American Born Chinese
Age 12 +
11 January 2024Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
Now a hit TV show on Disney + starring Michelle Yeoh! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling creator Gene Yang, American Born Chinese is a groundbreaking graphic novel about race, friendship and the American Dream, with full-colour artwork.
All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. But when his family moves to a new neighbourhood, he suddenly finds that he's...
Details
11 January 2024240 pages
9781035016655Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjects — shame, racism, and friendship — receive thoughtful, powerful examination.Booklist
This much-anticipated, affecting store about growing up different is more than just the story of a Chinese-American childhood: it's a fable for every kid born into a body and a life they wished they could escape.Publisher's Weekly
The art blends the clean lines of anime with a bold American palette. Yang is equally adept at depicting a high school cafeteria and the Monkey King's fantastical realm.New York Times
