Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All
By Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani and Dane Liu
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.
Inclusivity sets this beautifully illustrated picture book apart in its exploration of thirty-six inspirational Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, such as disabled hero Daniel Inouye, immigrant astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and biracial entertainer Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Olympic medalist siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani felt compelled to create a book showing the undeniably positive impacts that Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have made in this country and around the world. Thanks to quick and accessible biographies written with journalist Dane Liu, readers will learn about important figures who have shaped life-altering policy, made indelible marks on pop culture, and achieved their greatest dreams-paving the way for future generations to make lasting change.
By Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani and Dane Liu
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.
Inclusivity sets this beautifully illustrated picture book apart in its exploration of thirty-six inspirational Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, such as disabled hero Daniel Inouye, immigrant astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and biracial entertainer Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Olympic medalist siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani felt compelled to create a book showing the undeniably positive impacts that Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have made in this country and around the world. Thanks to quick and accessible biographies written with journalist Dane Liu, readers will learn about important figures who have shaped life-altering policy, made indelible marks on pop culture, and achieved their greatest dreams-paving the way for future generations to make lasting change.
By Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani and Dane Liu
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.
Inclusivity sets this beautifully illustrated picture book apart in its exploration of thirty-six inspirational Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, such as disabled hero Daniel Inouye, immigrant astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and biracial entertainer Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Olympic medalist siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani felt compelled to create a book showing the undeniably positive impacts that Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have made in this country and around the world. Thanks to quick and accessible biographies written with journalist Dane Liu, readers will learn about important figures who have shaped life-altering policy, made indelible marks on pop culture, and achieved their greatest dreams-paving the way for future generations to make lasting change.
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Format: Hardback picture book
Dimensions:
Pages: 32
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ISBN: 9780593525432
Publisher: Penguin Group USA (imprint: Viking)
Release Date: 16 May 2023
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Author: Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani and Dane Liu
Illustrator: Aaliya Jaleel
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Younger Readers (6-9 yrs)
Older Primary (9+ yrs)
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DIVERSE CULTURAL VOICES, CHANGE MAKERS
biographies, inspirational, achievements, contribution, making a difference, making a change, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders
