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The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong

by Paula Yoo

Illustrator: Lin Wang

Ages: 6+

Published: 2019

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

ISBN: 978-1-62014-853-2

Keywords: Actors, Diversity, film industry, Chinese Americans

This history of the Chinese in America and the early film industry and fictionalized biography of the internationally famous actor includes a glossary, sources, and archival photos.