{"product_id":"a-childs-introduction-to-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-history-the-heroes-the-stories-and-the-cultures-that-helped-to-build-america-hardcover","title":"A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History: The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures That Helped to Build America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNaomi Hirahara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Demonteverde\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The latest entry in the award-winning Child's Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers from from all walks of life, including political activist Grace Lee Boggs, Vice President Kamala Harris, actor Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson, and dozens of others who have made contributions to music, food, sciences, technology, and more. Kids will learn key terms like \"Asian American\" and \"Pacific Islander,\" how to pronounce common Asian names, and the discrimination members of the community have faced (and continue to face). They will be introduced to a wide variety of traditions, from Diwali to Lunar New Year and signature dishes, like poi and pho, all giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for young learners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring charming illustrations and a lively design, as well as a pull-out poster, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History\u003c\/i\u003e is much-needed addition every home library and classroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaomi Hirahara\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of history books, mysteries, and YA fiction. A former editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Rafu Shimpo\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper and curator of historical exhibitions, she received her B.A. in international relations from Stanford University. Her nonfiction book \u003ci\u003eTerminal Island: Lost Communities of Los Angeles Harbor \u003c\/i\u003ewon the Bruckman Award for Excellence from the Los Angeles Public Library. Her MG book, \u003ci\u003e1001 Cranes\u003c\/i\u003e, was awarded honorable mention in youth literature from the Asian\/Pacific American Libraries Association. Her Edgar Award-winning Mas Arai mystery series has been translated into Japanese, French and Korean. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Demonteverde\u003c\/b\u003e is a Filipino-American illustrator and designer based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Combining her love for the vividness of life and unique narratives, she enjoys illustrating nature, culture, fantasy, and other enjoyable subject matter. She has illustrated several books including \u003ci\u003eHi'iaka and Pana'ewa: A Hawaiian Graphic Legend \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYou're More than a Sprout\u003c\/i\u003e. When she's not drawing, she enjoys gardening, playing Hawaiian slack-key guitar, cooking, spending time with family, and searching up all the diverse eateries LA has to offer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748802494752,"sku":"9780762483969","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/283ee7ad5802a383072d0cd28a391507.webp?v=1779916620","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-childs-introduction-to-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-history-the-heroes-the-stories-and-the-cultures-that-helped-to-build-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}