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| Yang, G.L. (n.d.) Abc [digital image]. Retrieved November 6, 2016 from http://geneyang.com/works/ american-born-chinese?portfolioID =57124 |
Yang, G.L. (2006). American
born Chinese. New York: First Second. ISBN: 978-159643-152-2, $19.95
(hardcover).
The Monkey King seeks to become the most powerful god in the
land.
Jin Wang just wants to fit in among his white, American
classmates.
Danny wishes his cousin Chin-Kee would stop visiting from
China and embarrassing him so much.
Master story-teller and artist Gene Luen Yang creates a tale
in which one character becomes another, and circumstances are not always as
they seem. Tackling issues such as
racism, stereotypes, and the politics of middle and high school, the multi-ethnic
characters in this graphic novel have to grapple with a clash of cultures. Will Jin Wang ever be at peace with his
Chinese heritage? Will the Monkey King
learn from his pride? You’ll have to
check out American Born Chinese to find out!
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| Yang, G.L. (2006). American born Chinese [digital images]. Photographs of original artwork taken on November 6, 2016. |
* 2006 National Book Awards - Young People's Literature
(finalist)
* 2007 Michael L. Printz Award (winner)
* 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New
* Publishers Weekly Comics Week Best Comic of the Year
* San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year
* 2006/2007 Best Book Award from The Chinese American
Librarians Association
* Amazon.com Best Graphic Novel/Comic of the Year
* Booklist Top Ten Graphic Novel for Youth
* NPR Holiday Pick
* Time Magazine Top Ten Comic of the Year
* Lark Pien, colorist, received the 2007 Harvey Award for
Best Colorist
HOMEMADE TEES:
Whether you're a Chinese American, or just a person who thinks ABC is a fantastic novel, you can show your pride by purchasing the following t-shirt from Zazzle.
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| SouvenirKattunge. (n.d.). American born Chinese t-shirt [digital image]. Retrieved November 6, 2016 from https://www.zazzle.co.nz /americanbornchinese_t_shirt-235646729290883440 |
Or if that doesn't suit your fancy, you can show your super-fan-dom by wearing a Transformers shirt instead. These changing toys make several significant appearances throughout the novel and are obviously a favorite toy of the author. Get yours from Amazon!
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| Amazon. (n.d.) Transformers autobots logo [digital image]. Retrieved November 6, 2016 from https://www.amazon.com/ Transformers-Autobots-Adult-Heather-T-Shirt/ dp/B00D4BD8BA/ref=sr_1_3?ie= UTF8&qid=1478379179&sr=8-3& keywords=transformers+shirt |
WANT MORE? Author Gene Luen Yang speaks about his success as a comic artist and author, his novel American Born Chinese and how important it is for children to read without walls.
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