Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang is an American cartoonist and writer known for his work in the graphic novel genre. His notable works include 'American Born Chinese,' which was the first graphic novel to be nominated for a National Book Award and the first to win the American Library Association's Michael L. Printz Award. He has also written for the popular comic series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'Superman.' In 2016, the Library of Congress named him a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Books
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1. American Born Chinese
"American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang is a graphic novel that weaves together three distinct storylines to explore themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and self-acceptance. The book follows the lives of Jin Wang, a Chinese-American boy struggling to fit in at school, the Monkey King, a mythical character striving for acceptance among his peers, and Danny, a white American teenager dealing with his Chinese cousin's visit. Through these interconnected narratives, the book delves into the complexities of being an immigrant and the challenges of navigating multiple cultural identities in America.
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