Revealing the power of Asian American changemakers all over the country, in all sorts of fields, this eye-opening picture book features one-line biographies of the person or historical moment on each page, inspiring us all to reach new heights. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. - (Baker & Taylor)

"A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by fifteen renowned Asian and Asian American artists"-- - (Baker & Taylor)

From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights!

From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields.
 
Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more.
 
Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will!
 
Featured changemakers:
Franklin Chang-Díaz
Lia Cirio
Tammy Duckworth
Jenny Han
Kamala Harris
H.E.R.
Fred Korematsu
Padma Lakshmi
Sunisa Lee
Jeremy Li
Yo-Yo Ma
Amanda Nguyen
Sandra Oh
I. M. Pei
Mamie Tape
Peter Tsai
Philip Vera Cruz
Vera Wang - (Penguin Putnam)

Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of New From Here, the Front Desk series, and the young adult novels Parachutes and Private Label. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children’s Literature, the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal, and multiple best of the year lists, and her writing has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic. Kelly immigrated to the United States when she was six years old and grew up in Southern California. Today, she and her family live in Los Angeles.

Featuring beloved illustrators:
Nabi H. Ali
Fahmida Azim
Marcos Chin
Sally Deng
Shreya Gupta
Julia Kuo
Julie Kwon
Nhung Lê
Kitkat Pecson
Dow Phumiruk
Sujean Rim
Dan Santat
Yuewei Shi
Yuko Shimizu
Yao Xiao - (Penguin Putnam)

Booklist Reviews

*Starred Review* This sure-to-inspire offering by best-seller Yang features a parade of Asian American changemakers throughout the decades, as well as a history lesson on relatively little-known yet crucial contributions of Asians to the U.S. In a sweeping manner, Yang's story covers everything from the Chinese immigrants who helped build the first transcontinental railroads and the discrimination they faced to the superstars in succeeding generations, making advancements in everything from sports to politics and fashion. There are the ultrafamous like Vice President Kamala Harris and basketball great Jeremy Lin, but readers also get to know the likes of skyscraper architect I. M. Pei, astronaut Franklin Chang-Díaz, and Peter Tsai, inventor of the N95 mask. Seeing all the accomplishments compiled in one place, in so many fields, gives the sense that history was—and is still being—made. The book itself is something of a parade of achievement, as each illustration is done by a different Asian American artist. The pages are colorful and action packed as well as poignant; there are images, for example, of the government's incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. With the recent rise of violence toward Asian Americans, this book and others like it are an antidote—and can show readers how Asian Americans helped make the U.S. great. Preschool-Grade 2. Copyright 2022 Booklist Reviews.

Kirkus Reviews

A celebration of the achievements of Asian Americans. Succinct text and the combined talents of diverse artists bring vibrancy and color to the portrayal of Asian American pioneers. A cold, mountainous landscape greets readers as Chinese workers toil on the transcontinental railway. It is explained that many immigrated to America for opportunity, and a small caption reveals that 20,000 workers endured perilous working conditions. Though Asian American immigrants were told "to get out" and that "they couldn't stay," the trailblazers on a subsequent list have shown how they have broken barriers and thrived in rebuke. Every illustration is unique in scope and style to match the spotlighted individual. Dan Santat offers dynamic lighting and perspective as basketball player Jeremy Lin goes in for a slam-dunk. Sujean Rim renders abstract portraits with splashes of color for designer Vera Wang and ballet dancer Lia Cirio. Kitkat Pecson gives an eye-popping portrayal of author Jenny Han and activist Amanda Nguyen, while Julia Kuo evokes warmth in an intimate family dinner scene for author, activist, and chef Padma Lakshmi. The list includes individuals of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian backgrounds in the fields of STEM, art, politics, and advocacy. While brief captions give the name and a quick overview of each subject's achievements, more detailed biographies are included in the author's note. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A radiant tribute to groundbreakers to inspire the next generation. (Collective biography. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus 2022 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.