Have you ever heard of the Manilamen, and did you know that they were the first Asians in America?⁠ ⁠ While this may not have been taught in mainstream history curricula, graphic novel "Fighting to Belong!" (Volume I) aims to teach kids of all backgrounds important events in AANHPI history.⁠ ⁠ NextShark is excited to share the release of ThirdStateBooks' first publication in partnership with TAAForg written by Amy Chu and illustrated by Louie Chin.⁠ ⁠ You can order Fighting to Belong! on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop NOW!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Follow 👉 ThirdStateBooks and taaforg 🫶⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 👋 Follow 👉 NextShark 👈 for your Asian & Asian American content and news ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #partnership #TAAF #TSB #thirdstatebooks #RSVP #event #NYC #booksigning #fightingtobelong #graphicnovel #AANHPIhistory #booksforkids #manilamen #asianamericanhistory