I Am An American : The Wong Kim Ark Story
I AM AN AMERICAN:
THE WONG KIM ARK STORY
Written by Martha Brockenborough and Grace Lin
Illustrated by Julia Kuo
When American-born Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he’s stopped and told he cannot enter: he isn’t American. What happens next would forever change the national conversation on who is and isn’t American. After being imprisoned on a ship for months, Wong Kim Ark takes his case to the Supreme Court and argues any person born in America is an American citizen.
I am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story is an important picture book that introduces young readers to the young man who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen and won, confirming birthright citizenship for all Americans.
Editorial Illustration for Vox
VOX
How your favorite jeans might be fueling a human rights crisis
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THE GUARDIAN
As borders closed, I became trapped in my Americanness
I Dream of Popo
I DREAM OF POPO
My newest book, written by New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne, is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever.
I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.
I wave at Popo before I board my flight.
I talk to Popo from across the sea.
I tell Popo about my adventures.
When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
China’s Effort to Erase the June 4 Protests From History
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NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
Undiscovered Podcast
Curious Artist: Drawing Trees and Leaves
THE CURIOUS ARTIST: DRAWING TREES AND LEAVES
Written by Julia Kuo and Michael Wojtech
Capture the essence of the forest with Drawing Trees and Leaves.
Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think of their beautiful multicolored leaves in the fall, or the way the snow settles on their branches in the winter. Start by learning how to identify trees and leaves, their benefit and life stages, the oldest trees, famous forests, and other fascinating aspects and phases of growth. Then, use this inspiration paired with charming prompts to draw the diverse beauty of these endlessly captivating and beautiful subjects.
Flip this book open vertically; these are drawings of tall trees!
The Sound of Silence
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
Written by Katrina Goldsaito and illustrated by Julia Kuo
Do you have a favorite sound? little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.
But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall!
Where is silence?
Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all.
