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Original Series Now Available on Disney+A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene 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.American Born Chinese is the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award, a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, and a New York Times bestseller.

Immediately following the Avatar s adventures chronicled in The Promise, this remarkable omnibus that collects parts 1-3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question - what happened to Fire Lord Zuko s mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar - and the most unlikely ally of all - to help uncover the biggest secret of his life.

Harvey Award winner for Best Children or Young Adult Book! The year is 1946. Teenagers Roberta and Tommy Lee just moved with their parents from Chinatown to the centre of Metropolis, home to the famous hero, Superman. Tommy makes friends quickly, while Roberta pines for home. Then one night, the family awakens to find their house surrounded by the Klan of the Fiery Kross! Superman leaps into action, but his exposure to a mysterious green rock has left him weak. Can Roberta and Tommy help him smash the Klan? Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial Clan of the Fiery Cross, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) and artist Gurihiru (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Unstoppable Wasp) bring us a personal retelling of two different immigrants finding ways to belong.

A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist 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 school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest tales from Chinese folklore; 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 a twenty-first-century fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed. First published in 2006, American Born Chinese was soon hailed as a modern masterpiece of young adult literature and established Gene Luen Yang as a leading voice of his generation.

Now a hit TV show on Disney + starring Michelle Yeoh! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling creator Gene Yang, American Born Chinese is a groundbreaking graphic novel about race, friendship and the American Dream, with full-colour artwork.All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. But when his family moves to a new neighbourhood, he suddenly finds that he's the only Chinese-American student at his school . . .Born to rule over all the monkeys in the world, the story of the Monkey King is one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables . . .Chin-Kee is the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, and he's ruining his cousin Danny's life . . .These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, combining unlikely friendships and Chinese mythology in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.Don't miss Lunar New Year Love Story, Gene's heartwarming YA graphic novel, created with LeUyen Pham, about fate, family and falling in love.

Lunar New Year Love Story is a heartwarming, full colour, YA graphic novel rom-com about fate, family and falling in love, from superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham.She was destined for heartbreak. Then fate handed her love.Val is ready to give up on love. It's led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she's pretty sure she's cursed — no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love.But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever . . . ?

In Dragon Hoops, Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches.Gene doesn’t get sports. But at Bishop O'Dowd High School, it's all anyone can talk about. The men’s varsity basketball team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that’s been decades in the making. Each victory brings them closer to their ultimate goal: the California State Championships.Once Gene gets to know these young all-stars, he realizes that their story is just as thrilling as anything he’s seen on a comic book page. What he doesn’t know yet is that this season is not only going to change the Dragons’ lives, but his own life as well.

SEE! The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure!READ! Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena!BATTLE! When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colourful cast of characters in this heart warming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world’s most popular video games.In this new story set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head! This is series has a rapid-fire release schedule: three books a year, starting in the summer of 2023!

SEE! The illustrated exploits of an outcast on her quest to become the greatest Archer of them all!READ! How she acquires a magical scroll that will change her role in the Royal Arena forever!SNEAK! When enemies attack her friends, our hero must overcome insurmountable odds in this chaotic adventure based on two of the world’s most popular video games!Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head! This series has a rapid-fire release schedule: three books a year, starting in the summer of 2023!

Sonny the Golem is tired of being stepped on by his teammates - literally! His Royale team, the JazzyPickleton Cucumbers, has a new move that leaves him with footprints on his face! And when he needs backup, Sonny is left to fend for himself . . . and literally gets split into TWO Golems! Can his best friend, the Cucumbers' star wizard, help him now? And does he even want the help of his so-called friend?Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head! This series has a rapid-fire release schedule: two books a year, starting in the summer of 2023!

A nameless, villageless ronin Valkyrie with no memory of her past has been wandering from one village to the next, fighting for money, glory, and honor. But that all changes when she stumbles (literally) on an old friend who remembers exactly who she is and where she came from. Now, the pair must join forces to find out what happened to their village and save their teammates before it's too late!Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head!

All CJ wants to do after his first successful raid is join the rest of the goblins at a karaoke party. But according to his father, there's work to be done - a fearsome lava monster is hibernating under their village! While his friends are singing their favourite tunes, it's up to father and son to save them all! CJ wants to believe his dad, but he won't be sure until he goes underground to look for the monster himself.Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head! We're releasing these hilarious, action-packed graphic novels on an ambitious schedule: two a year, starting in 2023!

Skeleton twins Rylie and Wylie are worried about their uncle Skulgar. They haven't seen him since he set off across the ocean in search of the master builder, Maestro. But Maestro has just shown up at their doorstep with terrible news: Skulgar has disappeared! The twins and Maestro join forces with Terry, Pim Pim, and Jane, who journey to Mystery Island to confront Skulgar's mysterious kidnapper.Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head!

The JazzyPickleton Cucumbers have gone AWOL! With Terry, Pim Pim, and Jane still off on the Mysteriously Mysterious Mystery Island, Yolanda and Pam touring with a goblin band, and Sonny searching for a cure for the ill Zeke, King Bernard has no team to field. The Cucumbers have to forfeit a match to the always-defeated Dingleberries! Humiliated, the King holds tryouts for new team members - but can these rookies perform in the arena?