bryankonietzko: This is my fan art for the 10th anniversary of Gene Luen Yang’s incredible graphic novel “American Born Chinese.” I started working with Gene on the Avatar books before I read this work of his. Its reputation preceded it (it deservedly won just about ALL the awards), and I had already gotten to know... Continue Reading →
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang on the power of books to inspire empathy. @nytimesheadline National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang’s NYT Comic
Distinguished diverse books recommended by the National Ambassador himself! @teded @firstsecondbooksNational Ambassador Gene Luen Yang on Diversity and Comics
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang on diversity and superhero comics! @nprDiversity Drives The Story In The Latest Incarnation Of Superman
“Sometimes, comics provide us the chance to explore worlds outside of ourselves that not only keep us safe, but that help us find a home in a world that sadly may not want to shelter us.” @heypanelsRepresentation Means Different Things to Different People
In celebration of the 97th annual Children’s Book Week, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang appeared in conversation with friend and fellow graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier at the San Francisco Public Library! @firstsecondbooks @graphixbooksNational Ambassador Gene Luen Yang Celebrates Children’s Book Week with Raina Telgemeier
“Libraries were such an important part of my childhood, and they’re an important part of my life today. I visit my local library to research, to read, to write, and to be inspired. I’m deeply grateful for our nation’s libraries and librarians.” — National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang @americanlibraryassocGene Luen Yang Lends Support to Highlight... Continue Reading →
“All these kids see in the comic books are white heroes. This lets them know that they can be heroes also.” @nydailynewsBlack Comic Book Festival puts black superheroes on display
weneeddiversebooks: weneeddiversebooks: Gene Luen Yang’s platform as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is “Reading Without Walls”. Yang champions diversity in all forms and reading for non-readers with this platform. Want a visit from Gene Luen Yang? Head on over to the link to fill out a request form! Today (Feb 1, 2016) is the... Continue Reading →
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