Po Po Says

(Hardback)

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Did you know Po Po (paw-paw) means grandma in Chinese Did you know Filipino settlers were the first Asian American community

When Po Po knits, she shares parts of American history that are not often told. As her young granddaughter listens with admiration, Po Po talks about Asian Americans and how their resilience has helped shape the strength and beauty of the United States of America.

In this inspiring picture book, Po Po brings to light the hardships and discrimination that many endured in eight events that took place in American history. Accompanied by rich and colorful illustrations inspired by historical photography, Po Po wants her young granddaughter to know that not only have Asian Americans lived in the United States for centuries, but the different types of people are what make our nation unique and extraordinary. Each story has a special message and embraces the Chinese languageemphasizing that America is a culture of many cultures.

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Ashley Ng is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She graduated with an MFA in Graphic Design and sees her skills as a tool to influence change in the world. Ashley hopes that her work encourages young readers to learn from the past and embrace the beauty of differences. She is currently a UX/Product Designer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"A powerful way to combat hate and racism is through education. Being a graphic designer, we have the power to influence change visually. I wanted to educate young children about Asian American history through storytelling, illustration and design. Po Po Says shares different events in American history that opens up a dialogue with our children and instills values that work toward building empathy and acceptance." - Ashley Ng