The In-Between

Atlantis Child

Frizzy

Sea Monsters

Impyrium

Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Begins

Brina the Cat #1: The Gang of the Feline Sun (1)

The Toth Hunter (Arken Freeth and the Adventure of the Neanderthals)

"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

The In-Between

Katie Van Heidrich, Mr. Ansari, 2021

Atlantis Child

K.L. Watkins, 2008

Frizzy

Claribel A. Ortega, Rose Bousamra, 2022

Sea Monsters

Michael Jay, 2003

Impyrium

Henry H. Neff, 2016

Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Begins

Steve Young, 2004

Brina the Cat #1: The Gang of the Feline Sun (1)

Giorgio Salati, 2017

The Toth Hunter (Arken Freeth and the Adventure of the Neanderthals)

Alex Paul, 2015