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Awesome Asian Americans 20 Stars Who Made America Amazing by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin

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Awesome Asian Americans 20 Stars Who Made America Amazing by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin

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Highlighting Asian Americans - share their stories

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Awesome Asian Americans
20 Stars Who Made America Amazing

$17.95, softcover with gatefold, 128 Pages,
ISBN: 978-1-59702-150-0, 7.5 x 9.5

The best children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans!

20 profiles with 60+ color illustrations make this a graphic novel like no other!

Readers will enjoy learning about groundbreaking citizens who have contributed to our country. The stories of 10 women and 10 men will inspire readers to accomplish their goals.

These profiles of compelling personalities, from diverse backgrounds and vocations, are brought to life with fantastic color illustrations.

Learn about trailblazers who deserve more recognition in history textbooks, such as artist Tyrus Wong and activist Yuri Kochiyama. Then learn about contemporary movers and shakers, such as Nobel prize winning physicist Steven Chu, astronomer Jane Luu, writer Helen Zia, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Pre-order your autographed copy (available in November 2020)
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More praise for Awesome Asian Americans

"The young ones are our only hope! To get there, they'll need books like this one to learn about trailblazers who look like them. The 20 who are profiled here came from all walks of life to make an impact on our culture as artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more. These stories can inspire the next generation to go even further than any of us imagined."
- Theodore S. Gonzalves, author of The Day the Dancers Stayed: Performing in the Filipino American Diaspora

"I enjoyed reading about these diverse celebrities and accomplished individuals. It is very important in this critical period of time for all Americans especially young people, to recognize who Asian Americans are, and how they struggle and contribute mightily to the rich fabric of America."
- Stewart Kwoh, Founder, Asian Americans Advancing Justice

"The true personal stories of 20 path-breaking heroes and heroines in Awesome Asian Americans will inspire children of all ages. They too can become creative, fearless, unique artists, activists, scientists, athletes, leaders in whatever path they choose. Readers can imagine how someone like themselves can meet new challenges, rise against inequalities, change the world. Once again Phil Amara and Oliver Chin create a children's book that helps children and youth see the world with new possibilities. Who wouldn't be tickled to have you portrayed in the awesome caricatures by Juan Calle. The book's illustrations alone are keepsake rewards for each amazing person."
- Bea and Harvey Dong, Eastwind Books of Berkeley, California

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17.95, softcover with gatefold, 128 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-59702-150-0, 7.5 x 9.5 The best children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans! 20 profiles with 60+ color illustrations make this a graphic novel like no other! Readers will enjoy learning about groundbreaking citizens who have contributed to our country.

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and further, asian staff and faculty who embrace their asian identity. Most of the teachers at my boarding school were harder on asian students, rather than supportive.

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What are lingering questions you have today?

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What are lingering questions you have today?

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Maineland is a powerful documentary that examines two Chinese students' experiences as they navigate education in a small town in Maine . The staff at the school does not seem to have much experience teaching students from different cultures.

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As a White administrator I am actively looking to recruit more teachers and staff that represent our schools majority with is mostly Vietnamese Americans or newcomers. WE value the bilingualism of our students and want to honor the culture of the families. We firmly believe that a more diverse staff is key to support our students even if it means that I would step aside for the needs of the school community.

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There needs to be workshops/speakers that speak to parents about what "success" and "mental health" looks like (and note that some parents are not fluent in english, so trainings should be language accessible)

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There needs to be workshops/speakers that speak to parents about what "success" and "mental health" looks like (and note that some parents are not fluent in english, so trainings should be language accessible)

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There needs to be workshops/speakers that speak to parents about what "success" and "mental health" looks like (and note that some parents are not fluent in english, so trainings should be language accessible)

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I am committed to learning how to pronounce names correctly, and knowing someone's pronouns.

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Teachers who are teaching books with an asian storyline or Asian History, need to start the class reminding everybody that 1) if they are not asian, they don't claim to know everybody about asian. 2) the asian students in the class should not be the representative of an entire continent and it's history

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I am committed to decolonize the curriculum in my classes.

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Hosting an affinity group. Being a bridge for students and teachers and parents. Checking students who stay with the home-stay family. Organizing activities for students and parents.

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diversify the curriculum to provide spaces for additional voices and perspectives

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diversify the curriculum to provide spaces for additional voices and perspectives

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We are working hard to learn about the Asian American experience and understand the difference between feeling like a person of color and an invisible minority. It is also very helpful to understand that when it is convenient for White people Asians are seen as non-minorities and other times they are lumped with the other minorities. I think we as a school need to understand more about the history and the story of our families that we serve.

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(From an international university in China) thinking more carefully about building empathy and allyship for our non-Asian and non-Chinese students who are living and studying in China. Being intentional about how they understand to support their Chinese/Asian peers. Recognizing and unlearning where white supremacy and Western dominance is present even when we are all in China

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Incorporating the diverse cultures in the K-12 curriculum. Many children (and sadly adults), are not aware or recognize the diversities within the Asian race.

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Insist on Intercultural Competence at my university to include Asian American values

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From a Library perspective - we're trying to think broadly about ensuring that resources are available to represent aspects of the broad Pan-Asian experience. This includes research resources as well as representing many identities in fiction. There's a long way to go, though...

