This essential and urgent book presents research-based understandings about Asian American early childhood, bringing to light the battle Asian Americans face against American nativism from their early years' experiences.
The first of its kind in academic literature, the book addresses the well-known issue of underrepresentation of Asian Americans in early childhood education research and practice, and in American society in general. Using the intersectionality and multiple identities perspectives, the authors explore a myriad of inaccurate cultural perceptions and misrepresentations, centering within-group differences among Asian American children and giving particular attention to disempowered groups among them. Issues related to socioeconomic status, gender, dis/abilities, linguistic backgrounds, and minority groups among Asian American populations are addressed, with implications for researchers and educators as well as context for examining the policies that cause inequities among Asian American children.
This book is key reading for early childhood education researchers, professors, and graduate students to become more productively engaged in discussions and practices toward racial justice.

Sohyun "Soh" Meacham, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Northern Iowa.

Su-Jeong Wee, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies at California State University, Los Angeles.

Jinhee Kim, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University.

Sophia Han, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and Teacher Education at the University of South Florida.

Wu-Ying Hsieh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education at the University of Northern Iowa.