# Fake Chinese Sounds - Hardcover

by **Jing Jing Tsong** (Author), **Jing Jing Tsong** (Illustrator)

**A middle-grade graphic novel about a Taiwanese American girl navigating identity, bullying, and the messy process of learning to be comfortable in her skin.**

Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Měi Yīng's summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Yīng's Mandarin isn't the best and Năi Nai doesn't speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings.

By the end of the summer, Měi Yīng is sad to see Năi Nai go--she's the com­plete opposite of Měi Yīng serious professor mother--but excited to start fifth grade. Until new kid Sid starts making her the butt of racist jokes. Her best friend, Kirra, says to ignore him, but does everyone else's silence about the harassment mean they're also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sid's bullying fuels Měi Yīng's feelings of invisibility, she must learn to reclaim her identity and her voice.

Perfect for fans of _American Born Chinese_ by Gene Luen Yang, _The Legend of Auntie Po_ by Shing Yin Khor, _Measur­ing Up_ by Lily LaMotte, and _The New Kid_ by Jerry Craft.

### Author Biography

Jing Jing Tsong is a _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator who has worked on many picture books such as the Hawaiin _Legends for Little Ones_ series, _Aloha Zoo_, _A Small Bucket of Blessings_, and more. Past projects have included the United State Postal Service Winter Fun Forever stamps and Lunar New Year posters for McDonald's. Her images are a digital collage of color, traditional printmaking techniques, and pattern. When not growing kale or surfing, Jing Jing spends her time translating the world through her words and pictures. Find her at jingjingtsong.com.

**Number of Pages:** 208

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 30, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 23.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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