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A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life - perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation - following her mother's announcement that she's getting married - Robin is devastated.Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn't understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends in Seoul and has no access to her beloved comics.
About the Author
Born in Seoul, Korea, ROBIN HA grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comics anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. Her blog Banchan in 2 Pages presents Korean recipe comics in 1 to 2 pages.Follow her twitter @RobinHaARTFollow her tumblr banchancomic.tumblr.com
