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3) Patsy Mink
Author
Language
English
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Description
How did Patsy Mink become a member of Congress? Readers will learn all about this great Asian American politician and the significant events in her life in this low-leveled biography.
Author
Publisher
[Analiza Quiroz Wolf]
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Asian-Americans who inspire us shares engaging stories of 16 trailblazing Asian-Americans. The stories bring to life Vietnam Memorial architect Maya Lin, Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi, musician Yo-Yo Ma, astronaut Ellison Onizuka, anchorwoman Lisa Ling, activists Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz, and more!
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Language
English
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Description
"A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colors and clever,...
Author
Publisher
Little Brown
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
An inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.
Even when other people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel Ying Lee wouldn't take no for an answer. She became the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military, joining the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. -- adapted from jacket
8) We are here: 30 inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped the United States
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history"--
Author
Publisher
Mia Wenjen
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Meet 17 Asian Pacific American female athletes from yesterday and today! From snowboarder Chloe Kim and hockey player Julie Chu to soccer player Natasha Kai-Marks, these champions inspire us as we learn how they rose to compete at the highest level and how they pave the way for others to follow.
Author
Publisher
Playaway Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Diaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic...
14) Suni Lee
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This title will introduce readers to the life and accomplishments of American Olympic gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts!" -- Publisher's website.
15) Meet Eileen Gu
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the first Olympian to win three freestyle skiing medals in one Olympics. Zoom into the life and career of this free-ski champion"--
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