Explainer Video For Kids: Who is Asian American?

This short, kid-friendly video introduces the rich diversity within Asian American communities — perfect for watching together with your child. After watching the videos together, discuss your reactions, reflections, and wonderings by using the accompanying discussion prompts.

Discussion prompts:

• Are you Asian American? Do you know someone who is Asian American? What does it mean to be Asian American? 
• People all come from different racial/ethnic groups and cultures. Can you name the ethnic groups or cultures that your family is from?
  • If you’re not sure, here are some examples of racial/ethnic groups: Filipino/a/x, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Cambodian, Hmong, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Bangladeshi, Laotian, Singaporean, White, Irish, Norwegian, Italian, African American, Haitian, Somali, Jamaican, Native American, Navajo, Cherokee, Latino/a/x, Mexican, Cuban, Salvadoran, Dominican, Guatemalan, and so many more!
• What is Asia? Can we find Asia on a map?
• Asian Americans eat lots of different foods with their family and community. Draw a picture of a memory related to food that makes you happy. What were you eating? Who were you with? Why does this memory make you happy?

EmbraceRace is grateful to Dr. Anna Kimura, Amaesha Durazi, Dr. Abby Saavedra, and the research team of the Asian American Families Study for their partnership in creating this and other resources for caregivers to Asian American children.