American Born Chinese #[nn]

"American Born Chinese" is a groundbreaking graphic novel that weaves together three distinct yet connected stories: the mythic journey of the Monkey King striving to become a god, the everyday struggles of Jin Wang, a young Chinese-American navigating identity and fitting in at school, and Danny’s tense encounter with his over-the-top cousin Chin-Kee, whose visit stirs up unexpected chaos. Written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang, with colors by Lark Pien and lettering by Yang, the story unfolds with emotional depth and sharp cultural insight, all framed by a cover by Gene Luen Yang that captures its central themes.