This first-of-its-kind, two-volume set examines physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that undermine-or support-healthy development in Asian American children.

How do skin color, culture, racial and ethnic identities, politics, economics, and environment influence children's mental health and academic success? Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health spotlights these forces and more. This unique, two-volume work examines a wide range of factors that affect children, including family conditions and economic status, child abuse, substance abuse, gangs, and community stability, as well as prejudices such as the common expectation that Asian Americans are a "model minority" and their children "whiz kids."

Since education is key to success, contributors consider the factors affecting Asian American children largely in the context of educational readiness and academic adjustment. However, the set is not limited to exploring problems. It also looks at factors that help Asian American children be mentally healthy, engaged, and successful at school and in later life. Volume one of the set explores development and context, while volume two looks at prevention and treatment.

Frederick T.L. Leong, PhD, is professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, in the industrial/organizational and clinical psychology programs.

Linda Juang, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Psychology at San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.

Desiree Baolian Qin, PhD, is assistant professor of human development and family studies at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Hiram E. Fitzgerald, PhD, is associate provost for University Outreach and Engagement and university distinguished professor of psychology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, and adjunct professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.