The Legend of Auntie Po

ISBN-13: 9780525554899 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 304 str.

Shing Yin Khor

Recenzje

An Eisner Award Winner for Best Publication for Teens
A National Book Award Finalist
A California Book Award Finalist
A 2022 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A 2022 ALSC Notable Children s Book
A 2021 Horn Book Fanfare List Selection
A 2021 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List Selection
A 2022 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection
A 2022-2023 Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee
A 2023 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award Nominee
A 2022-2023 Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee

PRAISE FOR THE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO

"Hopeful, humane, empowering story." --New York Times Book Review

In this reclamatory and illuminating graphic novel, Khor underscores the healing power of sharing stories. --Shelf Awareness

A sweet book that places a Chinese girl squarely at the center of the frame... the art is lovely, it's enjoyable for young kids who can relate to Mei as a protagonist or enjoyable to adults who only remember what it was like to be thirteen. --NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour

* "A timely and ultimately hopeful tale." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review.

* "A multifaceted addition to the historical graphic novel genre, this unique bildungsroman successfully presents many formidable topics with intentional and comprehensive grace." --The Horn Book, starred review.

*"A moving read that skillfully explores themes of racism, privilege, and identity. A must for all libraries." - School Library Journal, starred review.

On the surface, this story is the birth of a folktale, but the author explores much deeper topics: grief, family, loyalty, racism, and self-discovery. Watercolors are beautiful and illustrations are clean and simple, conveying a childlike air while tackling serious subject matter. --Booklist

"Khor (The American Dream?) straddles myth and harsh realities via stunning digital pencil and hand-painted watercolor art that highlights cornerstones of Chinese culture. Much will resonate with diasporic readers, though any reader will find Mei s journey cathartic." --Publishers Weekly

O autorze

Shing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant, and an American citizen since 2011, they are also the author of The American Dream?, a graphic novel about travelling Route 66.