The story of movie star : Anna May Wong

Yoo, Paula, author.

Book 2019

"The story of Anna May Wong, a Chinese American actress who advocated for authentic depictions of Asians and Asian Americans in film during the early years of Hollywood. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, and glossary"-- Provided by publisher.

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Wong, Anna May, 1905-1961 Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9781620148532
1620148536

Edition:

First edition

Description:

63 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Target Audience Note:

Grades 4-6
Ages 8-12

Other Title:

Anna May Wong

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Contents:

Dreams of stardom
A brief history of America's Chinatowns
Anna the actress
A rising star
Hollywood in the 1920's
Broken dreams
Whitewashing
Anna in China
Chinese in America
The comeback

LCCN:

2018040702

Control Number:

2743960

Other Authors:

Wang, Lin, 1973- illustrator

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