"A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colors and clever,...

"How did Ellison Onizuka become an astronaut? Readers will learn all about how this famous Asian American went from Air Force pilot to NASA astronaut in this low-leveled biography."--Provided by publisher.

"An inclusive picture book that highlights the many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the US and the world"--

Biographical sketches of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans, from the nineteenth century up to the present.

"This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world."