American Born Chinese Lesson Plan

Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel American-Born Chinese was first released in 2006 and made waves upon its release for its thoughtful portrayal of the experiences of many Asian-Americans. Although the book focuses on the experiences of a young Chinese-American immigrant, the themes it deals with are common to many groups and can be appreciated in many contexts. Powerful lessons about identity, discrimination, and self-acceptance, as well as an accessible and visually appealing narrative format, have made American-Born Chinese one of the most representative books of Asian-American life in the last two decades.