We Are American, Too
Written by Kristen Mei Chase
Illustrated by Jieting Chen
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Mei is a young Chinese American girl filled with curiosity about her family’s history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of courage, hope, and resilience, Mei explores the strength and spirit that unites her Chinese heritage with her American identity.
Then Mei finds herself at a rally against Asian hate and she realizes that it is her time to make a difference. Armed with the inspiring stories of her ancestors and backed by the unconditional support of her family, Mei takes center stage to start an empowering chant, “We are American, too!”
We Are American, Too takes young readers on a stirring journey with Mei, confronting anti-Asian hate, and igniting unity with a rousing call to celebrate our shared American identity.
Primary ISBN: 9780374390211
Publication Date: June 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Activism, Community Action, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Genre: Historical, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multiracial, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (Washington, D.C.)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 4th Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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