Overview
“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book ""With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library."" —School Library Journal From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Would you rather blend in or stand out Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle’s dismay. As summer continues, both sisters learn more about their culture and each other. But Michelle must eventually decide to either embrace her culture and family or assimilate into the popular group at school. Which will she choose
Full Product Details
Author: Lily LaMotte ,
Ann Xu ,
Sunmi
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperAlley
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9780062973894
ISBN 10: 0062973894
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 06 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” — Horn Book Magazine
Author Information
Lily LaMotte is the debut author of MEASURING UP with HarperAlley (Fall 2020). When she isn't writing picture books and middle grade graphic novels, she's cooking up new recipes. Sometimes, when she sees the gray clouds outside her window in the Pacific Northwest, she loads up the campervan for a writing retreat camping trip with her husband and two dogs. She has an MFA from Hamline's Writing for Children and Young Adults. She is passionate about supporting libraries and is a King County Library System Foundation Board member. She also supports kidlit writers through her volunteer work on the advisory committee of SCBWI Western WA. Visit her at https://lilylamotte.com Ann Xu is an Ignatz-nominated cartoonist and illustrator working in Baltimore. She graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2017. Visit her at www.annixu.com.
