Fake Chinese Sounds
$32.42
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
23 July 2024
Summary
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, Měi 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 năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Ying’s Mandarin isn’t the best and Năi Nai doesn’t speak English, they find other way…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780525553434 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0525553436 |
| Author: | Jing Jing Tsong |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Kokila |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 23 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 141mm x 13mm |
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Praise for Fake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing Tsong:A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of the YearA CLA/NCTE 2025 Notable Children’s Books in the Language ArtsA NEA Read Across America 2024-2025 selection2025 Jane Addams Peace Association Children’s Book Award Finalist2025 Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel selection2025 Denny O’Neil Reading list (Missouri)Children’s Book Council (CBC) 2025 Favorites Awards List (Teacher favorite, 6th -8th grade; Librarian favorite, 6th -8th grade)★ “Earnest, engaging, and relatable.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “An extraordinary, multilayered, and empathic story about being a Taiwanese American tween.”— Booklist Online, starred review“Relatable and authentic…With clean, aesthetically pleasing line drawings and endearing, witty dialogue, the author communicates her message purposefully. Readers will learn the meaning of tolerance and empathy through this compelling story.” —School Library Journal“Features panels and full pages of expressive black-and-white drawings highlighted with a different color…Tsong’s debut novel is a well-crafted portrayal of a girl asking crucial questions.” —The Horn Book
About The Author
Jing Jing Tsong
Jing Jing Tsong is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on many picture books such as the Hawaiin Legends for Little Ones series, Aloha Zoo, A Small Bucket of Blessings, and more. Past projects have included the United State Postal Service Winter Fun Forever stamps and Lunar New Year posters for McDonald’s. Her images are a digital collage of color, traditional printmaking techniques, and pattern. When not growing kale or surfing, Jing Jing spends her time translating the world through her words and pictures.
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