Asian American A to Z: A Children's Guide to Our History
Asian American A to Z: A Children's Guide to Our History
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Asian American A to Z: A Children's Guide to Our History

Written by Cathy Linh Che and Kyle Lucia Wu & illustrated by Kavita Ramchandran
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
790L
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May 2, 2023
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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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historyalphabet (ABCs)prejudice and racism

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781642599459
    Publication Date
    May 2, 2023
    Publisher
    Haymarket Books
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    790L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5

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