Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885. Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan-reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch. Anchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. The Legend of Auntie Po is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in America. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 30/04/21
By Khor, Shing Yin. Artist Khor, Shing Yin.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 12,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 11,72
Pagina del Previews (APR/2021): 324
Data di uscita: 16/06/21
Final Order Cutoff: 30/04/21 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilitĂ che l'ordine verrĂ soddisfatto sono molto alte)
Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885. Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan-reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch. Anchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. The Legend of Auntie Po is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in America. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 30/04/21
By Khor, Shing Yin. Artist Khor, Shing Yin.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 22,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 20,74
Pagina del Previews (APR/2021): 324
Data di uscita: 16/06/21
Final Order Cutoff: 30/04/21 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilitĂ che l'ordine verrĂ soddisfatto sono molto alte)
A young Dominican girl navigates middle school and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years. Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It's time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she's in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan-which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn't easy, and Steph must decide how far she'll go to get what she wants. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels Annullato/esaurito (Cancelled by PREVIEWS)
Ordinabile fino al 05/03/23
By Rodriguez, Stephanie. Artist Rodriguez, Stephanie.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 20,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,94
Pagina del Previews (FEB/2023): 342
Data di uscita: 26/04/23
Final Order Cutoff: 05/03/23 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilitĂ che l'ordine verrĂ soddisfatto sono molto alte)
A young Dominican girl navigates middle school and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years. Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It's time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she's in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan-which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn't easy, and Steph must decide how far she'll go to get what she wants. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 05/03/23
By Rodriguez, Stephanie. Artist Rodriguez, Stephanie.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 13,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 12,62
Pagina del Previews (FEB/2023): 342
Data di uscita: 26/04/23
Final Order Cutoff: 05/03/23 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilitĂ che l'ordine verrĂ soddisfatto sono molto alte)
A middle-grade graphic novel about a Taiwanese American girl navigating identity, bullying, and the messy process of learning to be comfortable in her skin. Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Mei Ying's summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her nai nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Mei Ying's Mandarin isn't the best and Nai Nai doesn't speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guotie together and doing tai chi in the mornings. By the end of the summer, Mei Ying is sad to see Nai Nai go-she's the comĂ‚Âplete opposite of Mei Ying serious professor mother-but excited to start fifth grade. Until new kid Sid starts making her the butt of racist jokes. Her best friend, Kirra, says to ignore him, but does everyone else's silence about the harassment mean they're also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sid's bullying fuels Mei Ying's feelings of invisibility, she must learn to reclaim her identity and her voice. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor, MeasurĂ‚Âing Up by Lily LaMotte, and The New Kid by Jerry Craft. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Uscita: 01/05/24
Ordinabile fino al 31/03/24
By Tsong, Jing Jing. Artist Tsong, Jing Jing.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 13,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 12,62
Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 338
Data di uscita: 01/05/24
Final Order Cutoff: 31/03/24 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilitĂ che l'ordine verrĂ soddisfatto sono molto alte)