Yes We Will Asian Americans Who Shap..., Kelly Yang
Yes We Will Asian Americans Who Shap..., Kelly Yang
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Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

Author: Kelly Yang

Narrator: Sura Siu

Unabridged: 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/03/2022

Synopsis

From NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a picture book, adapted for audio, 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.
 
Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured in the story, with extended biographies at the end. Listeners of different ages and needs can use the audiobook in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime listening 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

About The Author

Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of New From Here, the Front Desk series, and the young adult novels Parachutes and Private Label. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children’s Literature, the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal, and multiple best of the year lists, and her writing has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic. Kelly immigrated to the United States when she was six years old and grew up in Southern California. Today, she and her family live in Los Angeles.Featuring beloved illustrators:Nabi H. AliFahmida AzimMarcos ChinSally DengShreya GuptaJulia KuoJulie KwonNhung LêKitkat PecsonDow PhumirukSujean RimDan SantatYuewei ShiYuko ShimizuYao Xiao

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kelly on December 08, 2021

I wrote YES WE WILL so my Asian American children can see all the glorious possibilities for what they can do when they grow up. If they can see it, they can dream it. And tomorrow, they can be it. Growing up, I didn’t get a lot of opportunities to see it. A first generation Chinese immigrant girl, I......more

Goodreads review by Jon on April 16, 2023

Nice look at Asian Americans (AA) that have shaped this country. One BIG name left out - Bruce Lee! (?) Not just because I am a HUGE Bruce Lee fan, but he really did 'kick' open that door to Hollywood for Asian actors (and not just in American cinema). Kind of don't understand why he would not be me......more

Goodreads review by Alfredo on September 14, 2022

Texto lindo, ilustrações lindas <3......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on May 21, 2022

This book was not only informational and inspiring, but very unique. Every page had a different Asian American illustrator! Ive never seen that done before in a book! I throughly enjoyed reading this book.......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on May 24, 2022

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this collective picture book biography about influential Asian Americans who helped shape this country, past and present. Also features many gorgeous illustrations by many talented artists.......more

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Texas Topaz Reading List
Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book

★ “[A] sure-to-inspire offering . . . Seeing all the accomplishments compiled in one place, in so many fields, gives the sense that history was—and is still being—made. The book itself is something of a parade of achievement, as each illustration is done by a different Asian American artist. The pages are colorful and action packed as well as poignant.” – Booklist, starred review
 
★ “[A] clear and concise commemoration of 200 years of accomplishments and contributions. . . . All of the art is striking. . . . [A] perfect read-aloud book. . . . Readers will learn about a variety of incredible figures, and will surely want to know more. A must-have book for all collections, offering an array of personalities and contributors under Yang’s thoughtful gaze.” – School Library Journal, starred review
 
★ “Succinct text and the combined talents of diverse artists bring vibrancy and color to the portrayal of Asian American pioneers. . . . Every illustration is unique in scope and style to match the spotlighted individual. . . . A radiant tribute to groundbreakers to inspire the next generation.” – Kirkus, starred review

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