More Awesome Asian Americans - by Phil Amara & Oliver Chin (Paperback)

About the Book

"This is a sequel of an illustrated children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans, profiling 20 more groundbreaking women and men from diverse backgrounds and vocations"--

Book Synopsis

This sequel continues the critically-acclaimed graphic
novel Awesome Asian Americans! Learn
about 20 more trailblazers who have enriched the USA.

This diverse cast includes historic
trailblazers (actor George Takei, author Amy Tan) to current celebrities (singer
Bruno Mars, athlete Chloe Kim), from a spectrum of vocations and cultures (violinist
Midori, inventor Amar Bose).

Learn
key chapters of U.S.
history not covered in school, and the amazing deeds of these pioneers.
Challenged by discrimination and bias, these stars pushed forward to impact
society and motivated others to do likewise.

Kids and adults will enjoy discovering a rainbow of role models. Teachers and
librarians will appreciate this useful, groundbreaking anthology. Each profile
will inspire the next generation to pursue their passions and make a
difference.

Each 6 page chapter features 3 dynamic drawings. Artist Juan Calle's 60
spectacular color illustrations invigorate these relevant and meaningful
portraits.

Bruno Mars (singer)
Amy Tan (author)
George Takei (actor)
Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder)
Jim Lee (comics artist)
Midori Goto (violinst)
Amar Bose (audio inventor)
Mazie Hirono (senator)
Peter Tsai (N95 mask scientist)
Mira Nair (filmmaker)
I.M. Pei (architect)
Anika Rahman (human rights lawyer)
Jen-Hsun
"Jensen" Huang (Nvidia computer CEO)
Channapha Khamvongsa (activist)
Farhan Zaidi (baseball executive)
Isabella Aiona Abbott (botanist)
Raymond Martin (Paralympian wheelchair sprinter)
Helene An (chef)
Dith Pran (photojournalist)
Katherine Sui Fun Cheung (pilot)

Review Quotes

"Kids and adults will enjoy discovering a rainbow of role models. Teachers and librarians will appreciate this useful, groundbreaking anthology. Artist Juan Calle's 60 spectacular color illustrations invigorate these relevant and meaningful portraits.... It seems like the people profiled in the book were all very well chosen. They represent diverse contributions, from athletes to scientists, humanitarians to politicians, artists to business leaders. The authors' origins represent many different places in Asia, too."

- The Story Sanctuary

"More Awesome Asian Americans is an excellent resource for both children and adults alike. It allows readers to discover new heroes and gain inspiration from the important contributions made by AAPI individuals in bettering our country. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning more about the diverse and impactful history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in America."

- Asian Stories Library

"I am happy to recommend More Awesome Asian Americans because it honestly brings to the fore the lives and accomplishments of 20 extraordinary people who persevered despite facing challenges from war, poverty, business failures, their Asian heritage, and in some cases their gender. The book serves as a motivating and inspiring read for any teen who has ever considered giving up when the going gets tough."

- Good Reads with Ronna

About the Author

Oliver Chin wrote the
children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac and Julie Black Belt, as
well as the sports commentary The Tao of Yao: Insights from Basketball's
Brightest Big Man.

Phil Amara was an editor at Dark Horse Comics, and wrote The
Nevermen, The Treehouse Heroes, and So, You Wanna Be A Comic Book Artist? He is
an elementary school teacher in Boston,
MA.

Juan Calle illustrated Good
Dream, Bad Dream: The World's Heroes Save the Night and The Year of the
Rooster: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. Oliver, Phil and Juan created The Asian
Hall of Fame picture book series (The Discovery of Ramen, Fireworks &
Gunpowder, and Anime & Manga) and Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Stars Who
Made America Amazing (volume 1).