Esta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capÃtulos biográficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood creó un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asÃatico-americanos.
This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.
Nacida en 1905, Anna May Wong pasó su infancia trabajando en la lavanderÃa de su familia en el barrio chino de Los Ãngeles. Siempre que podÃa permitÃrselo, Anna May iba al cine, escapando a un mundo de aventuras, glamour y emoción. Después de ver la filmación de una pelÃcula en su vecindario, la joven Anna May quedó enganchada. Decidió que se convertirÃa en estrella de cine!
Anna May luchó por seguir una carrera como actriz en Hollywood en la década de 1930. HabÃa muy pocos roles para los asiático-americanos y muchos eran degradantes y estereotipados. Anna May aprovechó al máximo cada parte limitada. Trabajó duro y siempre dio su mejor desempeño. Finalmente, después de años de papeles insatisfactorios, Anna May comenzó a buscar papeles más significativos para ella y otros actores asiático-americanos. Su determinación enérgica frente a la discriminación es una inspiración para todos los que deben superar obstáculos para realizar sus sueños.
Este libro por capÃtulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, asà como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una lÃnea de tiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura.
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. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true.
This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level.
DelRisco, Eida: -
Eida del Risco enseña español en New York University. Ha traducido y editado cientos de libros para niños de autores como Kate DiCamillo, Stuart Gibbs, Dr. Seuss, Eric Velasquez, Yuyi Morales y Christopher Paul Curtis. Entre los libros que ha traducido para Lee & Low están Cotorras sobre Puerto Rico, El mangle y El ciclo del arroz, el ciclo de la vida. Por este último obtuvo el premio Campoy-Ada en 2023.
Wang, Lin: -
Lin Wang has illustrated several books for children, including Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story and The Crane Girl for Lee & Low Books. She is a classically trained portrait painter with an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. Wang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their children.
Yoo, Paula: -
Paula Yoo is an author and screenwriter whose children's books for Lee & Low include Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds, Shining Star, and several titles in the Confetti Kids series. Her titles have been recognized by the International Literacy Association, the Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist, and Lee & Low's New Voices Award. She and her husband live in Los Angeles, California, where she works in television. You can visit her online at paulayoo.com.
