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We Are American, Too

Kristen Mei Chase

Mei, a Chinese American child in Washington, D.C., investigates stories from her family’s past, including the life of her great-great-grandfather, born there in 1898. The stories of earlier generations connect her Chinese heritage with her life in America. When Mei attends a demonstration opposing anti-Asian hate, she draws on her family’s history and begins a chant affirming that Asian Americans belong.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Activism · Cultural Heritage · Family · Identity · Racism And Prejudice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published
June 10, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780374390211
Language
English
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