Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir

by Robin Ha

Book Overview

Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult Book

A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.

For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062685090
• ISBN13: 9780062685094
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Not just a teen graphic memoir

This book should not be relegated to the "Teen" shelf - it is an interesting and well written memoir of a young immigrant, that is also a peek inside Korean culture and a feminist manifesto. Should be read by all. I am looking forward to her next work.