American Born Chinese

i really liked this graphic novel. it was actually one of my favorites. it is a perfect example of bullying, and feeling isolated. this graphic novel should be shown to younger children, so they can understand from a young age what it feels like to be left out. the character is the only asian in his class. this makes him an outcast because he looks different from everyone else. no one accepted him or wanted to be his friend. so, he decided to make friends with whoever was willing. this resulted in him becoming friends with a bully who took advantage of him. eventually, another asian boy comes into the class. at first our main character is reluctant to become friends with him. eventually, they do end up becoming really good friends because they accepted each other for who they were. i think in life sometimes people judge someone on their appearance, the clothes they wear, or even how they act. Unfortunately, this is how life is. it is important to teach children at a young age that this judgmental attitude is wrong. diversity is okay and sometimes it can teach you new things.