{"product_id":"fighting-to-belong-vol-2","title":"Fighting to Belong! (Vol. 2): Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, 1900-1970 (History of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThird State Books is founded by Stephanie Lim and Charles Kim. 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. Yet, according to The Asian American Foundation, better education about AANHPI history in K-12 schools is one of the best ways to combat racism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFighting to Belong! Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History, 1900-1970\u003c\/i\u003e, written by bestselling writer Amy Chu (\u003ci\u003eWonder Woman, Deadpool, Ant-Man, Iron Man\u003c\/i\u003e), Alexander Chang, and The Asian American Education Project and illustrated by Louie Chin (\u003ci\u003eBodega Cat\u003c\/i\u003e), shares this important and dynamic part of the American experience in an accessible and engaging graphic novel format. In this book, the second volume of a three-book series, our middle school protagonists Padmini, Sammy, Joe, and Tiana and their guide, Kenji, and his grandfather, Frankie, embark on an amazing journey through time to witness key events in AANHPI history, from the Philippine-American War to the incarceration of some 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFighting to Belong! Volume II\u003c\/i\u003e helps new audiences young and old, AANHPI and non-AANHPI, understand how these stories are truly interwoven within the fabric of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This is the history I wish I had learned in middle school.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—Jeremy Lin, professional basketball player and philanthropist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Historic contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of \u003cem\u003eAmazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This visually engaged book helps young readers of all backgrounds across the country understand how AANHPI historical events are greatly linked within the foundation of the United States. Recommended purchase.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Third State Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52046238056744,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6354\/5640\/files\/B039057C-6262-44DB-A25A-E9586B1B4988.png?v=1782951991","url":"https:\/\/kuratedkultura.com\/products\/fighting-to-belong-vol-2","provider":"Kurated Kultura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}