Monstrous: a transracial adoption story
Description
"A beautiful, courageous book.”
Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese
A Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize in Young Adult Literature
Monstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of 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.
Subjects
Adopted children -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
Autobiographies
Bullying
Bullying -- Comic books, strips, etc
Childhood and youth
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels
Interracial adoption
Interracial adoption -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
Korean Americans
Korean Americans -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
Myer, Sarah
Myer, Sarah -- Childhood and youth -- Comic books, strips, etc
Nonfiction comics
Women cartoonists
Women cartoonists -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc
Young adult literature
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9781250268792
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Grouping Information
| Grouped Work ID | ed0bff3d-f785-4bc4-8b9e-5edcc1227316 |
|---|---|
| Grouping Title | monstrous |
| Grouping Author | sarah myer |
| Grouping Category | comic |
| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2024-11-13 06:57:35AM |
| Last Indexed | 2024-11-24 06:02:34AM |
Solr Fields
9781250268808
Autobiographies
Bullying -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels
Interracial adoption -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
Korean Americans -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
Myer, Sarah -- Childhood and youth -- Comic books, strips, etc
Nonfiction comics
Women cartoonists -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc
Young adult literature
Bullying
Childhood and youth
Interracial adoption
Korean Americans
Myer, Sarah
Women cartoonists
Solr Details Tables
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| ils:.b21226040 | .i3529632x | Iron River Young Adult Nonfiction | YA 741.5 MYE pb | 1 | false | false | Available | Aug 19, 2023 | irynf |
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| ils:.b21226040 | Graphic Novel | Books | First edition | English | First Second | 2023 | 260 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm |
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