Fighting to Belong!

"Historic contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read "
--Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All

Asian
American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history is American
history. The unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of
AANHPIs are an integral part of our country's development, but they are
rarely taught in American schools.

For many Americans of Asian
American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent who grew up in
the United States, there continues to be a startling lack of opportunity
to learn about our own history in our country. Even today, over 70% of
Americans have little knowledge about AANHPI history or confuse it with
Asian history. Fighting to Belong Volume Two: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History, 1900-1970, written by best-selling writer Amy Chu (Wonder Woman, Deadpool, Ant-Man, Iron Man) and Alexander Chang and illustrated by Louie Chin (Bodega Cat), shares this important and dynamic part of the American experience in an accessible and engaging graphic novel format.

In
this book, the first volume of a three-book series, our middle school
protagonists Padmini, Sammy, Joe, and Tiana and their guide, Kenji,
embark on an amazing journey through time to witness key events in
AANHPI history. They witness the arrival of the "Manilamen" to the
United States in the eighteenth century and fly through significant
moments in the next 150 years. Fighting to Belong Volume Two helps new
audiences young and old, AANHPI and non-AANHPI, understand how these
stories are truly interwoven within the fabric of America.