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American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
Age: 9th-12th grade
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" (Goodreads featured bio).
The end propels this graphic novel into a deep and critical examination of internalized racism, an examination that isn't spelled out but requires the reader to think deeper. This approach is a fresh touch on young adult literature where the author trusts the reader to think deeper on the subject without alienating the reader.
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" (Goodreads featured bio).
The end propels this graphic novel into a deep and critical examination of internalized racism, an examination that isn't spelled out but requires the reader to think deeper. This approach is a fresh touch on young adult literature where the author trusts the reader to think deeper on the subject without alienating the reader.