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**ALA Best New Books September 2020**'Compelling, characterdriven historical fiction inspired by true events.' Booklist, Starred Review2020 Goodreads Choice Awards SemiFinalist'Moore's impressively detailed research makes this a good introduction to this often neglected chapter in American history.' Library Journal'This meticulously researched book is unputdownable.' Historical Novel SocietyA powerful story based on true events surrounding Donaldina Cameron and other brave women who fought to help ChineseAmerican women escape discrimination and slavery in the late 19th century in California.When Donaldina Cameron arrives at the Occidental Mission Home for Girls in 1895, she intends to teach sewing skills to young Chinese women immigrants, but, within days, she discovers that the job is much more complicated than perfect stitches and even hems. San Francisco has a dark side, one where a powerful underground organizationthe criminal tongbrings Chinese young women to America to sell them as slaves. With the help of Chinese interpreters and the Chinatown police squad, Donaldina becomes a tireless social reformer to stop the abominable slave and prostitution trade.Mei Lien believes she is sailing to the 'Gold Mountain' in America to become the wife of a rich Chinese man.Instead she finds herself sold into prostitutionbeaten, starved, and forced into an opium addiction. It is only after a narrow escape that she hears of the mission home and dares to think there might be hope for a new life.The Paper Daughters of Chinatown throws new light on the ageold scourge of human trafficking. The heroes who fought this evil and the victims who triumphed over it more than a hundred years ago offer a bright example of courage and determination for anyone wishing for a better world.
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- Q: What is 'The Paper Daughters of Chinatown' about? A: 'The Paper Daughters of Chinatown' is a historical fiction novel based on true events, focusing on Donaldina Cameron and other women who fought against the discrimination and slavery of Chinese-American women in the late 19th century California.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Heather B. Moore, an author known for her compelling historical fiction.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Paper Daughters of Chinatown' falls under the genre of cultural heritage and historical fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in social issues? A: Yes, the book addresses significant social issues such as human trafficking and the fight for social justice, making it suitable for readers interested in these topics.
- Q: Has this book received any awards? A: 'The Paper Daughters of Chinatown' was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of courage, determination, resilience, and the fight against human trafficking, highlighting the struggles of women in a historical context.