(author’s note, timeline, glossary, activity guide, resources)Īn overview of the modern African-American holiday. (This book was reviewed digitally.)Ī few flaws aside, a bright tribute to the contributions and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. There are a few stretches with “X Marks the Martial Arts Move” and “Y is for Yahoo and YouTube.” Still, overall, this is a strong and compelling overview. While Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i and a few people of Southeast Asian and South Asian descent are featured, most entries focus on East Asians. Bishop’s warm palette fills every page with soft lines and shapes, bringing to life charming portrayals of the subjects set against attractive backgrounds. House of Representatives, and athletes Sunisa Lee and Victoria Manalo Draves. There are several nods to activism: “M is for Movements” highlights Philip Vera Cruz and Grace Lee Boggs, while “P is for Pioneers” spotlights Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American to be elected to the U.S.

“I is for International Travel” notes that many families fly overseas to visit relatives. For instance, on the page with the words “D is for Dishes,” we see images of noodles, spam musubi, dumplings, and Korean barbecue. Instead of dedicating each letter to a different individual, Loh-Hagan explores broader concepts, with Bishop’s illustrations filling out the details. Images of Chinese railway workers on the following spread are evidence of that statement. Written in verse accompanied by detailed historical notes, the book opens by explaining that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have long been crucial parts of U.S. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.An alphabetized celebration of Asian Americans. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. So he can't make mistakes.'), exaggeration ('Most Americans love baseball.'), errors, and missteps are scattered throughout the series most egregious is a photo of German soldiers huddled around an Enigma machine during World War II with the caption 'Ethical hackers can help win wars.' VERDICT Although the subjects are intriguing, the execution is flawed. Sentence fragments ('He works on live shows. Short sentences three-to-five words in length make the text choppy, not only resulting in a lack of flow but also oversimplifying the subjects.

Unfortunately, these elements are not enough to overcome the series' many flaws. Sidebars containing professional lingo and quirky facts, such as how fishermen perform acupuncture on fish destined to become sushi, add amusing details, and recognizable pop culture references (the NBA's Dwyane Wade, SyFy's hit TV show Ghost Hunters) make the books even more relatable. Gr 5-8-The eight unusual jobs in this high-interest, low-complexity series are bound to draw the attention of readers.

Girl Artists by Virginia Loh-Hagan