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Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

Kelly Yang

Poetic text introduces the accomplishments and contributions of Asian American changemakers in science, the arts, history, and politics. The people included range from Kamala Harris and Yo-Yo Ma to I. M. Pei and fifteen others. A different Asian American or Asian artist illustrates each spread. Brief biographies of people or historical moments appear alongside the text, with expanded biographies collected at the end.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · Cultural Heritage · Government And Civics · History
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
May 3, 2022
ISBN-13
9780593463055
Language
English
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