Race to the Truth: Exclusion and the Chinese American Story
Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, but Chinese American history extends far beyond the railroads. Here's the true story of America, from the Chinese American perspective.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
If you've learned about the history of Chinese people in America, it was probably about their work on the railroads in the 1800s. But more likely, you may not have learned about it at all. This may make it feel like Chinese immigration is a newer part of this country, but some scholars believe the first immigrant arrived from China 499 CE--one thousand years before Columbus did!
When immigration picked up in the mid-1800s, efforts to ban immigrants from China began swiftly. But hope, strength, and community allowed the Chinese population in America to flourish. From the gold rush and railroads to entrepreneurs, animators, and movie stars, this is the true story of the Chinese American experience.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 288
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593567630
Creator Bio
Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn is an accomplished author and scholar who has dedicated her career to exploring the experiences of marginalized communities, particularly Chinese Americans. She holds a PhD in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and has taught at various universities, including Stanford and UC Berkeley. Her research and writing focus on issues of race, identity, and belonging in the United States. With her book, Exclusion and the Chinese American Story, Blackburn sheds light on the often overlooked history of Chinese exclusion in America and its lasting impact on Chinese American communities. Her work has been praised for its depth of research and compelling storytelling, making her a leading voice in the field of Asian American studies.
