Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country
From #1 NYT 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!
From 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.
Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will 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.
Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will!
Featured changemakers:
Franklin Chang-Díaz
Lia Cirio
Tammy Duckworth
Jenny Han
Kamala Harris
H.E.R.
Fred Korematsu
Padma Lakshmi
Sunisa Lee
Jeremy Li
Yo-Yo Ma
Amanda Nguyen
Sandra Oh
I. M. Pei
Mamie Tape
Peter Tsai
Philip Vera Cruz
Vera Wang
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Dial Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593463055
Creator Bio
Kelly Yang is a Chinese-American author, lawyer, and activist who has made a significant impact in the literary world with her powerful and thought-provoking writing. Born in China and raised in the United States, Yang's personal experiences have greatly influenced her work, which often focuses on themes of identity, race, and immigration. She graduated from Harvard Law School and worked as a corporate lawyer before turning to writing full-time. Yang's debut novel, "Front Desk," was a New York Times bestseller and received numerous awards and accolades. In addition to her writing career, Yang is also the founder of The Kelly Yang Project, a nonprofit organization that provides free writing and tutoring programs to underprivileged children in Asia and the United States. With her work, Yang continues to shed light on important issues and give a voice to marginalized communities.
