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The publishing house focuses on Asian American voices and stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of \u003ci\u003eAmazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history is American history. The unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of AANHPIs are an integral part of our country's development, but they are rarely taught in American schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven today, over 70% of Americans have little knowledge about AANHPI history or confuse it with Asian history. 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