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Not Your All-American Girl

Not Your All-American Girl

Children's BooksHistorical Fiction
Pages
256
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Grace Yang just wants to be a regular American girl in 1970s Virginia, but her Chinese-American family has other ideas. From traditional dinners to cultural expectations, Grace often feels caught between two worlds. She navigates school, friendships, and family traditions while trying to figure out where she truly belongs.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedHeartwarming
Coming of AgeFish Out of Water

Genres

Children's Books Historical Fiction History Humor

Authors

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Wendy Wan-Long Shang

Wendy Wan-Long Shang writes books for young readers, often exploring themes of identity and family. Her works include "Not Your All-American Girl," a story about two friends navigating cultural differences. Shang's writing offers relatable experiences for middle grade audiences.