American Born Chinese

A groundbreaking graphic novel weaving together three storylines -- a Chinese American boy navigating identity, the legendary Monkey King, and a shocking stereotype -- into an unforgettable fable about belonging and self-acceptance.

The Story of Three Seemingly Unconnected Characters

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10/05/25

The Story of Three Seemingly Unconnected Characters

Authors: Gene Luen Yang

Illustrators: Gene Luen Yang

American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he’s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny’s life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.

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