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Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir

Robin Ha

Illustrator: Robin Ha

Ages: 14+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-268510-0

Keywords: Graphic format; Korean Americans; Koreans in the U.S.; Single mothers; comic books

Life in Alabama is difficult for Ha, 14, a South Korean immigrant. A comic drawing class helps her find a way forward. Colorful comic art.