This insightful, moving, coming-of-age graphic novel is author Robin Ha’s personal story of he
This insightful, moving, coming-of-age graphic novel is author Robin Ha’s personal story of her family’s unexpected move from Korea to Huntsville, Alabama in the 1990s. Expecting a normal mother-daughter vacation, Chua—as she is known in Korea—is surprised to learn her mother is marrying a man in America. Chua faces culture shock in her new country, a difficult family adjustment, and bullying at school from her majority white classmates for being Asian.It isn’t until her mother encourages Chua’s love of drawing and comics that Chua—now going by the name Robin—begins to come out of her shell and connect with some of her new classmates and family. This touching, personal story of the author’s brave journey to self-discovery and finding her true voice is one that any teen can relate to. Check out this MCTBA-nominated graphic novel at your local Milwaukee County library! -- source link
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