Girls to the Front 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail
Girls to the Front 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail by Niña Mata is a 96-page book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2025. This edition presents profiles of forty remarkable Asian American women who have significantly impacted various fields, from the arts to science and sports. The book aims to highlight their achievements and inspire readers to recognize their potential.
Readers will discover empowering stories of influential figures such as Mary Tape, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, and Kamala Harris, among others. Each profile showcases the diverse contributions of these women, emphasizing themes of friendship, social skills, and multicultural experiences. This collection is designed for young readers interested in history and biographies, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who have shaped American culture and society.
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Stand back, the girls are coming through: Learn about forty amazing Asian American women who have changed the course of history!
From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by Geisel Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Niña Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness.
Perfect for fans of Little Leaders, Latinitas, Rebel Girls, Notable Native People, and other anthologies for children.
Readers will meet: Mary Tape · Umpeylia “Sugar Pie” DeSanto · Susan Ahn Cuddy · Sunisa “Suni” Lee · Zarina Hashmi · Cristeta Comerford · Anna May Wong · Grace Lee Boggs · Christine Ha · Kimora Lee Simmons · Vicki Manalo Draves · Amy Tan · Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu · Tammy Duckworth · Lucy Liu · Gyo Fujikawa · Kalpana Chawla · Helen Zia · Ny Sou Okon · Vera Wang · Geena Rocero · Patsy Mink · Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) · Dr. Erika Lee · Chloe Kim · Margaret Cho · Maya Lin · Yuri Kochiyama · Kristi Yamaguchi · Tye Leung Schulze · Ali Wong · Dr. Kazue Togasaki · Merritt Moore · Nicole Ponseca · Miyoshi Umeki · Joy Cho · Dorothy Toy · Ruby Ibarra · Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee · Kamala Harris
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