Celebrate the lives of Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders | nonfiction for K-8 grades from Multcolib KidsLike this list

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• Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes

  the Story of Architect I. M. Pei

  Leung, Julie,

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  The story of the man who changed architecture forever with his forward-thinking shapes.

• Grace Lee Boggs

  Gardens of Hope

  Daemicke, Songju Ma,

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  Grace dedicated her life to fighting for civil, environmental, labor, and women's rights. She and her husband also founded Detroit Summer, a multicultural and intergenerational youth program that inspired kids to become leaders.

• Pedro's Yo-yos

  How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of Toys

  Peñas, Roberto,

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  Discover the history of one of America's favorite toys, the yo-yo, in this colorful biography of businessman Pedro Flores.

• A Line Can Go Anywhere

  the Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa

  McAlister, Caroline, 1960-

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  The barbed wire that surrounded the World War II prison camp for people of Japanese ancestry inspired Ruth Asawa's art for decades as she grew to become one of the most famous sculptors of the 20th century.

• Wat Kept Playing

  the Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA

  Inouye Huey, Emily,

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  At five feet seven inches, Wat Misaka wasn't tall by basketball standards. But this child of Japanese immigrants discovered he had a special talent to playing basketball.

• We Sing From the Heart

  How The Slants Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court

  Wenjen, Mia,

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  Simon Tam used his band's name, The Slants, to make a powerful statement about racist statements and had to fight for trademark protection all the way to the Supreme Court in a landmark case.

• Paper Son

  the Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist

  Leung, Julie,

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  A picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.

• Mountain Chef

  How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service

  Pimentel, Annette Bay,

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  Hired to be the cook in 1915 on a millionaire's camping trip, Tie Sing encountered disaster and lost all his supplies. It was his creative spirit and quick mind that saved the day.

• It Began With a Page

  How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

  Maclear, Kyo, 1970-

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  While Gyo was creating art on the East Coast, her family was imprisoned on the West Coast. She never stopped fighting and later wrote and illustrated the first children's book to feature children of different races interacting together.

• Yayoi Kusama

  Nakamura, May,

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  Get to know Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and for her infinity installations.

• The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee

  Leung, Julie,

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  A picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee from Portland, Oregon who became the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.

• Kamala Harris

  Rooted in Justice

  Grimes, Nikki,

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  The story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States.

• Sakamoto's Swim Club

  How a Teacher Led An Unlikely Team to Victory

  Abery, Julie,

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  The true story of science teacher Soichi Sakamoto, who formed a champion swim club consisting of the Hawaiian and Japanese children of impoverished sugarcane workers in the 1930s.

• Playing at the Border

  a Story of Yo-Yo Ma

  Ho, Joanna,

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  A picture book profile of Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma who played a solo at the US-Mexican border as part of a day of action.

• Queen of Physics

  How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

  Robeson, Teresa, 1964-

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  Chien Shiung didn't always get the jobs she wanted or the credit she deserved but she pushed back against the prejudice with dignity and poise, and focused on excelling at what she loved.

• Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?

  Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-

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  A biography that details Samoan, African American superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's legendary career from the ring to the big screen.

• Fred Korematsu Speaks Up

  Atkins, Laura,

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  When people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast were forced into prison camps, Fred refused to go. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. And when he got put in jail for resisting, he knew he couldn't give up."

• I Am An American

  the Wong Kim Ark Story

  Brockenbrough, Martha,

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  A picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen"

• Who Is Chloe Kim?

  Loh, Stefanie,

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  "Learn about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and legendary snowboarder Chloe Kim."

• Patsy Mink

  Keller, Tae,

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  The story of the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities.