Jay Caspian Kang, author portrait
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Jay Caspian Kang

Jay Caspian Kang is a staff writer at The New Yorker and an Emmy-nominated documentary-film director and the author of The Loneliest Americans. Prior to joining The New Yorker, he was an opinion writer for the New York Times, and his work has appeared in The New York Review of Books, “This American Life,” and the New York Times Magazine. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2024 for his New Yorker work. He lives in Northern California with his family.
The Loneliest Americans

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The Loneliest Americans

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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