{"product_id":"noodle-bao-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063283411","title":"Noodle \u0026 Bao: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMeasuring Up\u003c\/em\u003e, this whimsical and empowering middle grade graphic novel follows a girl who helps her friend’s humble food cart stand its ground against the gentrification of their Chinatown neighborhood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMomo has lived in Town 99 her entire life. She knows all its quirks and rhythms: the best places to buy fruit, practice tai-chi in the park, and, most of all, get the best meal: Noodle \u0026amp; Bao, run by Momo’s best friend, Bao, and their amah, Noodle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Town 99 is changing. Rent is becoming unaffordable for Momo and her parents, and even Noodle \u0026amp; Bao has been edged out of its storefront, which was just recently bought out by a new business venture—Fancé Cafe. Fancé is run by the ambitious Ms. Jujube and her henchmen, who claim they're only beautifying Town 99 with good business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMomo knows that’s not true, and knows that if she doesn’t do something, she’ll lose everything she loves about her neighborhood. From undercover recon to a cook-off proposal, protest signs to petitions, Momo and Bao are on a mission to protect Town 99. Will they succeed before it’s too late?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Rich, layered and bursting with charm. \u003cem\u003eNoodle \u0026amp; Bao\u003c\/em\u003e is a tasteful ode to the importance of community. Shaina Lu leaves us craving for more!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Gao, creator of Messy Roots and Kirby's Lessons for Falling (In Love)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lu thoughtfully and respectfully dives into issues around gentrification. . . . Young readers will likely recognize Town 99’s struggles in their own communities and be empowered by Momo’s challenging but galvanizing experiences of activism.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lu not only takes on the big topic of gentrification but also expertly dives into the personal intricacies that come along with it. Lu’s dynamic characters navigate a quickly changing town and the internal complexities of belonging, all in beautifully drawn art with a mouth-watering menu!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Montague, cartoonist and author\/illustrator of Maybe an Artist and Brooklyn School of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An empowering combination of food, humor, and advocacy.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Timely and engaging, the book’s adorable characters and heartwarming ­approach to a serious issue will have broad appeal.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Blending silly moments and fantastical elements with a more serious real-world issue, this book serves as both a loving tribute to Chinatowns and an invitation to young readers to stand up against injustice in their own communities.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890669678821,"sku":"NP9780063283411","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063283411.jpg?v=1730233808","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/noodle-bao-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063283411","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}