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From a Library perspective - we're trying to think broadly about ensuring that resources are available to represent aspects of the broad Pan-Asian experience. This includes research resources as well as representing many identities in fiction. There's a long way to go, though...

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There needs to be workshops/speakers that speak to parents about what "success" and "mental health" looks like (and note that some parents are not fluent in english, so trainings should be language accessible)

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There needs to be workshops/speakers that speak to parents about what "success" and "mental health" looks like (and note that some parents are not fluent in english, so trainings should be language accessible)

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Sharing my own story and the different parts of identity - immigrant, TCK, queer, Asian-American - as a model for my students

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Debunking the Model Minority Myth with 1st generation parents

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Debunking the Model Minority Myth with 1st generation parents

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need to create a network of APISA students, educators, and parents to address this directly -- from a "trustworthy" source.  As an APISA educator myself, I find that a number of 1st generation parents don't see that DEIJ is a necessary part of their child's education.  I notice that when I speak to them from my perspective, they hear me because they also know we have shared cultural experiences.

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Check in with students more often to see how they are doing

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Check in with students more often to see how they are doing

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How to help Asian American/International Students build their strengths and their community.

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How to help Asian American/International Students build their strengths and their community.

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I teach "Flying Lessons & Other Stories" from #WeNeedDiverseBooks and created a summer course for Diverse Stories that include reading stories about Asians and Asian-Americans and writing our own.

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I teach "Flying Lessons & Other Stories" from #WeNeedDiverseBooks and created a summer course for Diverse Stories that include reading stories about Asians and Asian-Americans and writing our own.

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Bringing in opportunities to tie in Asian American history while speaking about race realities.

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Continue to make space and time for stories as Nora suggests. Putting names and faces to stories makes them matter, and facilitates our human connections. Helps us resist the temptation to make assumptions, helps us hear one another

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Continue to make space and time for stories as Nora suggests. Putting names and faces to stories makes them matter, and facilitates our human connections. Helps us resist the temptation to make assumptions, helps us hear one another

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Connecting with Asian American community organizations in my students' communities

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Connecting with Asian American community organizations in my students' communities

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I am very open and vulnerable with my students regarding my own experience being Asian American

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Incorporate asian culture in the classroom and school through read alouds and celebrations.

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Incorporate asian culture in the classroom and school through read alouds and celebrations.

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Having affinity groups not just for students but also for faculty and staff

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Exposing My Asian Students to Writers Like Them 

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Exposing My Asian Students to Writers Like Them 

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I am bringing in works by authors from similar cultures that my students
can relate to.

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Acknowledging the harm that this dominant culture label has done, and supporting my students and their families dismantle it.

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Professional development sessions where educators learn about differences between Asian and US approaches to education. Partnerships between schools and our Asian community organizations.

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Professional development sessions where educators learn about differences between Asian and US approaches to education. Partnerships between schools and our Asian community organizations.

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Focus on critical consciousness and racial justice work in all that we do. Appreciating and creating a safe space for students to discover themselves as individuals. 

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Focus on critical consciousness and racial justice work in all that we do. Appreciating and creating a safe space for students to discover themselves as individuals. 

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Encourage people to watch this to see profiles of activist Asians that challenge the quiet stereotype

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Watch the episodes from Asian Americans, a five-part film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever.

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I am the faculty advisor of my school's Asian American student affinity group

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sharing my own story and experiences as an Asian American

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sharing my own story and experiences as an Asian American

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I am continuously learning more about various identities and cultures. I started attended the People of Color Conference by the National Association of Independent Schools and am committing to learn.

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We have a Chinese Culture Club on campus that consists of international Chinese students and American students learning Chinese. They have weekly activities and mingle using both English and Chinese.

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We have a Chinese Culture Club on campus that consists of international Chinese students and American students learning Chinese. They have weekly activities and mingle using both English and Chinese.

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One of the things our school is really trying to do this year is understand that although many of our students are Asian American (50%) and mostly Vietnamese that each student's experience is different and it is important to listen to their stories. Our community circle time gives us a chance to listen to each child's individual story so that we don't assume other's experiences.

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I make an intentional effort to include diverse representation in the curriculum I use, whenever I have an opportunity to share stories, videos, guest speakers etc. of STEM professionals it’s important that students see themselves so intentionally find women, people of color and others from under represented groups.

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I read American Born Chinese to my ninth graders at the beginning of the school year, and we write our first paper on Ken Liu’s Paper Menagerie. I think I want to reach out to my Asian American students beforehand to make sure they don’t feel uncomfortable and to make sure that I recognize their identity

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Create opportunities for us to share stories.

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Tying in international perspectives and creating spaces where students can opt into discussions related to a topic of interest (making sure a global topic is included in the options)

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1. I wrote a letter to my kids and introduced that I am an immigrant and I speak Vietnamese.
2. I find quality books about APPI people to read for my students.

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I facilitate wellness programs for students at an international university in China - hearing how important storytelling and personal narrative has been to the panelists, I think I can incorporate this aspect into future programming.

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What are things that you are doing (or could be doing) to help better support the needs of Pan Asian students at your school?

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What are things that you are doing (or could be doing) to help better support the needs of Pan Asian students at your school?