by Gene Luen Yang
A
tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born
Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin
Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover
that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the
powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese
fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative
Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his
yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected
twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an
amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. (Publisher) (NoveList) Available from many sources, including Powell's Books, Multnomah County Library, and Kindle.
Reading Group Leader: Ms. Grenert
Reading Group Members: Brandon B, Jackson D, Neolani J, Ridley K, James R, Griffin R, and Sam B.
Reading Group Leader: Ms. Grenert
Reading Group Members: Brandon B, Jackson D, Neolani J, Ridley K, James R, Griffin R, and Sam B.