MOCA Heroes is a series of FREE digital, non-fiction magazines that explore the lives of Chinese American trailblazers. Stay tuned for upcoming editions—share widely!

MOCA Heroes: Maya Lin

Maya Lin is a world-famous artist, sculptor, and architect. Read on to learn more about her life and work! Best for grades 4-6.

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MOCA Heroes: Chinese Railroad Workers

Learn about the lives and experiences of the Chinese railroad workers who built America’s first transcontinental railroad. Best for grades 4-6. 

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MOCA Heroes: Yung Wing

Who was Yung Wing? Yung Wing (1828–1912) was the first Chinese immigrant to graduate from an overseas college at Yale University! He established the Chinese Education Mission (CEM) to send Chinese students to study in the United States, creating a generation of cultural ambassadors. Learn more by reading the full magazine. Best for grades 6–8.

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Meet Daisy and her brother Bowling Ball as they introduce you to the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and all the neat artifacts you can see here on your visit! Consider questions like: What was life like for the first Chinese immigrants who moved to America? What customs and traditions did they bring along with them? How did the Chinese American community come together? What were their struggles and accomplishments?

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Click here to download and read in Spanish!