Fake Chinese Sounds

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 Yīng’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 Yīng’s Mandarin isn’t the best and Năi Nai doesn’t speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings. By the end of the summer, Měi Yīng is sad to see;Năi Nai go--she’s the com­plete opposite of Měi Yīng serious professor mother--but excited to start fifth grade. Until new kid Sid starts making her the butt of racist jokes. Her best friend, Kirra, says to ignore him, but does everyone else’s silence about the harassment mean they’re also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sid’s bullying fuels;Měi Yīng''s feelings of invisibility, she must learn to reclaim her identity and her voice. Perfect for fans of

About the author

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. Find her at jingjingtsong.com.

Product details

• Authors: Jing Jing Tsong, Tsong Jing Jing
• Assisted by: Tsong Jing Jing (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2024
• EAN: 9780525553427
• ISBN: 978-0-525-55342-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 217 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / General, United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, JUVENILE FICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander