More Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Citizens Who Energized America

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This sequel continues the critically-acclaimed graphic novel Awesome Asian Americans!  Learn about 20 more trailblazers who have enriched the USA. 

This diverse cast includes historic trailblazers (actor George Takei, author Amy Tan) to current celebrities (singer Bruno Mars, athlete Chloe Kim), from a spectrum of vocations and cultures (violinist Midori, inventor Amar Bose).

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. Each profile will inspire the next generation to pursue their passions and make a difference.

Each 6 page chapter features 3 dynamic drawings. Artist Juan Calle’s 60 spectacular color illustrations invigorate these relevant and meaningful portraits.

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)

From the Publisher

These stories will inspire readers to dream and do!

About the Publisher

Immedium inspires a world of imagination and creates wonderfully entertaining children’s picture books. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover trends from Asia and America, and embraces an increasingly diverse world. 40% of our titles feature multicultural themes and characters; 25% are bilingual.

Fascinating profiles of 20 more trailblazers!

Praise for More Awesome Asian Americans

“More Awesome Asian Americans is an engaging, energetic and important look at Asian Americans who contributed significantly to the USA. It is inviting, colorful and really fun to read and learn! Students of all ages, parents and teachers are sure to enjoy this book and to learn about these amazing individuals!” – Sara Jones, Washington State Librarian

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Immedium (December 20, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159702158X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1597021586
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 14 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten – 8
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.4 x 9.4 inches