| | | | Dear Friends, December is a time for giving and recognizing what matters to each of us. Our programs supporting teachers rely on generous support from those who join us in uplifting the hard work involved in educating children today. Our aim is to provide teachers nationwide with needed fact-based, ready-to-go curricula and resources so they are better equipped to instruct the next generation of our country’s citizens and leaders. Will you consider a charitable gift to the 1990 Institute? This will allow us to continue to create educational webinars and workshops, lesson guides, short videos, and curated resources regarding the complex topics of Asian American studies and U.S.-China relations. It’s easy with Zelle (handle: donation@1990institute.org) or the method of your choice. Visit our website to see all the ways you can donate. Don’t forget to check to see if your company offers a donation matching program and take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year. If you have any questions, please reach us at contact@1990institute.org. We sincerely thank you for your support! Did you catch the first session in our two-part webinar series on China’s incredible economic transformation? If not, you can now watch the recording of "China's Economic Transformation: Policy, Challenges, & Domestic Impact." This event examined how China, once among the poorest countries in the world, navigated its way to unprecedented wealth. Our distinguished speakers provided valuable insights on China’s growth over the past 40 years and the global significance. Viewers of the recording will gain a deeper understanding into China’s socio-economic past, present, and future. This webinar also offers suggestions to educators on where to begin a discussion of modern China with their students. In addition to the recording, the 1990 Institute’s Reference Library and Teachers Portal have resources for you to peruse and use to expand your knowledge on this topic. The second session in this webinar series will focus on the impact of China’s economic evolution on the United States and the global community. Mark your calendars for March 24, 2025 at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET. Scroll down to Spotlight for more details on our news this month. Be sure to share our newsletters with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and all the best in the new year! |
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| | What Asian American and Pacific Islander books are you buying this holiday season? By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang This year, I was named to the Editorial Board of a local university press where I am part of a team of local writers that helps to decide which books it should publish. I did not realize how many manuscripts we would have to read! Although that responsibility weighed heavily, the other part of the job, to reach out to people in the community and encourage them to write their stories and submit their books for publication is much more fun. Do you have a story to tell? Make writing your book your New Year’s resolution. I also love buying books for the holidays. So as much as my kids complain about being gifted books for every occasion, I want to share my annual round up of interesting Asian American and Pacific Islander books published this year. (Friends and family, do not look if you want to be surprised). Thanks to my many writer friends who helped me with this year’s list – Bryan Thao Worra, Ravi Shankar, Lakshmi Gandhi, Lia Kamana, May-lee Chai, and our own Stephanie Ming. What books would you add? Nonfiction ”Connie: A Memoir” by Connie Chung Iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung delves into her storied career as the first Asian American woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry. New York Times Bestseller. More from the author. ”Asian American Is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family” by OiYan A. Poon A mother and race scholar seeks to answer her daughter's many questions about race and racism, exploring race relations and affirmative action from the perspectives of Asian Americans. Association for the Study of Higher Education 2024 Outstanding Book Award. More from the author. Poetry ”We the Gathered Heat: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poetry, Performance, and Spoken Word“ edited by Noʻu Revilla, Terisa Siagatonu, Franny Choi, Bao Phi Some of the brightest voices in contemporary American poetry gather here to challenge, expand, and illuminate the meaning of the label "Asian American and Pacific Islander" in today's world. ”Root Fractures: Poems” by Diana Khoi Nguyen A family's past haunts its present, and a frank reckoning with how loss and displacement transform mothers and daughters across generations, what takes root after a disaster, and how we can make a story out of the broken pieces of our lives. One of LitHub's Poetry Books to Read in 2024. Hear from the author, a National Book Award finalist. Fiction ”Shanghailanders: A Novel” by Juli Min A cosmopolitan multiethnic Shanghai family explores their secrets, their losses, and the ways a family makes and remakes itself across the years, beginning in 2040 and moving backwards in time. Longlisted for the 2025 Carnegie Medal. Review of this debut novel. ”Koan Khmer: A Novel” by Bunkong Tuon An orphaned child survivor of the Cambodian genocide sets out to make a new life in America with his extended family. Review of this debut novel. Cookbook “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides” by Caroline Choe, photographs by Ghazalle Badiozamani When asked to write a Korean cookbook about banchan, Choe said, “I can’t give you a Korean cookbook, but I can give you a Korean American one.” See the author in action. Young Adult (YA) and Children’s books ”Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire” by Paula Yoo The experience of Los Angeles' Korean American community in the LA uprising referred to as Sa-I-Gu, from the racism that created economically disadvantaged neighborhoods torn by drugs and gang-related violence, to the tensions between the city's communities. More from the author. And learn more about writer Paula Yoo on New Asian American Voices, and hear from her in an exclusive interview with 1990 Institute ChatAAPI talk show host Joe Wong. “Made in Asian America: A History for Young People” by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat A stirring account of the ordinary people and extraordinary acts that made Asian America and the young people who are remaking America today. ”When Mimi Went Missing: A Novel” by Suja Sukumar The splintered relationship between two Indian American cousins is at the center of this dark, twisty YA mystery. From the author about her debut. ”Caged” by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khou Vue A picture book about a young Hmong girl born and raised in a refugee camp who imagines what lies beyond. Sneak peek inside. Learn more about author Kao Kalia Yang on New Asian American Voices. |
