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Every May in the United States, AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the many contributions, rich cultural heritage, and the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to our historical and social fabric. Originally a 10-day celebration in the U.S., today the global Asian and Pacific Islander community looks to their roots to build a more inclusive, diverse, and understanding future for themselves and coming generations. This year, DeviantArt is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Domee Shi (@domeeshi), director of Bao and Turning Red, on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM Pacific. Everyone is invited to ask their questions in the comments! About Domee Born in China and raised in Canada, @domeeshi’s art is heavily inspired by her heritage and her experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian. She grew up in an artistic household with an artist for a father and early exposure to animation and Asian cinema, all paving the way to her own creative