Girls to the Front

By Niña Mata, Read by Amielynn Abellera

Price: $19.99

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Girls to the Front

By Niña Mata, Read by Amielynn Abellera

Price: $19.99

About the Book

Stand back, the girls are coming through: Learn about forty amazing Asian American women who have changed the course of history!

From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by Geisel Honor–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Niña Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness.

Perfect for fans of Little Leaders, Latinitas, Rebel Girls, Notable Native People, and other anthologies for children.

Readers will meet: Mary Tape · Umpeylia “Sugar Pie” DeSanto · Susan Ahn Cuddy · Sunisa “Suni” Lee · Zarina Hashmi · Cristeta Comerford · Anna May Wong · Grace Lee Boggs · Christine Ha · Kimora Lee Simmons · Vicki Manalo Draves · Amy Tan · Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu · Tammy Duckworth · Lucy Liu · Gyo Fujikawa · Kalpana Chawla · Helen Zia · Ny Sou Okon · Vera Wang · Geena Rocero · Patsy Mink · Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) · Dr. Erika Lee · Chloe Kim · Margaret Cho · Maya Lin · Yuri Kochiyama · Kristi Yamaguchi · Tye Leung Schulze · Ali Wong · Dr. Kazue Togasaki · Merritt Moore · Nicole Ponseca · Miyoshi Umeki · Joy Cho · Dorothy Toy · Ruby Ibarra · Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee · Kamala Harris

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063216280
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jan 28, 2025
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 96
Trim Size: 7.800 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
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Niña Mata

Biography

Niña Mata is a children’s bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Amielynn Abellera

Reviews

“Illuminating… highlights the lives and achievements of 40 women of the Asian American diaspora.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An engaging celebration of Asian American ingenuity and triumph.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Shines a much-needed spotlight on Asian American trailblazers.” — Kirkus Reviews

About the Book

Stand back, the girls are coming through: Learn about forty amazing Asian American women who have changed the course of history!

From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by Geisel Honor–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Niña Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness.

Perfect for fans of Little Leaders, Latinitas, Rebel Girls, Notable Native People, and other anthologies for children.

Readers will meet: Mary Tape · Umpeylia “Sugar Pie” DeSanto · Susan Ahn Cuddy · Sunisa “Suni” Lee · Zarina Hashmi · Cristeta Comerford · Anna May Wong · Grace Lee Boggs · Christine Ha · Kimora Lee Simmons · Vicki Manalo Draves · Amy Tan · Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu · Tammy Duckworth · Lucy Liu · Gyo Fujikawa · Kalpana Chawla · Helen Zia · Ny Sou Okon · Vera Wang · Geena Rocero · Patsy Mink · Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) · Dr. Erika Lee · Chloe Kim · Margaret Cho · Maya Lin · Yuri Kochiyama · Kristi Yamaguchi · Tye Leung Schulze · Ali Wong · Dr. Kazue Togasaki · Merritt Moore · Nicole Ponseca · Miyoshi Umeki · Joy Cho · Dorothy Toy · Ruby Ibarra · Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee · Kamala Harris

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063216280
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jan 28, 2025
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 96
Trim Size: 7.800 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Niña Mata

Biography

Niña Mata is a children’s bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Amielynn Abellera

Reviews

“Illuminating… highlights the lives and achievements of 40 women of the Asian American diaspora.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An engaging celebration of Asian American ingenuity and triumph.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Shines a much-needed spotlight on Asian American trailblazers.” — Kirkus Reviews

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