Monstrous A Transracial Adoption Story

Sarah Myer

Hardback (27 Jun 2023)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"A beautiful, courageous book."
Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese

Five Starred Reviews and a Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize

Monstrous is a poignant, award-winning young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying.

Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these moments--but through it all, she has her art. She's always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession.

Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah's bubbling rage is threatening to burst.

About the Publisher

First Second

What does :01 mean? Is it first? Or second? First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh.Pressing the reset button. A clean slate. A fresh start.Everything begins with the First Second. . . .Where is :01?The offices are in New York City, in the Flatiron Building where Fifth Avenue crosses Broadway, at 23rd Street. To be precise. But really, :01 comes to you from all over the world, since its creators are scattered all around America, all over Europe, Asia and Africa. So far, no one is making graphic novels for us in Antarctica, although we haven't checked the submissions pile today.

Book information

ISBN:	9781250268792
Publisher:	First Second
Imprint:	First Second
Pub date:	27 Jun 2023
DEWEY:	B
Language:	English
Number of pages:	272
Weight:	682g
Height:	160mm
Width:	224mm
Spine width:	26mm