American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese
By: Gene Luen Yang
Booktalk:
Library Cat Rating: 😻 😻 😻
VERDICT is that this is a must own graphic novel for every library. Yang interweaves three unique Asian American storylines in one beautifully written and illustrated book that will speak to readers young and old.
Awards:
Michael L. Pintz Award (2007), National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2006), Booklist Top Ten Graphic Novel for Youth, NPR Holiday Pick, Publishers Weekly Comics Week Best Comic of the Year, San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year, The Reuben Award for Best Comic Book, The Chinese American Librarians Association 2006/2007 Best Book Award, Eisner Awards (2007), One Book One San Diego for Young Adult (2014)
Citation:
Yang, Gene Luen. (2006). American born Chinese. New York, NY: Square Fish.
Annotation:
A graphic novel that explores the culture barriers encountered by young Chinese Americans in various settings.
VERDICT is that this is a must own graphic novel for every library. Yang interweaves three unique Asian American storylines in one beautifully written and illustrated book that will speak to readers young and old.
Awards:
Michael L. Pintz Award (2007), National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2006), Booklist Top Ten Graphic Novel for Youth, NPR Holiday Pick, Publishers Weekly Comics Week Best Comic of the Year, San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year, The Reuben Award for Best Comic Book, The Chinese American Librarians Association 2006/2007 Best Book Award, Eisner Awards (2007), One Book One San Diego for Young Adult (2014)
Citation:
Yang, Gene Luen. (2006). American born Chinese. New York, NY: Square Fish.
Annotation:
A graphic novel that explores the culture barriers encountered by young Chinese Americans in various settings.
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Extras:
Author Gene Luen Yang talks about the creation of a graphic novel.
Get to know Gene Luen Yang and how personal experiences have influenced his writing!
Wish you could read graphic novels in school? Gene Luen Yang thinks you should be able to!
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