American Born Chinese [Paperback]

Original Series Now Available on Disney+

Bonus Content: Includes an interview with author Gene Luen Yang and series creator Kelvin Yu

A tour-de-force byNew York Timesbestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang,American Born Chinesetells 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 Chineseis an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.

American Born Chineseis the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award, a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, and aNew York Timesbestseller.

Gene Luen Yangwrites, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. He was named a National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature by the Library of Congress in 2016, and advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. His graphic novelAmerican Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, has been adapted into an original series on Disney+. His two-volume graphic novelBoxers & Saintswon the LA Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His nonfiction graphic novel,Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner award and a Printz honor. His other comics work includesSecret Coders(with Mike Holmes),The Shadow Hero(with Sonny Liew), andSuperman Smashes the Kl£”