Speak Up By Janet Wong (Grades 1-3)

Award winning author Janet Wong was born in California, the child of a Chinese Father and a Korean Mother. However, growing up, she spoke neither Chinese nor Korean. She is the author of over 30 works of children's literature including picture books and poetry anthologies and her work has also been highlighted in numerous poetry anthologies not written by her. Most recently, Janet Wong received the 2021 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.