Messy Roots

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A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

By Laura Gao

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Messy Roots, a graphic novel by Laura Gao, offers a heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging. The story follows Laura's journey from Wuhan to Texas, weaving together her experiences of adjusting to life in America while grappling with cultural expectations and personal self-discovery. With humour and honesty, it captures the complexities of growing up between two worlds.
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This graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt and humorous stories about cultural identity and self-discovery. It's perfect for those who appreciate personal narratives with a blend of vibrant illustrations and insightful perspectives on growing up caught between different worlds.

Messy Roots

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Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself—as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic.” —Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American Dream

After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Mars—at least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name.

In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.

Insightful, original, and hilarious, toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao’s debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling.

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Messy Roots by Laura Gao is highly praised for its honest and humorous portrayal of the author's experiences as a queer Asian American growing up. Critics appreciate the memoir's engaging storytelling and the way it addresses complex themes like identity, immigration, and belonging with depth and relatability. The memoir is noted for its vivid illustrations and unique blend of personal insights, cultural references, and the challenges of self-acceptance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063067769

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperAlley

Contributors:

Illustrated by Laura Gao

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 631g

Pages: 272

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Graphic Novels Laura Gao Young Adult

About the Author

Laura Gao is a comic artist and bread lover currently living in San Francisco. Her debut graphic novel, Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American, received several starred reviews. Laura's art career began by doodling on Pokemon cards and has since blossomed to be featured on NPR, HuffPost, and, most notably, her parents' fridge. She is a proud queer Asian American immigrant and strives to inspire others to live unapologetically loud. Laura's pronouns are she/they. Say hello and send her bakery recommendations at lauragao.com.

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