I wrote an article for Project Girlspire a few months ago on ten books you should be reading by Asian American authors: http://www.projgirlspire.com/ten-10-must-read-books-by-asian-american-female-authors/
Personally, I've always viewed books as a way of learning about one's own culture or the cultures of others. If you were to create a reading list right now about your own race, ethnicity, or culture, what books would you include and why?