Louder Than the Lies

"""A polemic against Asian American stereotypes as well as a case for how to heal and move forward. [...] Camp envisages a reality that allows Asian Americans to center—and care for—themselves."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Louder Than the Lies is an essential read for understanding Asian American identity. It is a testament to Ellie Yang Camp's commitment to our community."" —Linda Yoon and Soo Jin Lee, coauthors of Where I Belong ""Louder than the Lies gives the Asian diaspora community the necessary language and historical context to understand our ever-evolving identity as Asian Americans. This is and will be a necessary and useful tool for generations to come."" —Jenny Wang, author of Permission to Come Home ""Especially in this era of rising anti-Asian hate, it's vital to have a book like Louder Than the Lies out in the world. Ellie Yang Camp provides invaluable insights and resources to help our community better understand where this hate comes from, how it impacts how we see ourselves, and how we can work together to overcome it."" —Dion Lim, Emmy Award-winning news anchor and author of Amplify! My Fight for Asian America ""Right now there is a drastic and urgent need for more Asian American voices, and especially Asian American women's voices. Ellie has been a passionate leader in this space, and she has been instrumental in my own understanding of Asian American history and how that shapes who I am now. She is conscientious, wise, and patient in her approach and truly motivated by making the world a more just and hopeful place for everyone. I wish I had a book like hers when I was younger and am excited for the next generation of Asian Americans to have Ellie as a teacher."" —Jeremy Lin, NBA Champion ""Ellie Yang Camp invites readers, especially those of us who identify as Asian American, to join her on a journey together to make sense of what it means to be Asian American. A committed educator and parent, Ellie generously offers accessible tools that welcome readers into an engaging learning experience to understand complex social systems. This book offers much needed hope and encouragement to engage in collective possibilities for a more just future."" —OiYan Poon, author of Asian American Is Not a Color"