The Monkey King: A Superhero Tale of China, Retold from The Journey to the West (Skyhook World Classics)

by Gene Luen Yang (Author, Illustrator)

What does it mean to fit in? And what happens when you don’t? In American Born Chinese, award-winning graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang masterfully weaves together three seemingly unrelated stories—a Chinese-American boy struggling with his identity, the legendary Monkey King’s quest for acceptance, and a sitcom-inspired character embodying harmful stereotypes. As these narratives converge, the novel delivers a powerful exploration of race, culture, and self-acceptance. Blending humor, mythology, and hard-hitting social commentary, American Born Chinese is a groundbreaking work that challenges stereotypes and explores the universal experience of feeling like an outsider. A recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award and a finalist for the National Book Award, this graphic novel is both deeply personal and universally resonant.