I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
by Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin, and Julia Kuo
55 Total Resources 8 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2021
Word Count 807
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514500, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Immigrants--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States--Juvenile literature
- Ark, Wong Kim--Juvenile literature
- United States. Supreme Court--History--Juvenile literature
- Chinese Americans--Legal status, laws, etc.--19th century--Sources--Juvenile literature
- Chinese Americans--California--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Citizenship--United States--Juvenile literature
- Emigration and immigration law--United States--History--Juvenile literature
- Lists With This Book
- Wisconsin Social Studies Standards
- Race and Racism
- America250 3-5
Our Original Resources 9
Audio Name Pronunciation with Grace Lin
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Julia Kuo
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In-depth Written Interview with Grace Lin
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Grace Lin
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Julia Kuo
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 29
In-depth Written Interview with Grace Lin
Created by TeachingBooks
Illustration Demonstration with Julia Kuo
Created by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Interview with Julia Kuo
Created by Little Brown School & Library
Interview with Martha Brockenbrough
Created by Cynsations
Interview with Grace Lin
Created by AdLit
Interview with Grace Lin
Created by Boston Parents Paper
Interview with Grace Lin
Created by Primary Source, Inc.
Guest Blog Post with Grace Lin
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Interview with Grace Lin
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Draw a dragon with Grace Lin
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Draw a dog with Grace Lin
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Draw a chicken and duck with Grace Lin
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Guest Post by Grace Lin
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Two Questions with Grace Lin
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On children seeing themselves in books with Grace Lin
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On reaching children of all ages with Grace Lin
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On things she missed growing up with Grace Lin
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On her best friend with Grace Lin
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Advice for writers from Grace Lin
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2022 Legacy Award Acceptance Speech given by Grace Lin
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Grace Lin
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2023 Season Finale with Grace Lin
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Interview with Grace Lin
Created by Storytime Solidarity
Interview with Julia Kuo
Created by Taiwanese American
Interview with Julia Kuo
Created by The Yarn Podcast
Interview with Julia Kuo
Created by Washington University Alumni Association
Interview with Julia Kuo
Created by Kids Ask Authors
Interview with Martha Brockenbrough
Created by First Draft Podcast
Interview with Martha Brockenbrough
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Little Brown School & Library
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 8
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2026
Finalist, 2023
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2026
Selection, 2022
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2026
Biography Selection, 2022
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2026
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022
Carter G. Woodson Book Award, 1974-2025
Winner, 2022
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2026
Nonfiction Selection, 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2022
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