Princeless, Vol. 8: Princesses

The In-Between

Atlantis Child

Frizzy

The Adventures of Stan: Book One the Awakening

Stealing Popular (mix)

Sea Monsters

Impyrium

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

Monstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of Almost American Girl!

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.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Princeless, Vol. 8: Princesses

Jeremy Whitley, Jackie Crofts, Newt Taber, 2019

The In-Between

Katie Van Heidrich, Mr. Ansari, 2021

Atlantis Child

K.L. Watkins, 2008

Frizzy

Claribel A. Ortega, Rose Bousamra, 2022

The Adventures of Stan: Book One the Awakening

Darrell Cunningham, 2011

Stealing Popular (mix)

Trudi Trueit, 2012

Sea Monsters

Michael Jay, 2003

Impyrium

Henry H. Neff, 2016