# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C3BaxbyvTVO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10949971-nextshark-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-06T22:05:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

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Have you ever heard of the Manilamen, and did you know that they were the first Asians in America?⁠
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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.⁠
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NextShark is excited to share the release of ThirdStateBooks' first publication in partnership with TAAForg written by Amy Chu and illustrated by Louie Chin.⁠
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You can order Fighting to Belong! on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop NOW!⁠
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Follow 👉 ThirdStateBooks and taaforg 🫶⁠
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👋 Follow 👉 NextShark 👈 for your Asian & Asian American content and news ⁠
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#partnership #TAAF #TSB #thirdstatebooks #RSVP #event #NYC #booksigning #fightingtobelong #graphicnovel #AANHPIhistory #booksforkids #manilamen #asianamericanhistory

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fightingtobelong, event, manilamen, asianamericanhistory, tsb, rsvp, thirdstatebooks, booksforkids, taaf, nyc, booksigning, graphicnovel, aanhpihistory, partnership

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