Speak up and stand against anti-Asian hate. We all know that hate and racism are bad, what does it look like when an Asian person experiences racism? This book is here to start that conversation. To help explain the hate that Asian Americans experience in their lives, empower kids not to be afraid to talk about racism, and help them find their voice to speak up against anti-Asian hate.
Discusses conditions in Vietnam, particularly after 1975, that led Vietnamese to leave the country, describes the difficulties these people faced, how they managed to immigrate to the United States and to keep their traditions alive in their new homeland.
Poems about Asian Americans such as Patsy Mink, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Wang Laboratories founder Dr. An Wang.
How did Michelle Kwan become an award-winning figure skater? Readers will learn all about this great Asian American athlete and the significant events in her life in this low-leveled biography.
The Japanese American Internment (Eyewitness to World War II) (Snapshots in History)
by Michael Burgan
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of NPR's "Books We Love" of 2021 Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Winner of the Christopher Award "Masterly. An epic story of four Japanese-American families and their sons who volunteered for military service and displayed uncommon heroism... Propulsive and gripping, in part because of Mr. Brown's ability to make us care deeply about the fates of these individual soldiers...a page-turner." - Wall Street Journal From the #1...
Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Kelly Clark and her career as a professional snowboarder.
Fred Korematsu (My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio)
by Virginia Loh-Hagan
Angel Island Immigration Station (21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Aapi Histories)
by Virginia Loh-Hagan
This book explores the story of Lebanese Americans. Readers will learn about what prompted Lebanese to move to the United States. Entertaining text will explain what life is like for Lebanese American families and how they celebrate their culture. Features include a map, timeline, glossary, Making Connection questions and sidebars. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
by Naomi Hirahara
The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States.The latest entry in the award-winning Child's Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profi...
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
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.
Chinese Exclusion ACT and Its Relevance Today (Freedom's Promise Set 3)
by Duchess Harris and Kate Conley
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.
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...