Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

ISBN-10: 125026880X
ISBN-13: 9781250268808
Author: Myer, Sarah
Illustrated by: Myer, Sarah
Interest Level: 9-12
Publisher: Roaring Brook

Publication Date: June 2023

Copyright: 2023

Page Count: 272

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Grades 9-12

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BISAC Subjects

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Family / Adoption *

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / Asian American *

Description
A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Almost American Girl! Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these moments.but through it all, she has her art. She's always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession. Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah's bubbling rage is threatening to burst.
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