An anthology of children's stories and poems about the experiences of being an Asian American child from ten different Asian ethnic communities: Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Pakistani, Thai, Vietnamese, plus bi-racial and pan-Asian American. 120 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; with black and white photographs.
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"Contemporary poems and children's stories blend with black and white photography by Mayeda to explore Asian children's experiences. Children from Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian communities as well as bi-racial Asian American families form the basis for various multicultural themes in this excellent collection." -- Children's Bookwatch, February 1996
"These stories were written for children. They are easy to read and understand. The characters are realistic and engaging. They face real problems and resolve them in ways that are positive and constructive. . . . [This book] belongs at your dinner table, or in the family room, or in your children's bedroom, or best of all, in the classroom. This book should be used as a tool to get all young people's hearts and minds working in the right direction." -- Asian American Times, February 1, 1996
"This is a book for all Asian Americans and their friends. . . [and] can help all of us deal with the complex identity of being Asian American.' . . . an engaging piece of literature, punctuated throughout with captivating photos." -- Northwest Asian Weekly
"[A] beautiful anthology of original, contemporary poems and stories . . . offers sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but always honest insights. At a time when "multicultural" is in danger of becoming overused, this is a refreshing and stimulating example of what multicultural stories could and should be: stories that illuminate our understanding and appreciation of the diverse people who comprise our city, our country, our world." -- Chicago Books In Review, Fall, 1996
"[This] is a book you'll love. Stories so beautifully told you'll smile as you read them." -- Nichi Bei Times, January 6, 1996
Children from places as diverse as Bangladesh, Laos, Pakistan and Japan share their experiences as Asian Americans in this handsome book, lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Johnny Wu is too young to work at his family's new Chinese restaurant but not too young to entice people with its menu. Cambodian Savath questions this "land of opportunity" as he faces racism in his new town. And Meena is embarrassed that her mother still prefers to wear a sari. All the children have tales to tell that broaden our understanding of what it means to be an American." -- American Bookseller, March, 1996
Contemporary poems and children's stories blend with phone black and white photography by Mayeda to explore Asian children's experiences and concerns. Children from Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian communities as well as bi-racial Asian-American families form the basis for various multicultural themes in this excellent collection. -- Midwest Book Review
Pick of the Lists -- American Bookseller, March, 1996
This book captures in words and pictures the diversity of the Asian American community in the U.S. Compiled on behalf of the Asian American Coalition, it is an anthology of original poems and stories, one from each of twelve different Asian ethnic communities. The book also features beautiful black and white photographs by Gene H. Mayeda representing a wide variety of Asian ethnicities and religions, as well as those who are multiethnic, multi-racial, and physically challenged. This is a very special book." -- Multicultural Education
"These stories were written for children. They are easy to read and understand. The characters are realistic and engaging. They face real problems and resolve them in ways that are positive and constructive. . . . [This book] belongs at your dinner table, or in the family room, or in your children's bedroom, or best of all, in the classroom. This book should be used as a tool to get all young people's hearts and minds working in the right direction." -- Asian American Times, February 1, 1996
"This is a book for all Asian Americans and their friends. . . [and] can help all of us deal with the complex identity of being Asian American.' . . . an engaging piece of literature, punctuated throughout with captivating photos." -- Northwest Asian Weekly
"[A] beautiful anthology of original, contemporary poems and stories . . . offers sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but always honest insights. At a time when "multicultural" is in danger of becoming overused, this is a refreshing and stimulating example of what multicultural stories could and should be: stories that illuminate our understanding and appreciation of the diverse people who comprise our city, our country, our world." -- Chicago Books In Review, Fall, 1996
"[This] is a book you'll love. Stories so beautifully told you'll smile as you read them." -- Nichi Bei Times, January 6, 1996
Children from places as diverse as Bangladesh, Laos, Pakistan and Japan share their experiences as Asian Americans in this handsome book, lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Johnny Wu is too young to work at his family's new Chinese restaurant but not too young to entice people with its menu. Cambodian Savath questions this "land of opportunity" as he faces racism in his new town. And Meena is embarrassed that her mother still prefers to wear a sari. All the children have tales to tell that broaden our understanding of what it means to be an American." -- American Bookseller, March, 1996
Contemporary poems and children's stories blend with phone black and white photography by Mayeda to explore Asian children's experiences and concerns. Children from Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian communities as well as bi-racial Asian-American families form the basis for various multicultural themes in this excellent collection. -- Midwest Book Review
Pick of the Lists -- American Bookseller, March, 1996
This book captures in words and pictures the diversity of the Asian American community in the U.S. Compiled on behalf of the Asian American Coalition, it is an anthology of original poems and stories, one from each of twelve different Asian ethnic communities. The book also features beautiful black and white photographs by Gene H. Mayeda representing a wide variety of Asian ethnicities and religions, as well as those who are multiethnic, multi-racial, and physically challenged. This is a very special book." -- Multicultural Education
From the Publisher
Polychrome Publishing was proud to produce this book as a tribute to pan-Asian American unity, as demonstrated year after year by the Asian American Coalition. The book's stories illustrate the diversity and commonalities among Asian Americans and celebrates Asian American experiences.
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The best Asian American children's book ever!,
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Can't emphasize enough how much this book meant to me. The stories eloquently explore the diversity within our Asian American community and the photographs show regular, everyday, Asian American children as normal kids, not exoticized creatures in traditional garb. Every story in this book was one that my friends and I could relate to and wish we'd had when we were children. This book really tells it like it is about what it is to be Asian American. Some people might find it uncomfortable to read about Asian American kids who aren't just shy and retiring but who think, feel, and act, like all kids. As college students, my friends and I loved this book and we think you will, too.
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