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PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-100312384483
ISBN-139780312384487
eBay Product ID (ePID)66996240
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Born Chinese
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSchool & Education, General, Comics & Graphic Novels / General, People & Places / United States / Asian American, Comics & Graphic Novels / Coming of Age
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYang, Gene Luen, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorGene Luen Yang
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth."-New York Times Book Review "Like Toni Morrison'sThe Bluest Eyeand Laurence Yep'sDragonwings, this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama."-School Library Journal, Starred Review ". . . brilliantly written and designed, sophisticated and wise."-The Miami Herald ". . . one of the most powerful and entertaining works of literature to be published this year . . ."-The San Francisco Chronicle "Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others."-Publishers Weekly "Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjectsshame, racism, and friendshipreceive thoughtful, powerful examination."-Booklist "This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions."-Voice of Youth Advocates, Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others., Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjects--shame, racism, and friendship--receive thoughtful, powerful examination., "Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth."- New York Times Book Review "Like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep's Dragonwings , this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama."- School Library Journal , Starred Review ". . . brilliantly written and designed, sophisticated and wise."- The Miami Herald ". . . one of the most powerful and entertaining works of literature to be published this year . . ."- The San Francisco Chronicle "Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others."- Publishers Weekly "Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title."- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjectsshame, racism, and friendshipreceive thoughtful, powerful examination."- Booklist "This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions."- Voice of Youth Advocates, "Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth."- New York Times Book Review "Like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep's Dragonwings , this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama."- School Library Journal , Starred Review ". . . brilliantly written and designed, sophisticated and wise."- The Miami Herald ". . . one of the most powerful and entertaining works of literature to be published this year . . ."- The San Francisco Chronicle "Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others."- Publishers Weekly "Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title."- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjectsshame, racism, and friendshipreceive thoughtful, powerful examination."- Booklist "This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions."- Voice of Youth Advocates, "Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth." -- New York Times Book Review "Like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep's Dragonwings , this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review ". . . brilliantly written and designed, sophisticated and wise." -- The Miami Herald ". . . one of the most powerful and entertaining works of literature to be published this year . . ." -- The San Francisco Chronicle "Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others." -- Publishers Weekly "Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjects--shame, racism, and friendship--receive thoughtful, powerful examination." -- Booklist "This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions." -- Voice of Youth Advocates, Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth., Like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep's Dragonwings , this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama., "Gene Luen Yang has created that rare article: a youthful tale with something new to say about American youth." -- New York Times Book Review "Like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep's Dragonwings , this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama." -- School Library Journal, starred review ". . . brilliantly written and designed, sophisticated and wise." -- The Miami Herald ". . . one of the most powerful and entertaining works of literature to be published this year . . ." -- The San Francisco Chronicle "Yang accomplishes the remarkable feat of practicing what he preaches with this book: accept who you are and you'll already have reached out to others." -- Publishers Weekly "Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Each of the characters is flawed but familiar, and, in a clever postmodern twist, all share a deep, unforeseen connection. Yang helps the humor shine by using his art to exaggerate or oppose the words, creating a synthesis that marks an accomplished graphic storyteller. The stories have a simple, engaging sweep to them, but their weighty subjects--shame, racism, and friendship--receive thoughtful, powerful examination." -- Booklist "This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions." -- Voice of Youth Advocates, Kids fighting an uphill battle to convince parents and teachers of the literary merit of graphic novels will do well to share this title., This graphic novel could be especially cathartic for teens and adults of Asian descent, but people of any ethnicity would find themselves reflected in the universal themes of self-acceptance, peer pressure, and racial tensions.
