Almost American Girl

In her graphic memoir Almost American Girl (2020, HarperCollins), author-illustrator Robin Ha recounts her adolescence as a Korean immigrant navigating a new life in Alabama after an unexpected move. The single-issue volume captures the culture shock, loneliness, and eventual self-discovery she experienced through the universal language of comics and friendship. Ha’s warm, detailed artwork brings both Seoul and the American South to life, making this a heartfelt snapshot of one girl’s journey toward belonging.