Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story Sarah Myer

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Author: Sarah Myer
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Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story
Author
Sarah Myer
ISBN
9781250268808
A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and 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.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Sarah MyerPublisher: First SecondPublished: 06/27/2023ISBN: 9781250268808Pages: 272Weight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.50h x 6.00w x 1.00dReview Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023Booklist 05/15/2023 pg. 38

A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and 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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Sarah Myer
Publisher: First Second
Published: 06/27/2023
ISBN: 9781250268808
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023
Booklist 05/15/2023 pg. 38

A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and 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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Sarah Myer
Publisher: First Second
Published: 06/27/2023
ISBN: 9781250268808
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023
Booklist 05/15/2023 pg. 38