Maia and Alex Shibutani (aka the ShibSibs) are two-time Olympic
bronze medalists, three-time world medalists, and two-time US
National Champions. The siblings made history when they became the
first figure skaters of Asian descent to win medals at the Olympics
in Ice Dance. They were inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall
of Fame in 2023. Off the ice, the ShibSibs are creatives,
producers, speakers, and international ambassadors. Their other
books for children include the Kudo Kids series and Amazing- Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All.
Find Maia and Alex on social media @MaiaShibutani, @AlexShibutani,
and @ShibSibs.
Dane Liu was born in China and moved to the US as a tween. She
received her BA from the University of Toronto and her MS in
journalism from Columbia University. Her debut children's book,
Friends Are Friends, Forever, is a JLG Gold Standard Selection, an
Indie Next Pick, and a Best Book of the Year (BCCB). She has been
awarded by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and is an Oregon
Literary Career Fellow. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram-
@DaneLiuWrites.
Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American based in Dallas, Texas, who
loves illustrating bold, bright color palettes and memorable
characters. She is also a designer for animation. Visit her at
AaliyaMJ.com and on Twitter and Instagram- @Aaliyamj.
"A thoughtful and comprehensive survey of the ways in which
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have shaped, and will
continue to shape, the United States. Throughout, the prose is
clear, concise, and well crafted, incorporating details that will
enthrall young readers."
—Kirkus Reviews
"This uplifting collected biography...includes a thoughtful balance
of genders, abilities,
areas of achievement, and ethnic backgrounds. Eye-catching,
colorful illustrations accompany each brief biography, and the text
is straightforward and inviting. A solid addition to
children’s biography collections, this book is an inspiring choice
to highlight during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and
beyond."
—School Library Journal
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