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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · May 13, 2025
Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.
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- Who it’s for
- Short biographies and colorful illustrations introduce more than thirty AANHPI figures who changed the world.
- Themes
- AANHPI contributions and achievements, Figures who changed the world, Inclusive representation
- Genres
- Asian American Life (U.S.), Kids Biographies, Diversity & Culture
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Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.
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This companion book to Amazing delves further into the vast number of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have made significant and lasting change in the world, including groundbreaking journalist Connie Chung, first Asian American Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, and renowned singer/activist Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole. Maia and Alex Shibutani have taken their Olympic-medal-winning drive and passion to amplify AANHPI contributions and successes for a more inclusive world. Together with artist Dion MBD, they introduce more than thirty figures, ranging from chefs to entertainers to scientists, in short but substantial biographies and colorful illustrations. Their hope is that young readers will learn that these heroes have shaped our lives in countless inspiring ways.
AANHPI Biographies
Short biographies and colorful illustrations introduce more than thirty AANHPI figures who changed the world.
Come here for
- Biographies of Connie Chung, Dalip Singh Saund, and Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
- Figures ranging from chefs to entertainers to scientists
Expect
- A companion book to Amazing
- Separate biographies paired with colorful illustrations
Where it sits
| Asian American Life (U.S.) | 96% |
|---|---|
| Diversity & Culture | 54% |
| Kids Biographies | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids
- Asian American Life (U.S.)
- Diversity & Culture
- Authors
- Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- May 13, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- AANHPI contributions and achievements · Figures who changed the world · Inclusive representation
- Reading lane
- Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids