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Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

by Laura Gao
RM56.00 MYR
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

Humorous, poignant graphic memoir; Wuhanese-American identity quest.

"Messy Roots" delivers a deeply personal experience that resonates with anyone who's ever grappled with their identity. Laura Gao's illustrations bring her narrative to life, deftly straddling two cultures while navigating the complexities of sexual orientation. Gao's humorous yet earnest storytelling makes this memoir a page-turner for those who appreciate a journey that's as messy and beautiful as growing up itself.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2024)
  • CYBILS Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2022)
  • Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2024)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

by Laura Gao
RM56.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780063067769
Authors: Laura Gao
Publisher: HarperAlley
Date of Publication: 2022-03-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 5767 readers)

Description

After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Mars--at least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name. In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter. Insightful, original, and hilarious, toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao's debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling.
 

Humorous, poignant graphic memoir; Wuhanese-American identity quest.

"Messy Roots" delivers a deeply personal experience that resonates with anyone who's ever grappled with their identity. Laura Gao's illustrations bring her narrative to life, deftly straddling two cultures while navigating the complexities of sexual orientation. Gao's humorous yet earnest storytelling makes this memoir a page-turner for those who appreciate a journey that's as messy and beautiful as growing up itself.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2024)
  • CYBILS Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2022)
  • Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2024)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.