The Rainbow People
The Rainbow People by Laurence Yep is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on August 30, 1992. This collection features 20 tales drawn from 69 stories collected during a 1930s WPA project, organized into thematic sections such as “Tricksters” and “Virtues and Vices.” Each story is accompanied by a thoughtful introduction that provides context regarding the feelings and backgrounds of the original storytellers, showcasing Yep’s vigorous and often poetic narrative style.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that reflect the rich tapestry of experiences within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The stories are imbued with earthy humor and realism, often touched with a sense of fatalism. This 208-page book offers insights into the cultural heritage and social landscapes of the United States, making it a significant addition to juvenile fiction.
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“Culled from 69 stories collected in a [1930s] WPA project, [these 20] tales are organized into sections with themes like ‘Tricksters’ or ‘Virtues and Vices,’ each with a thoughtful introduction placing the individual stories in the context of feelings and background of the original tellers. Yep’s telling is vigorous, often poetic, imbued with earthy humor and realism touched with fatalism. A handsomely designed collection.” —K.
Notable Children’s Books of 1989 (ALA)
The USA Through Children’s Books 1990 (ALA)
1989 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction
1990 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
1989 Children’s Editors’ Choices (BL)
Notable 1989 Children’s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
Children’s Books of 1989 (Library of Congress)
1989 Children’s Books (NY Public Library)
“The Best Books” 1989 (Parents Magazine)
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