American Born Chinese

American Born Chinese - Paperback

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American Born Chinese - Paperback

American Born Chinese - Paperback

by Gene Luen Yang
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Book Overview

by Gene Luen Yang (Author), Gene Luen Yang (Illustrator)

From bestselling author Gene Luen Yang comes the award-winning graphic novel that redefined the medium. Original Series Now Available on Disney+

Jin Wang just wants to fit in.

But fitting in isn't simple when you feel caught between worlds.

Told through three interwoven stories, this groundbreaking graphic novel follows Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits.

Jin is ultimately forced to confront questions about culture, belonging, and self-acceptance in a way that's both funny, painful, and deeply human.

Why readers love American Born Chinese:

- One of the most important modern graphic novels in schools
- Blends humor, myth, and realism seamlessly
- Deeply relatable exploration of identity
- Engaging for teens and adults alike
- Frequently taught in classrooms and literature courses

Author Biography

Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. He was named a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature by the Library of Congress in 2016, and advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, has been adapted into an original series on Disney+. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the LA Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His nonfiction graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner award and a Printz honor. His other comics work includes Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), and Superman Smashes the Klan and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series (both with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.

Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 23, 2021
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: American Born Chinese
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 1
ISBN9781250811899
Author Gene Luen Yang
PublisherFirst Second
GenreYoung adult, Society & culture, and Comics & graphic novels
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

Young Adult Coming of Age Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Graphic Novels Young Adults

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GENE LUEN YANG is the fifth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, has been adapted into an original series on Disney+. His nonfiction graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner Award and a Printz honor. In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. geneyang.com LeUYEN PHAM has illustrated more than one​ ​hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book​ ​Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, and the bestselling Princess​ ​in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. She is the cocreator,​ ​along with Shannon Hale, of the bestselling Friends series. Her own​ ​books include Outside, Inside, The Bear Who Wasn't There, and Big​ ​Sister, Little Sister. leuyenpham.com

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