Jen Wang
Born: 01-01-1984
Jen Wang is a celebrated cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic novelist known for her vibrant storytelling and captivating artwork. Based in Los Angeles, she co-founded the annual comics festival, Comic Arts LA. Her acclaimed works include "The Prince and the Dressmaker" and "In Real Life." Wang's narratives often explore themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery, earning her numerous accolades and a dedicated readership in the graphic novel community.
Book summaries for books written by Jen Wang
Quotes
Why did boys get to do everything?
I don't want someone who only sees the magic in me. I want someone who sees the real me.
Sometimes the label is not important. Sometimes it’s more important to just be yourself.
The best way to be happy is to live true to yourself.
It's not your job to make yourself small for other people.
You can't let anyone make you feel ashamed of who you are.
Don't be afraid to be different. Be afraid of being the same as everyone else.
Sometimes the best way to show someone they're wrong is to prove them right.
The truth is dangerous. But silence is even more dangerous.
There's no such thing as a perfect prince. Everyone has flaws.
True friends accept you for who you are, not who they want you to be.
It's not about the dress, it's about the person wearing it.