{"product_id":"the-legend-of-auntie-po-isbn-9780525554882","title":"The Legend of Auntie Po","description":"\u003cb\u003eA NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart historical fiction, part fable, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Auntie Po\u003c\/i\u003e is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in the United States.\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Eisner Award Winner for Best Publication for Teens 2021\u003cbr\u003eA National Book Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eA California Book Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 ALSC Notable Children’s Book List\u003cbr\u003eA 2021 Horn Book Fanfare List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2021 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2022-2023 Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA 2023 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA 2022-2023 Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hopeful, humane, empowering story.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“In this reclamatory and illuminating graphic novel, Khor underscores the healing power of sharing stories.” --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A sweet book that places a Chinese girl squarely at the center of the frame... the art is lovely, it's enjoyable for young kids who can relate to Mei as a protagonist or enjoyable to adults who only remember what it was like to be thirteen.” --\u003ci\u003eNPR Pop Culture Happy Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A timely and ultimately hopeful tale.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A multifaceted addition to the historical graphic novel genre, this unique bildungsroman successfully presents many formidable topics with intentional and comprehensive grace.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e*\"A moving read that skillfully explores themes of racism, privilege, and identity. A must for all libraries.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“On the surface, this story is the birth of a folktale, but the author explores much deeper topics: grief, family, loyalty, racism, and self-discovery. … Watercolors are beautiful and illustrations are clean and simple, conveying a childlike air while tackling serious subject matter.” --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Khor (The American Dream?) straddles myth and harsh realities via \u003cb\u003estunning\u003c\/b\u003e digital pencil and hand-painted watercolor art that highlights cornerstones of Chinese culture. Much will resonate with diasporic readers, though any reader will find Mei’s journey cathartic.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003eShing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant, and an American citizen since 2011, they are also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe American Dream?\u003c\/i\u003e, a graphic novel about travelling Route 66.","brand":"Kokila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303982485733,"sku":"NP9780525554882","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525554882.jpg?v=1767740195","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-legend-of-auntie-po-isbn-9780525554882","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}