Description
Anna May Wong was born in Los Angeles in 1905. After a movie was filmed in her neighborhood, she decided she wanted to be a movie star. She had to fight to achieve her dream at a time when there were very few roles for Asian Americans that were not demeaning stereotypes. This chapter book biography teaches children about the prejudice that she was able to overcome.
Details
ISBN: |
9781643797120 |
Publisher: |
Lee & Low Books, Incorporated |
Authors: |
Yoo, Paula |
Illustrators: |
Yoo, Paula |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Published Date: |
2024 |
Grade Minimum: |
3 |
Grade Maximum: |
5 |
Language: |
Spanish |
Original Language: |
English |
Guided Reading: |
W |
Page: |
64 |
Theme: |
Biographies |
