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Michaela Goade grew up in southeast Alaska as a person of Tlingit and Haida heritage. For as long as she can remember, she always loved art. After earning a degree in graphic design and marketing, she pursued a career as a picture book illustrator. Michaela's love for her Indigenous heritage and Native home can be seen throughout her work, which earned her the Caldecott Medal in 2021. Part of the Notable Indigenous Americans series, this book tells...
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When John Herrington was born in 1958, the Space Race was in its early stages. As a little boy, John dreamed of blasting into space. It seemed unlikely that he would follow in the footsteps of great American astronauts such as Alan Shepherd or Neil Armstrong. John wasn't the best student. But his hard work and determination eventually made his dream a reality. In 2002, he became the first Native American to travel to space. Part of the Notable Indigenous...
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Peggy Cherng is one of the richest women in the world. After growing up in Hong Kong, she came to the United States to study engineering. She left a successful career in that field to join her husband Andrew in his family business. Later, the couple would start building one of the most successful American Chinese food businesses in the existence. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this books tells the story of how Peggy used her skills in...
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Tony Hsieh rarely did anything like other people. He started his first business before he was even out of elementary school. Even while attending one of the most prestigious universities in the world, he was obsessed with the best ways to make businesses and people thrive. His theory, which he shared with the world in many ways, centered on happiness. Tony made it his life's work to make his customers and his employees as happy as possible. Part of...
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When Ted Ngoy was a young man, he moved from a rural village in Cambodia to the nation's capital to attend school. There, he fell in love with a young woman whose family did not approve of him. But that didn't stop him from winning her heart. Together, they survived a brutal war and began a new life in the United States. In California, Ted learned how to make donuts. After opening his own donut shops, he taught other Cambodian Americans how to make...
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Deb Haaland was just fourteen when she got her first job at a bakery. She kept working there to help put herself through college. Shortly after earning her degree, Deb gave birth to her daughter. She opened her own business to support herself and her child. After earning her law degree, Deb got involved in politics. There, she has flourished into the leader so many people know her as today. After becoming one of the first Native American women to...
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In 1992, Ben Nighthorse Campbell became the first Native American elected to the U.S. Senate in more than sixty years. His path to politics was an unlikely one. After a difficult childhood, Ben joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He later became an Olympian, a teacher, and a successful jewelry maker. Ben has never been afraid to take risks. And they have paid off for him. Part of the Notable Indigenous Americans series, this book tells...
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Don Chang knows what it's like to work hard. He has had many jobs during his life, which began in a small village in South Korea. Shortly after coming to the United States, he and his wife Jin Sook started the popular clothing company Forever 21. Soon, there were hundreds of Forever 21 locations throughout the United States and other countries. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this book is an inspiring success story. Don describes himself...
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Daniel Dae Kim didn't always want to be an actor. He entered college with the plan to become a lawyer. But an acting class led him down a completely different path. After years of studying the craft, Daniel won his breakout role on the hit television series Lost. He also appeared in the remake of Hawaii Five-O. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this book tells the story of a South Korean immigrant who became one of the most famous performers...
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Winona LaDuke seemed destined to live her life as an activist for Indigenous peoples. The daughter of an actor and an art teacher who shared a passion for activism themselves, Winona took part in her first protest when she was just ten years old. While attending Harvard University, she learned more about the injustices faced by Native peoples-and how both they and the environment needed people like her. Part of the Notable Indigenous Americans series,...
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Kalpana Chawla was still a little girl in India when she discovered her love of flying. An intelligent and determined student, she worked hard to become an astronaut. Many people tried to talk Kalpana out of a career in aerospace, but she refused to listen to them. After finishing her education in the United States, Kalpana became a NASA astronaut. She flew on two space missions before a horrible accident took her life. Part of the Notable Asian Americans...
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A descendant of a famous Muscogee leader, Joy Harjo grew up amidst music and art. Through her own art and bravery, Joy became a leader of a different kind. Despite a difficult childhood, she held on to poetry. Even in her darkest times, her art allowed her to express herself and connect with others. Decades after publishing her first book of poems, Joy was still using poetry to make human connections. Part of the Notable Indigenous Americans series,...