Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America

This graphic novel provides senior-level readers with a narrative that highlights the experience of Chinese immigrants in North America by depicting the systemic racism and injustices they faced through the perspective of a single family. Key themes of reconciliation and justice are broached in “Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America,” allowing students to analyze the story as a whole or specific sections of it to explore the lasting effects of discriminatory policies in Canada.