Reviews
"This is an excellent introduction to a one-time celeb little known to today's children... Readers will be entranced by the actress's rags-to-riches story, and her efforts at confronting racial discrimination will resonate with all ethnic minorities. An author's note fleshes out the biography, making this a fine choice for both school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal "A fascinating account of the life of a determined actress." -- Publishers Weekly "Wang's watercolor-and-acrylic pictures are ... quite lovely set pieces, like a graceful adult Anna May with floral hat and tea cup... Yoo's earnest text illuminates the actress's life and times." -- Kirkus Reviews Carter G. Woodson Award, National Council for the Social Studies Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), "This is an excellent introduction to a one-time celeb little known to today's children... Readers will be entranced by the actress's rags-to-riches story, and her efforts at confronting racial discrimination will resonate with all ethnic minorities. An author's note fleshes out the biography, making this a fine choice for both school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal "A fascinating account of the life of a determined actress." -- Publishers Weekly "Wang's watercolor-and-acrylic pictures are ... quite lovely set pieces, like a graceful adult Anna May with floral hat and tea cup... Yoo's earnest text illuminates the actress's life and times." -- Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Carter G. Woodson Award - National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), "This is an excellent introduction to a one-time celeb little known to today's children... Readers will be entranced by the actress's rags-to-riches story, and her efforts at confronting racial discrimination will resonate with all ethnic minorities. An author's note fleshes out the biography, making this a fine choice for both school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal "A fascinating account of the life of a determined actress." -- Publishers Weekly "Wang's watercolor-and-acrylic pictures are ... quite lovely set pieces, like a graceful adult Anna May with floral hat and tea cup... Yoo's earnest text illuminates the actress's life and times." -- Kirkus Reviews Carter G. Woodson Award, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) CCBC Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), "This is an excellent introduction to a one-time celeb little known to today's children... Readers will be entranced by the actress's rags-to-riches story, and her efforts at confronting racial discrimination will resonate with all ethnic minorities. An author's note fleshes out the biography, making this a fine choice for both school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal "A fascinating account of the life of a determined actress." -- Publishers Weekly "Wang's watercolor-and-acrylic pictures are ... quite lovely set pieces, like a graceful adult Anna May with floral hat and tea cup... Yoo's earnest text illuminates the actress's life and times." -- Kirkus Reviews CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Carter G. Woodson Award - National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), "This is an excellent introduction to a one-time celeb little known to today's children... Readers will be entranced by the actress's rags-to-riches story, and her efforts at confronting racial discrimination will resonate with all ethnic minorities. An author's note fleshes out the biography, making this a fine choice for both school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal "A fascinating account of the life of a determined actress." -- Publisher's Weekly "Wang's watercolor-and-acrylic pictures are ... quite lovely set pieces, like a graceful adult Anna May with floral hat and tea cup... Yoo's earnest text illuminates the actress's life and times" -- Kirkus Reviews Carter G. Woodson Award, National Council for the Social Studies Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Synopsis
The true story of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors., Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles's Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Anna May Wong--the first Chinese American movie star--was a pioneer of the cinema. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true., Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles's Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star!Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May madethe most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors.Anna May Wongthe first Chinese American movie starwas a pioneer of the cinema.Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true., Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles's Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star! Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Anna May Wong--the first Chinese American movie star--was a pioneer of the cinema. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true., The true story of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors. Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles's Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star! Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Anna May Wong-the first Chinese American movie star-was a pioneer of the cinema. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true.