This week marks the third anniversary or RISE’s publication! Thank you to everyone who’s picked up the book and supported our journey from the beginning. We’ve loved seeing the book all dog-eared, labeled, and tagged; hearing about parents sharing it with their kids; educators assigning the book in classrooms. We hope it continues to inspire, because it inspires us!
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8 Reasons why we love Rise: A Pop History Asian America From the Nineties to Now by @originalspin@angryasianman@wongfuphil
8 Reasons Why @riseaabook is a Must-have 📚✨
1. 🌟 A hidden gem that deserves more love.
2. 🎯 Captures 90s Asian American pop culture perfectly.
3. ✍️ Diverse writing styles that keep you hooked.
4. 🎌 Anime-inspired visuals that add a unique flair.
5. 🕹️ Nostalgia hits with mentions of *The Joy Luck Club*, Kristi Yamaguchi, and *Crazy Rich Asians*.
6. 🛑 Tackles important issues like Asian American identity and cultural challenges.
7. 💡 A valuable resource for learning and awareness.
8. 👶 An inspiration for parents and a legacy for the next generation.
So glad to have this book in our home! 🙌 #RiseBook #AsianAmericanCulture #BookRecommendations
Big thank you to filmmaker (and now author) @jonmchu for including RISE on this list of book recommendations for Elle. You must read his newly released memoir VIEWFINDER, on shelves now! And check out his excellent entry on the making of Crazy Rich Asians in RISE (page 388)!
FYI, the Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Mall in Honolulu currently has three copies of RISE signed by @originalspin and @angryasianman . Big shout out to the kind staff who let us sign and actually believed us when we claimed to be the authors. #mahalo
Attention! Our publisher is running a low price promotion on RISE! From now through May 22, the eBook of RISE is only $1.99! Marked down from $19.99! Read RISE on your tablet or e-reader, without the bulk of a 500-page hardcover. For a limited time only!
This month marked the second anniversary of the publication of RISE! So it’s fitting that us authors got to hang with our amazing editor @jenny.y.xu during her recent visit to Los Angeles. (Visit @bopomofocafe for the best drinks and eats.) This was actually Jenny and Philip’s first time meeting face to face!
RISE has popped back up as a top seller on Amazon in the Asian American Studies category. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! We suspect it has something to do with the fact that RISE is not only just $18.99 — the lowest it’s ever been — but also currently selling at a deal of three for the price of two. Purchase a copy if you haven’t already! Or give one (or several) as a gifts!
If you loved RISE, you’ll love THE GOLDEN SCREEN: The Movies That Made Asian America. Jeff Yang’s latest book, now on shelves everywhere, celebrates and examines the history of Asian Americans on the big screen, exploring how iconic films have shaped Hollywood, representation, and American culture. Phil and Philip also have small contributions to the book. Get it wherever you buy books!
Philip recently met RISE illustrator Julia Kuo for the first time in person — in Taipei, of all places! Julia is responsible for the hundreds of portraits on our cover, as well as the “Spaces” artwork throughout the book.
Honolulu! Live podcast recording and book signing! Join @originalspin and @angryasianman as they discuss Jeff's latest book THE GOLDEN SCREEN: The Movies That Made Asian America. Wednesday, October 18, 6-8pm at Bās Bookshop (1154 Nuuanu Ave).
As we close out the month of May, a huge THANK YOU goes out to all the libraries, booksellers and community orgs who included RISE in your Heritage Month displays (this one was spotted at @tatteredcoverbookstore in Denver). Let’s do it again next year! But just remember: for many of us, EVERY month is Heritage Month.
