I am The Brian: How a high school student changed his community with hope and determination.
Brian Jon
eBook
(, Aug. 5, 2020)
A story about his stance against racial discrimination and advocacy for the underrepresented."Wherever I go, Whatever I do, I will speak with confidence." When Brian was a freshman in high school, a racially charged incident occurred at a nearby high school, where a teacher asserted, "I hate Koreans." This book chronicles Brian’s passionate response, including his two-year journey of petitioning to raise 1,500 signatures and eventually establishing the Asian American Youth Council. It also takes the reader through Brian’s other significant moments, such as when he saved a man’s life by performing CPR or became the only male cheerleader while wrestling on the varsity team. For youths who are uncertain about their future endeavors, "I am The Brian" challenges them to push their boundaries and explore their passions. This book also sheds a candid light on the struggles of minorities and the importance of self-identity to both teenagers and second generation Asian-Americans.