Asian American History and Legacy: Looking Back, Looking Forward
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Saturday, November 16
Next Chapter Tent
Celebrate the history and people of Asian America with the authors of these two remarkable books! We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America by New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho is a book in verse celebrating the diversity, strength, and beauty of the Asian American community. Made in Asian America: a History for Young People by three-time Newbery Award honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee, is the stirring account of the ordinary people and extraordinary acts that made Asian America and the young people who are remaking America today.
- Books: We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America, Made in Asian America: A History for Young People, Made in Asian America: A History for Young People
- Book Types: Non Fiction, Poetry
- Authors: Joanna Ho, Erika Lee, Christina Soontornvat
- Moderator: Paula Yoo
- Book Signing: 2:00 PM at Children's Signing Tent