K-12 Evaluated Resource Collection

Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America
Wong, D.H.T.
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.
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
  • 10-12
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