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
Dewey DecimalFic
SynopsisGene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Jin Wang starts at a new school where he's the only Chinese-American student. When a boy from Taiwan joins his class, Jin doesn't want to be associated with an FOB like him. Jin just wants to be an all-American boy, because he's in love with an all-American girl. Danny is an all-American boy: great at basketball, popular with the girls. But his obnoxious Chinese cousin Chin-Kee's annual visit is such a disaster that it ruins Danny's reputation at school, leaving him with no choice but to transfer somewhere he can start all over again. The Monkey King has lived for thousands of years and mastered the arts of kung fu and the heavenly disciplines. He's ready to join the ranks of the immortal gods in heaven. But there's no place in heaven for a monkey. Each of these characters cannot help himself alone, but how can they possibly help each other? They're going to have to find a way--if they want fix the disasters their lives have become. American Born Chinese is 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 a New York Times bestseller. This title has Common Core Connections, A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist 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. American Born Chinese is 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 a New York Times bestseller. Gene Luen Yang was the fifth the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant. This title has Common Core Connections, A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist 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. American Born Chinese is 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 a New York Times bestseller. Gene Luen Yang was the fifth the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur Genius Grant. This title has Common Core Connections
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- 21. Okt. 2015
American Born Chinese; by Gene Luen Yang
American Born Chinese is a uniquely written illustrated novel. It has three parallel stories: central is the story of Jin Wang the son of Chinese immigrants that has an identity crises and internal conflicts with peer pressure to conform. Second is an allegory of the Monkey King. And third is a story of Danny who has a very strange cousin from China who visits annually. These three stories converge in the final chapter to resolve as Jin matures. The Monkey King allegory teaches the principle upon which true self-acceptance is based and which Jin must learn. The story of Danny shows an alternative life in which Jin gets to be transformed into what he desires, but it cost him his soul, as foretold by the herbalist’s wife. The novel is well crafted and deserves careful thoughtful reading. The central story of Jin and the peer pressure in school shows that he is stereotyped and oppressed by the Anglo culture. Then the story of cousin Chin Kee uses hyperbolic stereotype to the point that it is kind of repulsive. The issue of racial stereo typing is confronted, but confronted in a sort of backhanded method. At this point we wonder if the author is confronting or encouraging racist stereotyping. We may question if this book is valid for a young audience because they may not understand the sarcastic irony. The key to understanding the author’s intention is the way the Anglo oppressors are portrayed. Their indulgence in racism is portrayed as negative. The teacher who introduces Jin as a new student is portrayed as grossly ignorant. A student comments that his mother has told him that Chinese eat dogs. As Jin is being bullied at lunch the boys say “Let’s leave bucktooth alone so he can enjoy Lassie” (33). Since the author does cast a negative light on stereotyping then we confidently interpret him as being anti-racist, and encourage young readership. This story can be classified as a didactic-allegory which is the traditional purpose of allegory. It is a classic approach because it teaches in way that we do not realize we’ve been taught until it’s upon us. To varying degrees the struggle for self-identity is universal. As I read this as an adult I still have my own challenges with being secure in my identity. If I had read this and understood it as a teen it may have really helped my growth. The values presented in this book are based upon self-acceptance that is granted to all people by an authority that is greater than the false authority imposed by peer pressure. The author uses allusion to Biblical literature and symbolism which give it a profound depth. In the second section of the Monkey King story (pg 68 – 71) a wise old sage with a shepherd’s crook appears and asks the Monkey King why he is so angry. The Monkey King resents being called a monkey but the sage claims that he is actually his creator. This infuriates the Monkey King even more and a struggle begins. Several allusions to Psalm 139 of the Bible are made with a quotation that makes an important point, “It was I who formed your inmost being, I who knit you together in the womb of that rock. I made you with awe and wonder, for wonderful are all my works.” (80). Yang teaches us the Biblical principle of self-acceptance that is based upon being accepted by the ultimate authority – our Creator. Psalm 139, especially the first 18 verses, has comforted many people who feel out of place or like a social misfit, or people who are objects of discrimination and oppression from other humans. It has taught many people that there is deep serenity in finding our place as creatures before our Creator. My best friend in high school was second generation American of Japanese heritage. At that time I didn’t understand the depth of his difficulties in being secure in his identity among the peer pressure of American culture. I wish this book was available for my friend during his teen years. This book can help us all understand the oppressive nature of racism and help those oppressed claim the dignity that is rightfully theirs as bestowed by their Creator. Works Cited Yang, Gene L. American Born Chinese. 01st ed. N.p.: New York and London, 2006. Print. Review by Mark Anderson 10/2015Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Jul. 2019
A Poorly Written Graphic Novel
Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this one. The writing made me cringe and the twist was so outrageous that I’m glad I didn’t see it coming because I hope my own stories are never similar to this.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Mai. 2020
Great read for Librarical Restoration
I guess it's just what I needed I needed lost library book reprieveBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
