Inspire kids to learn about Asian American heroes all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

A coloring sheet for 1st graders about people from around the world. This one is of a Japanese girl in traditional clothes.

A coloring sheet for 1st graders about traditional clothing from around the world. This one is of a Chinese girl in traditional dress.

Meet one man whose influence is all around us: I.M. Pei, one of the most celebrated architects of the 20th century.

Jeremy Lin is a basketball sensation and the very first American-born NBA player of Chinese heritage.

Hawaiians might already know this famous name: Duke Kahanamoku, one of the most accomplished athletes in history and a pioneer of the sport of surfing.

Can't keep your kid off the ice? Hand her this coloring page of figure-skating hero Kristi Yamaguchi, one of the most accomplished figure skaters in the world.

Can't keep your kid off the ice? Hand her this coloring page of figure-skating hero Michelle Kwan, one of the most accomplished figure skaters in history.

Few politicians are as inspirational as Dan Inouye, the highest-ranking Asian-American politician in the U.S.!

Maya Lin is best known for designing the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial while still a college student, but has also designed buildings, sculptures, and art.

Larry Shinoda is an influential car designer who brought some of the most iconic cars of the 20th century to life.

If your kid can't get enough of baseball, introduce him to star player and important barrier-breaker, Ichiro Suzuki.