pacific islander americans

"An inclusive picture book that highlights the many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the US and the world"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this] book, students learn about the creative Asian men and women who have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America--from poetry to painting to writing to music"--Provided by publisher.

Students will learn about the model minority myth and discover how it discriminates against and holds back Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing, these books were created to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, an activity across books, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Students will learn about the perpetual foreigner stereotype and discover how it endangers and discriminates against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing, these books were created to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, an activity across books, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

". . . celebrates 30 . . . influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights the inventions and discoveries of Asian American men and women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Includes color photographs, sidebars, an activity, a glossary, and additional resources.

Poems about Asian Americans such as Patsy Mink, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Wang Laboratories founder Dr. An Wang.

Biographical sketches of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Americans, including cinematographer James Howe, scholar and politician S. I. Hayakawa, and novelist Amy Tan.

Biographical sketches of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans, from the nineteenth century up to the present.