Most Popular Books by Paula Yoo

Paula Yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. The pressure is on! How to make your Korean parents happy: 1. Get a perfect score on the SATs. 2. Get into HarvardYalePrinceton. 3. Don''t talk to boys.* Patti''s parents expect nothing less than the best from their Korean-American daughter. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an Ivy League school. So winning assistant concertmaster in her All-State violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her SATs is simply not good enough. But Patti''s discovering that there''s more to life than the Ivy League. To start with, there''s Cute Trumpet Guy. He''s funny, he''s talented, and he looks exactly like the lead singer of Patti''s favorite band. Then, of course, there''s her love of the violin. Not to mention cool rock concerts. And anyway, what if Patti doesn''t want to go to HarvardYalePrinceton after all? *Boys will distract you from your studies.

Winner of the 2021 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Nonfiction Longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for Young People''s Literature Finalist for the 2022 YALSA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction An NPR Best Book of 2021 A Washington Post Best Children''s Book of 2021 A Time Young Adult Best Book of 2021 A Kirkus Reviews Best Children''s Book of 2021 A Publishers Weekly Best Young Adult Book of 2021 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 A Horn Book Best Book of 2021 A compelling account of the killing of Vincent Chin, the verdicts that took the Asian American community to the streets in protest, and the groundbreaking civil rights trial that followed. America in 1982: Japanese car companies are on the rise and believed to be putting U.S. autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti–Asian American sentiment simmers, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal, leaving a Chinese American man, Vincent Chin, beaten to death at the hands of two white men, autoworker Ronald Ebens and his stepson, Michael Nitz. Paula Yoo has crafted a searing examination of the killing and the trial and verdicts that followed. When Ebens and Nitz pled guilty to manslaughter and received only a $3,000 fine and three years’ probation, the lenient sentence sparked outrage. The protests that followed led to a federal civil rights trial—the first involving a crime against an Asian American—and galvanized what came to be known as the Asian American movement. Extensively researched from court transcripts, contemporary news accounts, and in-person interviews with key participants, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry is a suspenseful, nuanced, and authoritative portrait of a pivotal moment in civil rights history, and a man who became a symbol against hatred and racism.

Winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year Award-winning author Paula Yoo delivers "a comprehensive, kaleidoscopic account of what happened before, during, and after the 1992 Los Angeles uprising" (Horn Book Magazine, starred review). In the spring of 1992, after a jury returned not guilty verdicts in the trial of four police officers charged in the brutal beating of a Black man, Rodney King, Los Angeles was torn apart. Thousands of fires were set, causing more than a billion dollars in damage. In neighborhoods abandoned by the police, protestors and storeowners exchanged gunfire. More than 12,000 people were arrested and 2,400 injured. Sixty-three died. In Rising from the Ashes, award-winning author Paula Yoo draws on the experience of the city’s Korean American community to narrate and illuminate this uprising, from the racism that created economically disadvantaged neighborhoods torn by drugs and gang-related violence, to the tensions between the city’s minority communities. At its heart are the stories of three lives and three families: those of Rodney King; of Latasha Harlins, a Black teenager shot and killed by a Korean American storeowner; and Edward Jae Song Lee, a Korean American man killed in the unrest. Woven throughout, and set against a minute-by-minute account of the uprising, are the voices of dozens others: police officers, firefighters, journalists, business owners, and activists whose recollections give texture and perspective to the events of those five days in 1992 and their impact over the years that followed.

A biography of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong who, in spite of limited opportunities, achieved her dream of becoming an actress and worked to represent her race on screen in a truthful, positive manner.

A biography of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.

Profiles the childhood dreams and realities of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, achieved in the ten-meter platform diving event in 1948.

Mei''s little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party to celebrate. Mei and her friends try to find the perfect gift for him.

Growing up in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus witnessed extreme poverty all around him and was determined to eradicate it. This is an inspiring account of economic innovation and a celebration of how one person-like one small loan-can make a positive difference in the lives of many. This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.

