Print Resources: Biographies

The following list is by no means exhaustive. Please use the Monroe County Library's main catalog to search for more sources on specific individuals.

Extraordinary Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
By Susan Sinnott, 2003.
--Contains biographical entries on more than 65 important Asian American individuals and collective groups throughout American history.

Asian American novelists : a bio-bibliographical critical sourcebook
Edited by Emmanuel S. Nelson, 2000.
--Contains entries on over 70 Asian American authors.

Asian-American scientists
By Lisa Yount, 1998.
--Gives profiles of 12 important and groundbreaking scientist.

16 extraordinary Asian Americans
By Nancy Lobb, 1996
--Includes entries on Daniel K. Inouye, Maxine Hong Kingston, I.M. Pei, Maya Lin, An Wang, Haing Ngor, Seiji Ozawa, Kristi Yamaguchi, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Yo-Yo Ma, David Ho, Wendy Lee Gramm, Ellison Onizuka, Carlos Bulosan , Jose Aruego, Dustin Nguyen.

Notable Asian Americans
Edited by Helen Zia and Susan B. Gall, 1995
--Contains brief biographies (average 3 pages) that highlight the achievements of 250 Asian American "role models." A good starter source.

Lives of notable Asian Americans : arts, entertainment, sports
By Geraldine Gan, 1995.
--Strong focus on well-known/popular culture Asian American authors and artists.

Contemporary American success stories. famous people of Asian ancestry
By Barbara J. Marvis, 1994.
--Covers a range of notable individuals presented as "inspirations."

Asian American biographies
Globe Fearon, 1994.