American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
"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.
The 4061st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 233
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 97th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- The 100 Best YA Books of All Time (Time)