Yes We Will Asian Americans who Shaped Our Country

"Yes We Will" is a powerful and inspiring picture book that introduces young readers to a diverse array of Asian Americans who have made significant contributions to the United States. Through poetic main text, one-line biographies, and extended biographies at the end, the book highlights figures like Yo-Yo Ma, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Fred Korematsu, and Kamala Harris. Each spread features unique artwork by a different Asian American or Asian artist, making it a visually rich experience. It's designed to foster discussions about courage, determination, and the power of dreams, suitable for read-alouds, independent reading, and classroom settings for children aged 4-10.

From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Diaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more. Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can--and we will!