Virginia Loh-Hagan
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Explores the history of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States due to the Vietnam War and other conflicts in Indochina. Highlights the history of refugee immigration laws in the United States, the experiences of Southeast Asian refugees, the effects of American resettlement policies, and the current state of refugees in the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, text-related questions, activities, a glossary, and additional...
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Introduces readers to major Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in America, and discusses the racial discrimination that AAPI people have experienced. Includes photographs, profiles, sidebars, critical-thinking questions, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Learn all about indigenous rights activism, from reclaiming names to saving cultural lands. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs...
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Chronicles the history of Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco, California, the main entry point for immigrants on the West Coast, and details how Asian immigrants were treated far differently from other immigrants due to anti-Asian sentiments and racism. Discusses why Angel Island was created, and highlights the experiences of Asian immigrants, particularly Chinese immigrants. Explores the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882....
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Explores the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and describes why they were incarcerated, what life was like in the camps, and what happened to Japanese Americans after the war. Includes color photographs, sidebars, text-related questions, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Learn all about women's rights activism, from pay equity to women in the combat. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are...