Article
Asian Pacific American Showcase: Narratives of home and family push back against stereotypes of perpetual foreigners
School Library Journal
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
5-1-2020
Abstract
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS have a long, rich history in the country now known as the United States. From Native Hawaiians—the original inhabitants and rightful stewards of the islands—to more recent voluntary and involuntary immigrants, Asian Pacific Americans have created homes, built communities, and contributed to the diverse storytelling fabric of society. Our creatives tell stories through different media, demanding and creating #OwnVoices narratives that push back against single story stereotypes of perpetual foreigners and slant-eyed caricatures. They push back against the notions that our food is inedible, our language is unintelligible, and our dreams do not matter.
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Copyright Date
2020
Language
en
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Citation Information
Sarah P. Dahlen and Noreen N. Rodriguez. "Asian Pacific American Showcase: Narratives of home and family push back against stereotypes of perpetual foreigners" School Library Journal Vol. 66 Iss. 5 (2020) p. 39 - 41 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/noreen-naseemrodriguez/3/
This article is published as Dahlen, S. P. & Rodríguez, N. N. (2020). Asian Pacific American showcase: Narratives of home and family push back against stereotypes of perpetual foreigners. School Library Journal, 66(5), 39-41. Reproduced, with permission from Library Journal.