Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang is a celebrated American cartoonist and author known for his impactful graphic novels. His works, such as "American Born Chinese" and "Boxers & Saints," explore themes of identity, culture, and history. Yang received the prestigious Printz Award and was named the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in 2016. An advocate for diverse narratives, he continues to inspire through his storytelling and educational initiatives.
Book summaries for books written by Gene Luen Yang
Quotes
I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond than a little fish in a big pond.
You have to see it for yourself, Wei-Chen. You have to understand that in America, people see things differently than they do at home.
No one wants to be alone. No one wants to be the monkey.
Who cares about what other people think? Just be who you are.
It's easy to become anything you wish... so long as you're willing to forfeit your soul.
What's the point of living if you're not going to reach for the stars?
I don't need a friend, I need a brother.
With great power comes great responsibility. That's from Spider-Man.
I guess that's the way it is with all sons. They don't really see their parents as human beings.
I've always been half Chinese, but I've always been half American.
It's not about fitting in. It's about finding a place where you belong.
I don't want to hang out with anyone, not even you, Wei-Chen. I just want to be alone.