"It''s a sunny day and Pablo wants to play with his friends. Everyone wants to play different things. Will they find the right game to play?"--

In this early chapter book for beginning readers, Lily and her parents move from their suburban neighborhood to New York City. Lily is used to living in a house on a quiet street. When they arrive at their new apartment, Lily notices the amount of activity all around. Kids play jump rope on one corner. Buses and taxis zoom by. Lily feels like a small ant on such a busy block and worries that she''ll never feel at home. As she and her parents explore their new, multicultural neighborhood, Lily discovers that sometimes change can be a good thing. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, this is the first in the new Confetti Kids series.

"The story of Anna May Wong, a Chinese American actress who advocated for authentic depictions of Asians and Asian Americans in film during the early years of Hollywood. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, and glossary"--

En este nuevo libro de la popular serie Confetti Kids, Pablo y sus amigos se divierten en el parque, pero no pueden ponerse de acuerdo sobre el juego perfecto para todos. In this early chapter book, part of the Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There''s no limit to what they imagine they can be!

Esta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood creó un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asíatico-americanos. This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors. Nacida en 1905, Anna May Wong pasó su infancia trabajando en la lavandería de su familia en el barrio chino de Los Ángeles. Siempre que podía permitírselo, Anna May iba al cine, escapando a un mundo de aventuras, glamour y emoción. Después de ver la filmación de una película en su vecindario, la joven Anna May quedó enganchada. ¡Decidió que se convertiría en estrella de cine! Anna May luchó por seguir una carrera como actriz en Hollywood en la década de 1930. Había muy pocos roles para los asiático-americanos y muchos eran degradantes y estereotipados. Anna May aprovechó al máximo cada parte limitada. Trabajó duro y siempre dio su mejor desempeño. Finalmente, después de años de papeles insatisfactorios, Anna May comenzó a buscar papeles más significativos para ella y otros actores asiático-americanos. Su determinación enérgica frente a la discriminación es una inspiración para todos los que deben superar obstáculos para realizar sus sueños. Este libro por capítulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, así como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una línea de tiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura. Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family''s laundry in Los Angeles''s Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star! Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true. This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level.

Esta cautivadora entrada en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Sammy Lee, un clavadista coreanoamericano que fue el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las olimpiadas. This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. Desde su primer clavado en una piscina publica a los doce años, Sammy Lee quedó enamorado del sentido de volar. Pero en 1932, las personas de color --como el coreanoamericano Sammy-- solo podían entrar a la piscina publica una vez a la semana. El padre de Sammy le aconsejó que se olvidara de su pasión por los saltos y lo empujó a enfocarse en estudiar para ser doctor. Pero Sammy Lee persistió en su practica de saltos, a pesar del prejuicio que enfrentó, y estudió para ser doctor a la misma vez. Tras años y años de esforzarse, el Dr. Sammy Lee se zambulló en la historia olímpica en 1948 al convirtirse en el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las Olimpiadas. La historia de determinacíon y triumfo de Sammy Lee es un ejemplo extraordinario para cualqueira que esté persiguiendo un sueño. Este libro por capítulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, así como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una línea de tiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura. From his first dive in a public swimming pool at twelve years old, Sammy Lee fell in love with the feeling of flying. But in 1932, people of color -- like the Korean American Sammy -- were only allowed to use the pool one day a week. Sammy''s father told Sammy he should forget about his passion for diving and pushed him to focus on studying to become a doctor instead. But Sammy Lee persisted and kept practicing diving, despite the prejudice he faced, and studied to become a doctor at the same time. After years and years of working hard, Dr. Sammy Lee dove into Olympic history in 1948, becoming the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. Sammy Lee''s story of determination and triumph sets an extraordinary example for anyone striving to fulfill a dream. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level. Check out the other titles in this series: LA HISTORIA DEL HÉROE DE LOS DERECHOS CIVILES JOHN LEWIS * LA HISTORIA DE LA ESTRELLA DE CINE ANNA MAY WONG

"A biography of Sammy Lee, the first Korean American man to win an Olympic gold medal"--