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.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 233
- Original Language
- English
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 99th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 3503rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best YA Books of All Time (Time)