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  • Published: 17 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593463055
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00

Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country





From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights!

From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights!

From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields.
 
Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more.
 
Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will!
 
Featured changemakers:
Franklin Chang-Díaz
Lia Cirio
Tammy Duckworth
Jenny Han
Kamala Harris
H.E.R.
Fred Korematsu
Padma Lakshmi
Sunisa Lee
Jeremy Li
Yo-Yo Ma
Amanda Nguyen
Sandra Oh
I. M. Pei
Mamie Tape
Peter Tsai
Philip Vera Cruz
Vera Wang

  • Published: 17 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593463055
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00

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Praise for Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

Praise for Kelly Yang
 
Front Desk
New York Times Bestseller
Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature
Parents' Choice Gold Medal
2019 Global Read Aloud
Ten best-of-the-year lists
 
* "With bittersweet information on Chinese immigration to America added in an author's note, this book captures many important themes to explore individually or in the classroom."—Kirkus, starred review
 
* "A swiftly moving plot and a winsome protagonist make this a first purchase for any collection."—School Library Journal, starred review
 
* "A much-needed and validating mirror."—Booklist, starred review

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* "Mia is the compassionate, action-driven heroine today's readers deserve."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
* "A more-than-worthy sequel, full of hope and heart, even in the darkest of times."—Booklist, starred review
 
Parachutes
“[Parachutes] is about the radical possibility of young women finding and detonating their voices.”—New York Times Book Review

* "An unforgettable read."—Booklist, starred review

* "A multifaceted read, by turns poignant, fun, and exultant in its celebration of the multitudinous experiences and strength inherent in diasporic identity."—Publishers Weekly, starred review