More Awesome Asian Americans

Awesome Asian Americans, fulfills a public craving for content focusing on gifted talent from underrepresented American communities. This book features ten Asian American men and women from diverse backgrounds, all of whom have been undervalued while making notable cultural, economic, and creative contributions.This book is an engaging read... - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Starred review: The engaging profiles provide deft historical context and are enhanced by bright, comic-book style illustrations. The text discusses the personal and professional challenges these individuals endured, including prejudice and racism. VERDICT: Readers will be drawn to the dynamic illustrations and lively, well-structured profiles detailing these high achievers. - School Library Journal Twenty Asian Americans (10 men, 10 women) are featured in this collective biography; many are in the entertainment field (Dwayne Johnson, Lea Salonga, Mindy Kaling, Bruce Lee) while others are scientists, athletes, or in politics... Each person receives a 6-page chapter describ-ing their life story and impact on our culture; more than half are still alive and active in their fields. In their own words, they describe how racism and discrimination impacted them, and in many cases how immigration was key to their ability to live in the U.S. This will be a welcome addition to our shelves as there are not enough books to reflect the significant accomplishments of Asian Americans, and many of our users will identify with these heroes. The full-color artwork is similar in style to the art in comic books. Each chapter has a few footnotes offering sources, and the book ends with a list of other recommended books on these individuals. This book has California-specific content. - BayViews, Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California