How a tiny Chinatown bookstore became a hub for authentic Asian American stories

New York’s first Asian American female-owned bookstore has become a go-to for readers hoping to find their experiences reflected on its shelves. For more on Asian American representation, watch UnitedShades Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT

"United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET. Watch this week's episode for more on Asian American representation in the media.An only child raised by a Chinese immigrant mother in west Los Angeles, she spent a lot of time in bookstores. But it seemed that the stories she connected to most -- those written by immigrants and people of color -- were often relegated to a single shelf or a heritage month display.

"I think that if I weren't Asian American, I may not have had to put myself within that slot."That feeling of being pigeonholed is familiar for many Asian Americans, whether they work in media, the restaurant industry or the literary scene like Yu. For so long, Asian American representation in creative sectors has been scarce, while Asian American depictions in popular culture have been replete with tired tropes and stereotypes.

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