American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Realistic Fiction
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 2006
Word Count 8,229
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 530L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 111766, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
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- Asian Pacific American Heritage
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- Immigration, 6-12
- Race & Identity, 6-12
- Asian Pacific American Heritage
- Just, Inclusive Society
- Race and Racism
- SpringBoard, Grade 6, Unit 1
- Teaching Graphic Novels
- Sample: SpringBoard
- Read Alikes for Huckleberry Finn
- Preventing Bias-Based Bullying Secondary
- Teen Comics Core Collection
- Put Joy into Teaching The Joy Luck Club
- AAPI Community
- Between Two Worlds: AAPI Heritage
- Stories Beyond Borders
- Across Cultures: AAPI Heritage
- Graphic Novels: Asian Pacific Heritage
- AAPI Folk Tales, Fairytales, and Legends
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Gene Luen Yang about American Born Chinese
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Gene Luen Yang
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 4
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Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2024
Winner, 2007
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Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2024
Commended, 2007
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Selection, 2007
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