Asian Americans:
Famous Asian Americans
Biographies and collective biographies on Asian Americans
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Lives of Notable Asian Americans: Literature and Education by Chiu, Christina
Notes: This comprehensive series on Asian Americans also covers notables in business, politics, sports, arts, and entertainment.
ISBN: 0791021823
Callnumber: 973.0495 C449L
Vera Wang by Todd, Anne M.
Notes: A life of the prominent fashion designer, best known for her designer wedding gowns.
ISBN: 0791092720
Callnumber: 746.9209 W1835T
Amy Tan, Author of the Joy Luck Club by Kramer, Barbara
Notes: Learn about the life of Chinese American author Amy Tan, whose book The Joy Luck Club has become an American classic.
ISBN: 0894906992
Callnumber: 813 T153ZK
Yo-Yo Ma: a Cello Superstar Brings Music to the World by Chippendale, Lisa A.
Notes: A biography of the world famous cellist, born in France to Chinese parents who then immigrated to New York.
ISBN: 0766022862
Callnumber: 787.3092 M12C
I'm the One That I Want by Cho, Margaret
Notes: An autobiography from the famous and provocative Korean American comedian.
ISBN: 0345440137
Callnumber: 792.028 C45ii
I.M. Pei : a Profile in American Architecture by Wiseman, Carter
Notes: Chinese American I.M. Pei is considered one of the most successful architects of the 20th century.
ISBN: 0810937093
Callnumber: 720.92 P35W
Operation Yao Ming : the Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar by Larmer, Brook
Notes: Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets is currently the tallest player in the NBA at 7 feet, 6 inches.
ISBN: 1592400787
Callnumber: 796.323 Y18L
The Life of Isamu Noguchi: Journey Without Borders by Duus, Masayo
Notes: This career of this prominent Japanese American sculptor spanned six decades.
ISBN: 069112096X
Callnumber: 730.924 N689D
Famous Asian Americans by Morey, Janet
Notes: Illustrated with photographs, this book covers the lives of 14 well-known Asian Americans, including Connie Chung, Michael Chang, Jose Aruego, An Wang and Ellison Onizuka.
ISBN: 0525650806
Callnumber: 920.0092 M818F