American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang is a graphic novel published by First Second on February 23, 2021. This reprint edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The narrative intertwines the lives of three seemingly unrelated characters: Jin Wang, a Chinese-American student navigating a new school; the Monkey King, a figure from a classic Chinese fable; and Chin-Kee, who embodies negative stereotypes and disrupts his cousin Danny’s life. Their stories converge in a surprising manner, creating a modern fable that explores identity and cultural challenges.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as coming of age and the complexities of Asian American experiences. The book delves into the struggles of fitting in and the impact of cultural heritage, all while maintaining an engaging and action-packed storyline. American Born Chinese offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and cultural identity, making it a significant addition to the genres of young adult fiction and graphic novels.
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A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he’s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; 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. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.
American Born Chinese is the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award, a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, and a New York Times bestseller.
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