AUNTIE KRISTINA'S GUIDE TO ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVISM

A vibrant, interactive, and inclusive handbook exploring Asian American identity, history, and activism.

Framed as both a manual and a manifesto, this title introduces the tools, language, and legacies of Asian American activism. Created by performance artist and activist Wong and the co-founders of the “Radical Cram School” web series, this guidebook encourages participation, inviting readers to learn by doing. The modular chapters address core concepts, including history, intersectionality, and allyship. Subsections unpack and add dimension to the subject matter: “Auntie Hero” profiles shine a spotlight on Asian American activists from across generations, both well-known and unsung. Introductions to young people who embody activism appear in “Meet a Young Rebel” segments, and the “Young Rebel Text Chat” exchanges feature fictional conversations that ground systemic issues in everyday experiences. “Reverse Engineer a Revolution” applies STEM-style thinking to social justice through data analysis, problem-solving activities, and experiments. “Call to Action” and “Smarts and Crafts” activities and “Diary-ah!” journal prompts invite active engagement. The “Closing Dis-Patch” at the end of each chapter offers readers a scout-style merit badge. The authors speak to their audience with warmth and urgency, inviting readers to see themselves as part of a larger continuum of resistance and civic engagement. The visuals are dense and energetic: Pages brim with color, patterns, and stylized portraits, occasionally supplemented by historical photographs. The culturally and geographically expansive approach, which includes Pacific Islanders, offers relatable and informative content to a broad range of readers.

Artful, ambitious, and unapologetically participatory.