Noodle & Bao
Perfect for fans of Animal Crossing and Measuring Up, this whimsical and empowering middle grade graphic novel follows a girl who helps her friend’s humble food cart stand its ground against the gentrification of their Chinatown neighborhood.
Momo has lived in Town 99 her entire life. She knows all its quirks and rhythms: the best places to buy fruit, practice tai-chi in the park, and, most of all, get the best meal: Noodle & Bao, run by Momo’s best friend, Bao, and their amah, Noodle.
But Town 99 is changing. Rent is becoming unaffordable for Momo and her parents, and even Noodle & Bao has been edged out of its storefront, which was just recently bought out by a new business venture—Fancé Cafe. Fancé is run by the ambitious Ms. Jujube and her henchmen, who claim they're only beautifying Town 99 with good business.
Momo knows that’s not true, and knows that if she doesn’t do something, she’ll lose everything she loves about her neighborhood. From undercover recon to a cook-off proposal, protest signs to petitions, Momo and Bao are on a mission to protect Town 99. Will they succeed before it’s too late?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063283404
Creator Bio
Shaina Lu is an emerging author with a passion for storytelling and creating diverse and relatable characters. She grew up in a multicultural household, which inspired her to write about her experiences and the importance of embracing different cultures. Shaina's writing is often infused with humor and heart, making her stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. She holds a degree in English Literature and currently resides in New York City, where she spends her free time exploring new restaurants and trying out different types of cuisine. Noodle & Bao is her debut novel and she hopes to continue writing stories that resonate with readers from all backgrounds.
