Lost & Found Based on a True Story
Lost & Found Based on a True Story by Mei Yu is a bright and engaging early reader graphic novel published by Union Square Kids in 2024. This 128-page book is presented in English and explores the challenges of adapting to a new environment, particularly focusing on the experience of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a different country.
Readers will find a relatable narrative as Mei Yu recounts her journey of moving from China to Canada and the complexities of being the new kid in school. The story highlights her unique approach to learning English and the friendships she forms along the way. With themes rooted in cultural and regional experiences, this work fits within the realms of juvenile nonfiction, biography, and graphic novels, offering insights into the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
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“This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country.” —Publishers Weekly
Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new kid in a new school, in a new country. That’s exactly the situation Mei Yu finds herself in when her family moves from China to Canada. As she navigates her new school, she discovers a unique way to learn English and makes a new friend along the way in this heartwarming story based on the author’s own experiences.
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