Overview
A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Almost American Girl! Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these moments-but through it all, she has her art. She's always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession. Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah's bubbling rage is threatening to burst.
Full Product Details
Author: Sarah Myer
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.30cm
Weight: 0.682kg
ISBN: 9781250268792
ISBN 10: 1250268796
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 27 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"A Junior Library Guild selection ""Immersive and engrossing: a beautifully depicted emotional journey.""--Kirkus, starred review ""Her powerful memoir is an empathic gift, presented in full technicolor with never-static panels, showcasing raw energy.""--Booklist, starred review ""This is a fierce graphic memoir with grit and honesty.""--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review ""Myer's cinematic style makes for a dynamic approach; complexly layered panels, highly saturated hues, and clear, linear sequencing offer accessible windows into Myer's emotions. Those wrestling with feelings of disconnect from their communities will find validation in this confessional read.""--Publishers Weekly"
Immersive and engrossing: a beautifully depicted emotional journey. --Kirkus, starred review
Author Information
Comic artist, writer, and colorist Sarah Myer (they/them) is an Eisner and L.A. Times Book Prize-nominated author of the graphic memoir Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story (First Second). Sarah is the illustrator and cover artist of several issues of the comic series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures, and was previously the colorist of TMNT vs Street Fighter and TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures comics, as well as a variant cover artist of TMNT Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen. Sarah's other work includes their independent webcomic Cheer Up, Michael!, Hello Kitty & Friends Coloring Book, the Ringo Award-nominated anthology Votes for Women: The Battle for the 19th Amendment, for which they wrote and illustrated the installment ""Asian American Exclusion,"" and the graphic novel Maker Comics: Create a Costume!. An avid convention attendee since 1999, Sarah has constructed and worn over fifty cosplay costumes and enjoys cooking, weight-lifting, and spending time with their cat Loki when they are not creating comics. Sarah can be found at sarahmyer.net and on Instagram @smyercomics
