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Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of New From Here, the Front Desk series, and the young adult novels Parachutes and Private Label. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children's Literature, the Parents' Choice Gold Medal, and multiple best of the year lists, and her writing has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic. Kelly immigrated to the United States when she was six years old and grew up in Southern California. Today, she and her family live in Los Angeles. Featuring beloved illustrators- Nabi H. Ali Fahmida Azim Marcos Chin Sally Deng Shreya Gupta Julia Kuo Julie Kwon Nhung La Kitkat Pecson Dow Phumiruk Sujean Rim Dan Santat Yuewei Shi Yuko Shimizu Yao Xiao
Texas Topaz Reading List Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book ★ “[A] sure-to-inspire offering . . . Seeing all the accomplishments compiled in one place, in so many fields, gives the sense that history was—and is still being—made. The book itself is something of a parade of achievement, as each illustration is done by a different Asian American artist. The pages are colorful and action packed as well as poignant.” – Booklist, starred review ★ “[A] clear and concise commemoration of 200 years of accomplishments and contributions. . . . All of the art is striking. . . . [A] perfect read-aloud book. . . . Readers will learn about a variety of incredible figures, and will surely want to know more. A must-have book for all collections, offering an array of personalities and contributors under Yang’s thoughtful gaze.” – School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Succinct text and the combined talents of diverse artists bring vibrancy and color to the portrayal of Asian American pioneers. . . . Every illustration is unique in scope and style to match the spotlighted individual. . . . A radiant tribute to groundbreakers to inspire the next generation.” – Kirkus, starred review
