Examines the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and Canada, discussing their contributions during the California gold rush and in building the transcontinental railroad and providing information about discrimination against Chinese immigrants and the levels of immigration from 1965 to the present day.

Presents the life of the young architect-sculptor who designed the controversial memorial honoring United States soldiers who served in the Vietnam War.

The author describes how he grew up as a Chinese American in San Francisco and how he came to use his writing to celebrate his family and his ethnic heritage.

The first Christmas since Julie's parents' divorce is difficult for the whole family, but Julie finds comfort sharing the Chinese New Year traditions of her best friend, Ivy Ling, and thinking about new beginnings.