Gene Luen Yang

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What you’re reading: Children’s books for a Global Nation

Picture books can play a big role in shaping the way children see the world. Here are some children’s book picks that speak to diversity and inclusion, as suggested by the Global Nation community.

Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang

Gene Luen Yang, ambassador from the land of comics

The Green Turtle Rises

Arts, Culture & Media

Gene Luen Yang, Ambassador from the Land of Comics

Arts, Culture & Media
The cover image of the New Super-Man comic by DC Comics and writer Gene Luen Yang.

DC Comics’ Chinese Superman rights a wrong dating back to 1937

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Books 2014

Here are the books we read this year that we think you’ll love

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After another year of reading, the staff here at The World lists our favorite books of 2014.

Hank Chu is a Chinese American teen living in 1930′s Chinatown. He's the main character for Gene Luen Yang's comic "The Shadow Hero."

A dashing return of the first Asian American superhero

Gene Luen Yang is known for exploring the Boxer Rebellion in his critically acclaimed graphic novel, “Boxers and Saints.” His latest project revives the Green Turtle, a little-known Asian American superhero. Gene Luen Yang is known for exploring the Boxer Rebellion in his critically acclaimed graphic novel, “Boxers and Saints.” His latest project revives the Green Turtle, a little-known Asian American superhero.

Some wealthy Chinese think slaughtering tigers is a status symbol

Global Scan

Decadence takes many forms. In China, some display their wealth by killing tigers at parties. Chinese officials are trying to stop the practice. In the UK, military officials are under fire for using pigs to test body armor and train medical personnel. And Taiwan’s students protest with sunflowers, in today’s Global Scan.Decadence takes many forms. In China, some display their wealth by killing tigers at parties. Chinese officials are trying to stop the practice. In the UK, military officials are under fire for using pigs to test body armor and train medical personnel. And Taiwan’s students protest with sunflowers, in today’s Global Scan.

Gene Luen Yang puts China’s Boxer Rebellion in vivid, explosive color in his new graphic novel

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In his new graphic novel, author Gene Luen Yang connects historical events in China with American superhero comics, Chinese Opera, teenage rebellion and the ambivalence he feels about his own identity.In his new graphic novel, author Gene Luen Yang connects historical events in China with American superhero comics, Chinese Opera, teenage rebellion and the ambivalence he feels about his own identity.