Vibrant Neighborhoods

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Vibrant Neighborhoods book, students learn more about America's Asian communities from Little Manila during the 1940s to Chinatowns and Koreatowns and other Asian American enclaves scattered across the country. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, an activity across books, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668912546
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2022
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan is an author and educator. She is currently the Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University and the Co-Executive Director of The Asian American Education Project. She lives in San Diego with her very tall husband and very naughty dogs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Vibrant AAPI Neighborhoods Chapter 2: Chinatowns Chapter 3: Hawaiians in Utah Chapter 4: South Asian American Communities Chapter 5: Hmong Communities Achieve Excellence! Extend Your Learning Glossary Index

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 4–6—With the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans in recent years, now is a good time to teach children about the history of discrimation against Asian Americans and how they can help address it today. Students will learn about Angel Island, Japanese internment, the colonization of Hawaii, and refugee resettlement. Many of these issues will be completely new to readers. The books begin with an overview before diving into a more detailed history of the subject. Topics covered include the loss of widespread use of Hawaiian language due to colonization, the restrictions put on Chinese immigrants, and paper sons. Sections titled "Think About It" ask students to reflect on inequalities or ask them to place themselves in another's shoes to build empathy. The series sheds light on little-known atrocities like the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and traces anti-AAPI hate to the current physical attacks and use of ‘Kung Flu' and ‘China Virus.' The books finish with suggested activities to demonstrate knowledge of injustice and ways kids can be allies. VERDICT An extremely important topic that receives little attention. Recommended for classrooms and libraries.

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