When American-born, Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he's stopped and told he cannot enter: he isn't American. What happens next would forever change the national conversation on who is, and can be, American. Wong Kim Ark takes his case to the Supreme Court and argues that, as stated in the 14th Amendment, any person born in America should be granted American citizenship regardless of their race. Despite protests from xenophobic lawmakers, Wong Kim Ark ultimatel...
Benjamin Banneker (Signature Lives (Hardcover)) (Signature Lives (Paperback))
by Myra Weatherly
Asian Americans Of Achievement Set, 16-Volumes
Asian Americans of Achievement explores the lives of 16 notable Asian Americans. The subjects presented are among the most successful in their professions-they include world-renowned athletes, artists, entertainers, and politicians. Readers will not only learn about the lives and accomplishments of these illustrious individuals, but they'll also discover how being Asian American affected the subjects and informed their work.Each title features:
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie (Katie Woo) (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
by Fran Manushkin
Mark Markiplier Fischbach (Top Video Gamers in the World)
by Philip Wolny
Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden - written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao, the New York Times bestselling team behind I Am Golden - offers a fresh collection of groundbreakers perfect for every young reader's library. Let our voices be heard. Let our stories be told. We are golden.
They braved the rough voyage across the ocean to attain the American dream, but the ancestors of America's rich and diverse social landscape first struggled to make a life in their new homeland. Through the immigrants' words and contemporary photographs and illustrations, these inspiring volumes not only tell the story of each immigrant group, but also provide insight on what it means to be an American today.
An inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.Hazel Ying Lee was born fearless -- she was not afraid of anything, and the moment she took her first airplane ride, she knew where she belonged. When people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel wouldn't take no for an answer. She joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. It was a dangerous job, but Hazel flew with joy and boldness.This moving, tru...
Chinese New Year comes alive for readers in this bright, bold activity book with colorful craft ideas, recipes, games and mazes, stickers, and even press-out pieces to create a Chinese New Year festival street scene to display in your home.
Yam Uas Zoo Nkauj Tshaj Plaws (The Most Beautiful Thing)
by Kao Kalia Yang
Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book. This companion book to Amazing delves further into the vast number of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have made significant and lasting change in the world, including groundbreaking journalist Connie Chung, first Asian American Congressma...
La plus belle des choses (The Most Beautiful Thing)
by Kao Kalia Yang
Chinese Exclusion ACT and Its Relevance Today (Freedom's Promise Set 3)
by Duchess Harris and Kate Conley
"Historic contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read!"—Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history is American history. The unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of AANHPIs are an integral part of our country’s development, but they are rarely taught in American s...