"In Chinese, the closest expression to oh my god is wo de ma ya. It’s an interjection, a polite expletive, something to say when you’re out of words. Translated literally, it means oh my mother—the instinctual first person you think of when you’re on the cusp of losing it, or putting it all together. In each essay of this hilarious, heartfelt, and pitch-perfectly honest memoir, journalist Connie Wang explores her complicated relationship to...

Presents the life of the influential illustrator and author, including her childhood, her love of drawing, her family's internment during World War II, and her groundbreaking work in children's literature.

What is it like to live as an Asian woman in America? Through short stories, essays, and poems, the author shares the intimate details of her initial journey as an immigrant at the age of twelve from Vietnam to the United States, as well as the fun, and often confusing, events she experienced. Ultimately, Origins: An Immigrant's Journey in America will help you be more empathetic towards victims of discrimination and violence and gain a better understanding...

Amongst us are real, powerful stories of inspiring women, who offer impactful and compelling successes. These are true stories that give us hope, courage, and drive. In Her Purpose creators, Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez introduce you to 40 amazing stories of strong Asian women, who are redefining success on their own terms. There is so much to learn from these, women, who came before us. Like these women, many of us struggle to find a career...