Fake Chinese Sounds

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, Mi Yngs 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 ni nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Mi Yngs Mandarin isnt the best and Ni Nai doesnt speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guti together and doing tai chi in the mornings.

By the end of the summer, Mi Yng is sad to seeNi Nai goshes the complete opposite of Mi Yng serious professor motherbut 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 elses silence about the harassment mean theyre also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sids bullying fuelsMi Yng’s feelings of invisibility, she must learn to reclaim her identity and her voice.

Perfect for fans ofAmerican Born Chineseby Gene Luen Yang,The Legend of Auntie Poby Shing Yin Khor,Measuring Upby Lily LaMotte, andThe New Kidby Jerry Craft.