From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call to action that highlights Asian American history, paired with vibrant and colorful illustrations by artist and activist, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS is a rich celebration of Asian American identity and a reminder of self-worth, of legacy, and, most of all, of destiny. This dynamic, lustrous Asian American anthem invites readers to turn pain and sacrifice into strength, to claim space for stories and dreams. Asian Americans are the history of this land and children of the celestial. This moving manifesto of rebirth will resonate with every reader who has ever felt underestimated, erased, or left out of the combination. In Joanna Ho’s true classic style, she creates a poetic ode that celebrates Asian American communities and their history. Debut illustrator Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s signature bright and bold palette brings to light the strength and power within us all, creating a mesmerizing, stunning, and magical masterpiece that proves how we can shape our pain and struggle into one of joy and power. Together, Joanna and Amanda remind readers to rise up, speak out, and step into power.