The Legend of Auntie Po
A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
Part historical fiction, part fable, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885.
Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch.
Anchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. The Legend of Auntie Po is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in the United States.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 304
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Kokila
Language: en
ISBN: 9780525554899
Creator Bio
Shing Yin Khor is an award-winning writer, artist, and filmmaker. She was born in Malaysia and grew up in the US, where she currently resides. Khor's work often explores themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. She has a background in engineering and has worked in various industries before pursuing a career in the arts. Khor is known for her unique blend of humor, fantasy, and social commentary in her storytelling. In addition to writing and illustrating graphic novels, she has also created interactive installations and performed in live shows. Khor's work has been featured in numerous publications and her debut graphic novel, "The Legend of Auntie Po," has received critical acclaim.
