American Born Chinese is a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang that tells the story of Jin Wang, a Chinese American boy who struggles to find his place in both the Chinese and American cultures.
The story begins with Jin Wang’s childhood in China. His parents are very traditional and want him to be a good Chinese boy. However, Jin Wang is more interested in American culture, and he eventually moves to the United States to attend school.
Jin Wang struggles to fit in at his new school. He is teased for being Chinese and is often left out of activities. However, Jin Wang is determined to make friends and he eventually befriends a group of American boys.
The story then follows Jin Wang as he tries to balance his Chinese and American cultures. He eventually falls in love with an American girl, but he is afraid to tell his parents.
The story ends with Jin Wang’s acceptance of both his Chinese and American cultures. He realizes that he can be both Chinese and American and that his two cultures are not mutually exclusive.
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