{"product_id":"yes-we-will-asian-americans-who-shaped-this-country-isbn-9780593463055","title":"Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom #1 \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, \u003ci\u003eYes We Will\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYes We Will\u003c\/i\u003e answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatured changemakers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranklin Chang-Díaz\u003cbr\u003eLia Cirio\u003cbr\u003eTammy Duckworth\u003cbr\u003eJenny Han\u003cbr\u003eKamala Harris\u003cbr\u003eH.E.R.\u003cbr\u003eFred Korematsu\u003cbr\u003ePadma Lakshmi\u003cbr\u003eSunisa Lee\u003cbr\u003eJeremy Li\u003cbr\u003eYo-Yo Ma\u003cbr\u003eAmanda Nguyen\u003cbr\u003eSandra Oh\u003cbr\u003eI. M. Pei\u003cbr\u003eMamie Tape\u003cbr\u003ePeter Tsai\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Vera Cruz\u003cbr\u003eVera Wang\u003cb\u003eTexas Topaz Reading List\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “[A] \u003cb\u003esure-to-inspire \u003c\/b\u003eoffering . . . Seeing all the accomplishments compiled in one place, in so many fields, gives the sense that history was—and is still being—made. \u003cb\u003eThe book itself is something of a parade of achievement\u003c\/b\u003e, as each illustration is done by a different Asian American artist. The pages are \u003cb\u003ecolorful \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e action packed \u003c\/b\u003eas well as\u003cb\u003e poignant.\u003c\/b\u003e” – \u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e★ “[A] clear and concise commemoration of 200 years of accomplishments and contributions. . . . \u003cb\u003eAll of the art is striking. \u003c\/b\u003e. . . [A]\u003cb\u003e perfect read-aloud book. \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Readers will learn about a variety of incredible figures, and will surely want to know more. \u003cb\u003eA must-have book for all collections, offering an array of personalities and contributors under Yang’s thoughtful gaze\u003c\/b\u003e.” – \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ★ “\u003cb\u003eSuccinct text and the combined talents of diverse artists bring vibrancy and color\u003c\/b\u003e to the portrayal of Asian American pioneers. . . . Every illustration is \u003cb\u003eunique\u003c\/b\u003e in scope and style to match the spotlighted individual. . . . \u003cb\u003eA radiant tribute to groundbreakers to inspire the next generation\u003c\/b\u003e.” – \u003ci\u003eKirkus,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003estarred reviewKelly Yang is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNew From Here\u003c\/i\u003e, the Front Desk series, and the young adult novels \u003ci\u003eParachutes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrivate Label\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children’s Literature, the \u003ci\u003eParents’ Choice\u003c\/i\u003e Gold Medal, and multiple best of the year lists, and her writing has been published in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic\u003c\/i\u003e. 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