Description
| Product ID: | 9781646044542 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The ABCs of Asian American History |
| Subtitle: | A Celebration from A to Z of All Asian Americans, from Bangladeshi Americans to Vietnamese Americans |
| Authors: | Author: Lauren Akazawa Mendez, Renee Macalino Rutledge |
| Page Count: | 48 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), USA |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The ABCs of Asian American History is an inclusive compilation of the holidays, famous figures, traditional dress, cuisine, and other interesting facts from nineteen Asian American groups (as defined by the 2020 United States Census), including Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Pakistani Americans, Japanese Americans, Hmong Americans, and more. Perfect for kids ages five and up, this book explores Asian Americans in the US cultural landscape, from the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal to the first Indian American woman to travel to space, as well as the names of famous Asian American inventors, artists, and political leaders. Kids will also learn about traditions, from Diwali to Chinese New Year; music and fashion styles, from the tabla to the sari; and signature dishes, like laksa and pho, giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for the youngest of learners. A much-needed addition to the classroom, home library, or gift bag, The ABCs of Asian American History will inspire important conversations, offer a tool for inclusivity in early learning, and encourage anyone reading to be a changemaker in their own right. |
| Imprint Name: | Ulysses Press |
| Publisher Name: | Ulysses Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-04-04 |
