A collection of thirty heartfelt, witty, and hopeful thought pieces “that highlights the humanity and multitudes of being Asian American” (Kirkus Reviews, starred), for fans of Minor Feelings. There are 23 million people, representing more than twenty countries, each with unique languages, histories, and cultures, clumped under one banner: Asian American. Though their experiences are individual, certain commonalities appear. -The pressure to and the weight of the model minority myth. -The proximity to whiteness (for many) and the resulting privileges. -The desexualizing, exoticizing, and fetishizing of their bodies. -The microaggressions. -The erasure and overt racism. Through a series of essays, poems, and comics, thirty creators give voice to moments that defined them and shed light on the immense diversity and complexity of the Asian American identity. Edited by CAPE and with an introduction by renowned journalist SuChin Pak, My Life:
Comprehension Questions
1. What was the differences between American People?
A. Race and Color?
B. Short and tall people?
C. The different clothes that people wore?
A. They felt comfortable being in America!
B. They had lots of differences and felt hard to fit in?
C. They shared the same things, and hung out together.
Your Thoughts
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.