Adventures of Asia Spotlight: Asian American Stories
As part of Asia Society Texas' online learning platform, Adventures of Asia is designed to be a highly engaging way for students to learn about Asian and Asian American cultures, history, and life. The interactive webcomics website features a collection of 14 original stories set in the U.S., China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.
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In contrast to the many collections of webcomics and manga available online, Adventures of Asia elevates the social context of each story by collaborating with authors and artists living in the country of the story's setting. Each webcomic has been crafted to help students investigate the world around them, recognize the perspectives of others, communicate their own ideas and understandings, and motivate them to take action in their own lives and communities.
While Adventures of Asia was designed for students, we invite readers of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the comics! In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're highlighting our four U.S.-based comics and sharing a fun activity with each one.
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The Gee Family of Houston | Sushi King | The World Within Reach: The Story of Yueping Sun | Fortunes
The Gee Family of Houston
By Laura Gao
Through political candidacy and Chinese delicacies, the different branches of the Gee family wound together to reach the hearts of Houstonians and combat racism and segregation. Their transformative impact blossomed into the lively Bellaire Asiatown we know today, an offshoot of the diversity and inclusion they fostered here in the heart of Texas.
Activity
Complete your own family chart!
Sushi King
By Rumi Hara
By transforming seafood into a symbol of social acceptance, it's only fitting that Glen Gondo has been crowned the Sushi King. But such a grand title didn't come easily.
Read along to uncover just how H-E-B sushi came to fill the hearts, homes, and stomachs of Houstonians today!
Activity
Make your own faux sushi!
The World Within Reach: The Story of Yueping Sun
By Laura Gao
Follow along on the journey of Yueping Sun and how she wrote a heartwarming tale of tribulation and triumph for herself not bound by the little red book that defined her grandparents' generation.
Activity
Create your own zine inspired by Yueping's story!
Fortunes
By GB Tran
Judy Le didn't have an easy start at life. Already a war refugee at two years old, she had overcome impossible odds by making it to the United States with her family. But in this new land, the Le family gambled more than just their survival. Traditions like Tết faced extinction when confronted by acculturation to the American lifestyle.
Read on to see the sacrifices Judy had to make to be successful, and what success has come to mean to her.
Activity
Make your own lucky red envelopes!
About APAH Month at Asia Society Texas
Beginning in 2021, Asia Society Texas has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Houston community and beyond through a curated calendar of events for 31 ways to celebrate over the 31 days of May. Spotlighting the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans, the calendar highlights the month's key Asia Society programming, providing a platform to showcase local artists, performers, educators, and leaders who contribute to the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Houston while also featuring staff recommendations for our favorite music, books, movies, and more by Asian and Asian American creatives.
At Asia Society Texas, APAH Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Asians and Asian Americans and to uplift their stories to a broader audience as part of our goal to inspire our larger community to better understand one another through culture, conversation, and connection. For information about sponsoring APAH Month and other projects like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.
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About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
