Overnight Delivery on 80,000 Books 🚀

Order today and you could recieve a Golden Bookmark! ✨

Shining a Light

Celebrating 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
By Veeda Bybee
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.36 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 83 ratings, 27 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Shining a Light by Veeda Bybee is a delightful children's book that follows a young girl who uses her imagination to embark on an uplifting adventure. As she explores the world around her, the story highlights themes of curiosity, creativity, and the importance of seeing beauty in everyday life. It's an inspiring tale about finding joy and wonder in unexpected places.
Read More
Format: Hardback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Shining a Light. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that illuminate important historical moments through the eyes of young characters. It combines engaging storytelling with cultural insights, making it both educational and captivating for children's interest.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Shining a Light

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai.

Meet forty people who helped change the world in countless ways in this beautifully illustrated collective biography.

From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colours and clever, precise details. Each biography celebrates the determination and courage of people who were on the forefront of changing society.

Using their specific talents, each individual fought for the space for people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to be seen and treated with dignity and respect. Their important legacy lives on today.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Shining a Light by Veeda Bybee receives high praise for its inspiring and uplifting content, complemented by stunning illustrations. Reviewers appreciate its role in highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions often overlooked in history. The book is praised for its informative and balanced portrayal of diverse experiences, with each biographical entry offering motivational insights complemented by extraordinary portraiture.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358539353

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Veeda Bybee Young Adult

About the Author

Veeda Bybee is a former journalist who holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is a contributor to the YA anthology Rural Voices and MG anthology Calling the Moon. She has also written historical fiction chapter books Lily and the Great Quake and in partnership with the Smithsonian, Li On Angel Island. Veeda is the daughter of Asian immigrants and lives in Nevada with her family.

Also by Veeda Bybee

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.