An Asian American A to Z

Written by Cathy Linh Che and Kyle Lucia Wu · Illustrated by Kavita Ramchandran

Explore Asian American history through stories of struggle and triumph.

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40 pages· 790L

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Journey through Asian American history with tales of resistance and celebration. From the Third World Liberation Front to Japanese American incarceration, discover key figures like Padma Lakshmi and Sunisa Lee. This vibrant, illustrated guide offers a vital resource for understanding identity and solidarity, inspiring readers of all ages to embrace history's lessons and triumphs.

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A comprehensive and spirited exploration of Asian American history–its movements, cultures, and key figures–beautifully illustrated and compellingly told for readers of all ages. Co-authors Cathy Linh Che and Kyle Lucia Wu take us on a journey through stories of celebration and resistance: the Third World Liberation Front, the Muslim Ban, Japanese American incarceration camps, Padma Lakshmi, Rashida Tlaib, Sunisa Lee, and more. It is a history of struggle, but also one of great triumph, brought to life with colorful and dynamic illustrations by Kavita Ramchandran. Written by the directors of Kundiman–an organization dedicated to nurturing Asian American writers–An Asian American A to Z is a book for children of all backgrounds and a vital resource for tomorrow’s organizers. Asian American identity formation is expansive yet under-taught, and this book is a necessary intervention that will ground readers in joy, history, and solidarity.

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