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Measuring Up: A Graphic Novel

by Lily Lamotte

A new school, a family connection, and the comfort of food

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Paperback New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Washington State Book Awards finalist

    Finalist for a Washington State Book Award; the category and year are not specified in the supplied metadata.

  • Editorial selection

    ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021

    Named an ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021.

  • Critical praise

    Praise from Remy Lai

    Directly praised as a heartwarming exploration of identity by a young immigrant.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A new school, a family connection, and the comfort of food

Twelve-year-old Cici has moved from Taiwan to Seattle, where fitting in at her new school is one of her concerns. The available description also connects her hopes to celebrating her grandmother, placing family and food alongside the experience of adjusting to a new home. Presented as a graphic novel, the book brings together questions of belonging across cultures and the ties between generations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in graphic novels about starting over in a new place.
  • Readers curious about stories connecting food, family, and cultural identity.
  • Children ages 9–12, the listed target audience.

Themes

BelongingFamily and generationsFoodCultural identityMoving to a new place

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Book overview

An ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021- A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection - Fall 2020 Kids Indie Next List - Featured in Today Show's AAPI Heritage Month List - Amazon Best Books November Selection - Cybils Awards Finalist - An NBC AAPI Selection - Featured in Parents Magazine Book Nook October issue - A CBC Hot off the Press October Selection - WA State Book Awards Finalist - Texas Library Association Little Maverick Selection

For fans of American Born Chinese and Roller Girl, Measuring Up is a don't-miss graphic novel debut from Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu!

"A beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the world." --Gene Luen Yang, author ofAmerican Born ChineseandDragon Hoops

"A delicious and heartwarming exploration of identity by a young immigrant trying to find her place in multiple cultures." --Remy Lai, author ofPie in the Skyand Fly on the Wall

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-m

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