preorder for 9/16 Melinda Heights author visit
Reserve a signed / personalized copy of MAMIE TAKES A STAND!
Children's book author Marie Chan will visit Melinda Heights Elementary School on Monday 9/16 to present her new picture book MAMIE TAKES A STAND. Students will learn the little-known story of Mamie Tape, an eight-year-old Chinese American girl whose desire for knowledge and belonging led her family to fight for her right to attend public school in San Francisco.
As a former California public school teacher, Ms. Marie holds Mamie Tape’s story in her heart because she would not have been allowed to teach or study in California if Mamie had not fought against racial discrimination and won her case.
Reserve a copy of MAMIE TAKES A STAND for your family! Choose your shipping / personalization options below. Books shipped to Melinda Heights Elementary will arrive in time for Ms. Marie's 9/16 author visit. Books shipped home will arrive afterwards.
About the author
Marie Chan shares stories that inspire love for all. Being the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants fueled her passion to write children’s books that amplify underrepresented voices, highlight hidden figures in Asian American history, and build cross-cultural awareness. Marie lives in California with her husband, two children with a third in heaven, and her giant rabbit, Sunshine.
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