American Born Chinese
American Born ChineseGene Luen Yang

American Born Chinese (2006)

Gene Luen Yang

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Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format.

ISBN:
9781417754496
Length:
240 pages

Genres: young adult, graphic novel

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