Notable Asian Americans

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Tony Hsieh

Zappos founder
2024
This book tells the story of Tony Hsieh, an American entrepreneur who was the CEO of the online shoe and clothing company Zappos.

Ted Ngoy

"the Donut King"
2024
This book tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian immigrant who, along with his wife, opened several highly successful donut shops. He also used his skills to teach other Cambodian Americans how to make donuts.

Peggy Cherng

co-founder of Panda Express
2024
This book tells the story of Peggy Cherng, a Chinese immigrant who co-founded Panda Express with her husband Andrew. She used her skills in mathematics, computer science, and engineering to help turn a single fast-food location into an empire.

Kalpana Chawla

first Indian-born woman in space
2024
This book tells the story of Kalpana Chawla, an Indian immigrant who became NASA's first Indian-born woman in space. She flew on two space missions before a horrible accident took her life.

Don Chang

co-founder of Forever 21
2024
This book tells the story of Don Chang, a South Korean immigrant who, along with his wife Jin Sook, founded the popular clothing company Forever 21. Today, he is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.

Daniel Dae Kim

actor and producer
2024
This book tells the story of Daniel Dae Kim, a South Korean immigrant who became one of the most famous performers in the United States, as well as a passionate advocate for Asian American rights.
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