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Overview""In this fine book, Asian American girls speak up and speak out. They speak for themselves, to each other, and to the world. This honest, engaging anthology is important. It allows new voices to be heard and new stories to become part of our great American story."" — Mary Pipher, Ph.D, author of Reviving Opehlia ""A must-read for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider looking in."" —Teen People In this groundbreaking collection of personal writings, young Asian American girls come together for the first time and engage in a dynamic converstions about the unique challenges they face in their lives. Promoted by a variety of pressing questions from editor Vickie Nam and culled from hundreds of submission from all over the country, these revelatory essays, poems, and stories tackle such complex issues as dual identities, culture clashes, family matters, body image, and the need to find one's voice. With a foreword by Phoebe Eng, as well as contributions from accomplished Asian American women mentors Janice Mirikitani, Helen Zia, Nora Okja Keller, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, Elaine Kim, Patsy Mink, and Wendy Mink, Yell-Oh Girls! is an inspiring and much-needed resource for young Asian American girls. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vickie NamPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperPaperbacks Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.262kg ISBN: 9780060959449ISBN 10: 0060959444 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 28 June 2023 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsValuable not only for its [sharp] insights...as an inspiration to any young person seeking self-expression. -- Elaine Mar, author of Paper Daughter: A Memoir Author InformationVickie Nam was most recently content/community producer at VOXXY, the L.A. -- based interactive network for girls. She was formerly managing producer at AsianAvenue.com, news team coordinator at Teen People, and editor in chief of Blue Jean Magazine. Her work has appeared in Seventeen, Jump, and KoreAM Journal. Vickie lives in Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |