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A review by cweichel
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung
5.0
This beautiful book pays homage to Tyrus Wong, who came to the USA with his father under a false name. While not recognized for his contributions to art in his lifetime, “his story reminds us that immigrants, wanted or not, leave an essential ark on the masterpiece that is this nation.” If you have seen the Disney film, Bambi, then you have seen his work.
The book is a great introduction to what being a paper son means. It addresses the systemic racism of North America.
I know that Canada had its own racist policy limiting immigration from nonwhite countries through the head tax. After reading this book I discovered that Canada had its own paper son system.
You can learn more about it here. https://ccncourstories.wordpress.com/videos/paper-sons-video/
The book is a great introduction to what being a paper son means. It addresses the systemic racism of North America.
I know that Canada had its own racist policy limiting immigration from nonwhite countries through the head tax. After reading this book I discovered that Canada had its own paper son system.
You can learn more about it here. https://ccncourstories.wordpress.com/videos/paper-sons-video/