Prejudice begins young and proliferates without guidance from adults. We can dispel ignorance by combatting the negative associations that were made when the virus was first thoughtlessly called the “China Flu.” Start by teaching kids about the positive contributions of Chinese and Chinese Americans to society. The following are some excellent books that celebrate the roles of Chinese and Chinese American people in American and world history, or that teach how diversity is a cherished value. Further Reading for All Ages:
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