The sequel to
the popular Awesome Asian Americans! Learn about 20 more trailblazers who have
enriched the USA
across a spectrum of occupations and interests.
Bruno Mars (singer)
Amy Tan (author)
George Takei (actor)
Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder)
Jim Lee (comics artist)
Midori Goto (violinst)
Amar Bose (audio inventor)
Mazie Hirono (senator)
Peter Tsai (N95 mask scientist)
Mira Nair (filmmaker)
I.M. Pei (architect)
Anika Rahman (human rights lawyer)
Jen-Hsun
"Jensen" Huang (Nvidia computer CEO)
Channapha Khamvongsa (activist)
Farhan Zaidi (baseball executive)
Isabella Aiona Abbott (botanist)
Raymond Martin (Paralympian wheelchair sprinter)
Helene An (chef)
Dith Pran (photojournalist)
Katherine Sui Fun Cheung (pilot)
These profiles of talented individuals are dynamically illustrated in full
color. These diverse men and women will inspire the next generation to pursue
their passions and make a difference.
Immigrants continue to enrich America. Learn key
chapters of U.S.
history not covered in school, and the amazing deeds of these pioneers.
Challenged by discrimination and bias, these stars pushed forward to impact
society and motivated others to do likewise.
Kids and adults will enjoy discovering a rainbow of role models. Teachers and
librarians will appreciate this useful, groundbreaking anthology. Artist Juan
Calle's 60 spectacular color illustrations invigorate these relevant and
meaningful portraits.
"Awesome Asian Americans is so compellingly told and illustrated that
children may be inspired to follow in the footsteps of the individuals they
meet to become artists, storytellers, and scientists... Immedium inspires a
world of imagination with many possibilities for readers to explore. They can
choose their own path and rise to the top despite adversaries. May these books
give each child hope, strength, resilience and inspiration to fulfill their
dreams." - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
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