Sunday, July 4, 2010

american born chinese

Pien, L., & Yang, G. L. (2006). American born Chinese. New York: First Second.  
ISBN: 978-0312384487

For anyone who has not yet jumped on the graphic novel bandwagon, this beautiful rendered book is an ideal way to discover the medium. Three stories intertwine as the book explores identity, ethnicity, and belonging. Stylized images in vivid color draw the reader in, and this book demonstates that the graphic novel format can be employed to tackle serious, thought-provoking issues (some may be put off by the stereotypes brought to light here). Winner of the Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature.

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