It is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! To celebrate I had the privilege to review The ABCs of Asian American History by Renee Macalino Rutledge and Illustrated by Lauren Akazawa Mendez back in May last year. I wrote it for a company I am no longer with, so when I left so did the review. This book is amazing and shouldn’t be forgotten. Thus I am happy this Asian and Pacific Islander Month to republish it for the world to see again and to honor our fellow Asian and Pacific Islander American brothers and sisters. Read on!

The ABCs of Asian American History by Renee Macalino Rutledge and illustrated by Lauren Akazawa Mendez

Publisher: Ulysses Press For Young Readers

Reading age: 5 to 8

Grade level: 1 -2

Synopsis:
 Celebrate and learn about the many cultures that fall under the Asian American umbrella in this alphabetically organized, rhyming, and colorfully illustrated picture book for kids!

An inclusive compilation of the holidays, famous figures, traditional dress, cuisine, and other interesting facts from 19 Asian American groups (as defined by the 2020 United States Census), including Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Pakistani Americans, Japanese Americans, Hmong Americans, and more.

Review

Aimed for ages five and up, I have to admit that this adult found this book fun. Written in a fun poetic rhyme, you will learn about traditional holidays, and prominent figures, foods, dress from 19 different Asian American groups, including Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Pakistani Americans, Japanese Americans, Hmong Americans…

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