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| | Charles Yu on Bringing ‘Interior Chinatown’ to the Screen | Center for Asian American Media "What we're really watching is Willis trying to assimilate. It's the Chinese waiter, trying to become the leading man, the love interest, the hero." – Charles Yu. How Giant Robot Captured Asian America | The New Yorker The magazine Giant Robot explored Asian American culture, without dwelling too much on what that meant. Written by Hua Hsu, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Stay True: A Memoir, a book recommended in a previous newsletter. California to roll out the nation’s first Southeast Asian school curriculum | Los Angeles Times While not mandated, K-12 teachers can access dozens of suggested lesson plans for Hmong American, Vietnamese American, and Cambodian American histories online to incorporate into their classrooms. Democrat Derek Tran unseats GOP Michelle Steel in razor-thin Orange County House race | NBC News Tran's victory over Steel flips California’s 45th Congressional District blue, after a heated race in which candidates took jabs at each other's identities (Tran is Vietnamese American and Steel is Korean American) and stances on China. Is U.S. investment in Africa coming too late to counter China and Russia on the continent? | PBS News Hour President Biden visited Angola to further U.S. investments on the continent, but Americans are playing a game of catchup with the Chinese who have spent decades, and billions, investing in Africa. U.S. unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry | Al Jazeera The move is President Biden’s administration’s last large-scale effort to stymie China’s ability to access and produce chips. China attempts to boost birth rate amid mounting challenges | Voice of America News A growing number of young Chinese women have decided not to have children despite a growing number of government policy measures, including subsidies and other incentives, aimed at boosting births. Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China | NPR Trump said in a social media post that Perdue "brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China." Perdue was labeled as "anti-China" in a 2019 Chinese think tank report. As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep | NBC News Sources previously told NBC News that undocumented Chinese nationals of military age will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration. H-1B hopefuls say they’re bracing for the impact of a second Trump term | NBC News South Asian immigrants hoping to get high skill visas are worried. Over a year after Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners hit another breaking point | NBC News Expiring financial help, insurance gaps, and rising rents leave Lahaina homeowners struggling to either stay and rebuild or leave and start over. "Moana 2's" Auliʻi Cravalho's multicultural heritage reflects Hawaii's rich history | NBC News Cravalho is connected to her character through her own Native Hawaiian descent, but she also has Puerto Rican, Chinese, Irish, and Portuguese ancestries, reflecting Hawaii's history. ”Moana 2” set a box office record, as did “Wicked” directed by Asian American Jon M. Chu. |
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| | - WATCH THE RECORDING OF PART 1 IN OUR WEBINAR SERIES ON CHINA’S ECONOMY – Missed our first session in a two-part webinar series on China’s unprecedented economic evolution? You can now view the recording for "China's Economic Transformation: Policy, Challenges, & Domestic Impact.” This discussion delved into the complexities of China’s economic evolution with a focus on understanding the role of the government and its citizens in shaping the country’s trajectory. Presentations by top experts on modern China dissected the key factors that have fueled China’s meteoric rise, including the profound impact on its population. The conversation included the urbanization of China during its age of abundance and shifts in Chinese government leadership and their influences on overarching strategic economic policies. Save the date: Part 2 of this series is scheduled for March 24, 2025.
- ACCESS CURATED RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC – During our September workshop, we conducted a poll asking participants what kinds of support they need to help them better teach Asian American history and identity. The types of digital and multimedia resources educators like to use are available in our Reference Library and Teachers Portal. These include lesson plans, videos, lectures, and more. Our exclusive portal has separate sections for Asian American Studies and Contemporary China, so it’s easy to find what you need. In addition, we are continually adding to the robust resources in our Reference Library in three areas (China today, U.S.-China relations, and Asian American history and culture). The most recent additions are for our November workshop and Filipino American History Month lesson guides. We want to hear from you! Send us an email at contact@1990institute.org to let us know what related educational content you’d like to see teachers address in the classrooms.
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