50 pages 1 hour read

Robin Ha

Almost American Girl

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | YA | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha is a graphic memoir about a young Korean girl who permanently relocates to Alabama with her single mother, facing cultural and language barriers, racism, and ever-changing family dynamics. Through flashbacks, the memoir explores her mother's struggles as a single parent in Korea and the difficulties Robin faces while trying to adapt to her new life in the United States. The source text includes detailed accounts of racist actions and derogatory language.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha is commended for its emotional depth and captivating illustrations, powerfully depicting the immigrant experience and teenage struggles. Criticisms point to its episodic narrative and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it resonates well with young adults and those interested in multicultural stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Almost American Girl?

Readers who are fans of graphic memoirs addressing cultural identity and the immigrant experience will appreciate Almost American Girl by Robin Ha. If you enjoyed American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, this heartfelt and visually engaging story will resonate with you.

RecommendedReading Age

12-17years

Book Details

Topics

Immigration / Refugee

Race / Racism

Themes

Relationships: Family

Identity: Race

Relationships: Mothers

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Biography