Bibliograph

Monstrous, a transracial adoption story, Sarah Myer

Type

Label

Monstrous, a transracial adoption story, Sarah Myer

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Monstrous

Nature of contents

comics graphic novelsdictionaries

Oclc number

1387584669

Responsibility statement

Sarah Myer

Sub title

a transracial adoption story

Summary

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 inches 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification