Best Selling Books by Gene Luen Yang

Gene Luen Yang is the author of American Born Chinese (2006), Dragon Hoops (2020), The Eternal Smile (2009), Level Up (2011), Lunar New Year Love Story (2024).

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American Born Chinese

release date: Sep 05, 2006
American Born Chinese
A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he''s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny''s life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. American Born Chinese is a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People''s Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year. This title has Common Core Connections

Dragon Hoops

release date: Mar 17, 2020
Dragon Hoops
In his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories—comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his friends called him “Stick” and every basketball game he played ended in pain. He lost interest in basketball long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it''s all anyone can talk about. The men’s varsity team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that’s been decades in the making. Each victory brings them closer to their ultimate goal: the California State Championships. Once Gene gets to know these young all-stars, he realizes that their story is just as thrilling as anything he’s seen on a comic book page. He knows he has to follow this epic to its end. What he doesn’t know yet is that this season is not only going to change the Dragons’s lives, but his own life as well.

The Eternal Smile

release date: Apr 27, 2009
The Eternal Smile
Gene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People''s Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what''s popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant. A fantastical adventure through the worlds we live in and the worlds we create. From two masters of the graphic novel--Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and Derek Kirk Kim (Same Difference and Other Stories)--come three magical tales. The story of a prince who defeats his greatest enemy only to discover that maybe his world is not what it had seemed. The story of a frog who finds that just being a frog might be the way to go. The story of a women who receives an e-mail from Prince Henry of Nigeria asking for a loan to help save his family - and gives it to him. With vivid artwork and moving writing, Derek Kirk Kim and Gene Luen Yang test the boundaries between fantasy and reality, exploring the ways that the world of the imagination can affect real life. The Eternal Smile is the winner of the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Short Story.

Level Up

release date: Jun 07, 2011
Level Up
Dennis, the son of Chinese immigrants, yearns to play video games like his friends and, upon his strict father''s death, becomes obsessed with them but later, realizing how his father sacrificed for him, he chooses a nobler path.

Lunar New Year Love Story

release date: Jan 09, 2024
Lunar New Year Love Story
An NPR Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love. She was destined for heartbreak. Then fate handed her love. Val is ready to give up on love. It''s led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she''s pretty sure she''s cursed—no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love. But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever?

Prime Baby

release date: Apr 13, 2010
Prime Baby
Thaddeus Fong has a hard time convincing others that his baby sister, Maddie, is an interdimensional gateway for peace-loving aliens, and he is extremely disappointed to discover that there is no evil alien invasion to thwart.

Boxers

release date: Sep 10, 2013
Boxers
China,1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers - commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils." Against all odds, this grass-roots rebellion is violently successful. But nothing is simple. Little Bao is fighting for the glory of China, but at what cost? So many are dying, including thousands of "secondary devils" - Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity. Boxers & Saints is an innovative new graphic novel in two volumes - the parallel stories of two young people caught up on opposite sides of a violent rift. American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang brings his clear-eyed storytelling and trademark magical realism to the complexities of the Boxer Rebellion and lays bare the foundations of extremism, rebellion, and faith. Discover the other side of the Boxer Rebellion in Saints - the companion volume to Boxers.

Avatar: The Last Airbender--Smoke and Shadow Omnibus

release date: Oct 05, 2021
Avatar: The Last Airbender--Smoke and Shadow Omnibus
The Fire Nation is threatened by a prophecy told by the Kemurikage, mysterious figures thought only to exist in legend: remove Zuko from the throne, or the country will perish! Avatar Aang and his friends escort Zuko and his family back to the capital, completely unaware of the looming threat growing in the city. Unrest is brewing as the New Ozai Society prepares to make its move against the crown, and children begin to go missing from their homes under mysterious circumstances. Revisit the adventure of Avatar: The Last Airbender--Smoke and Shadow with this all-new omnibus edition, collecting all three original parts for the first time in one digital book! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow parts 1-3.

Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Search Omnibus

release date: Oct 27, 2020
Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Search Omnibus
Immediately following the Avatar''s adventures chronicled in The Promise, this remarkable omnibus that collects parts 1-3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question--what happened to Fire Lord Zuko''s mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar--and the most unlikely ally of all--to help uncover the biggest secret of his life.

Superman Vol. 1: Before Truth

release date: Apr 12, 2016
Superman Vol. 1: Before Truth
A new era for the Man of Steel begins here-crafted by National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (AMERICAN BORN CHINESE) and legendary artists John Romita Jr. (KICK-ASS, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS). Superman is going through some changes. First, there’s his new “solar flare” power, which releases tremendous amounts of energy but leaves him functionally human-fragile, vulnerable, prone to hangovers-for 24 hours. But an even bigger change is coming. A new company called Hordr has sprung up, and its business is secrets. If you have one that you want to keep hidden, Hordr can control you-and no one has a bigger secret than Clark Kent. Now, Hordr is threatening to expose Clark’s alter ego unless he does everything they command. Will Superman play into the hands of blackmailers to keep his loved ones out of danger? And if the truth that Superman has been hiding is exposed, will it set him free-or ruin his life? Collects issues #40-44 and the 8-page Superman story from DIVERGENCE: FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1.

New Super-Man Vol. 1: Made in China

release date: Jun 27, 2017
New Super-Man Vol. 1: Made in China
#1 New York Times best-selling author and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang continues his work at DC with NEW SUPER-MAN VOL. 1, a part of DC Universe Rebirth! An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. As the government creates their own Superman, will they live to regret the person they''ve chosen? Rising from the ashes of SUPERMAN: THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN and the death of the Man of Steel, will this New Super-Man step up to the challenge, or be crushed under the weight of his hubris and inexperience? Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, SUPERMAN) and on-the-rise art star Viktor Bogdanovic (BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) introduce readers to Kong Kenan, an all-new superhero who could change the world...or be the end of it, in NEW SUPER-MAN VOL. 1. Collects issues #1-6.

Saints

release date: Sep 10, 2013
Saints
China, 1898. An unwanted fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn''t even given a proper name by her family. She finds friendship-and a name, Vibiana-in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place for Christians. The Boxer Rebellion is murdering Westerners and Chinese Christians alike. Torn between her nation and her Christian friends, Vibiana will have to decide where her true loyalties lie . . . and whether she is willing to die for her faith. ---- Boxers & Saints is a groundbreaking graphic novel in two volumes. This innovative format presents two parallel tales about young people caught up on opposite sides of a violent rift. Saints tells Vibiana''s story, and the companion volume, Boxers, tells the story of Little Bao, a young man who joins the Boxer Rebellion. American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang brings his trademark magical realism to the complexities of the Boxer Rebellion, and lays bare the universal foundations of extremism, rebellion, and faith.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Team Avatar Tales

release date: Oct 15, 2019
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Team Avatar Tales
This anthology from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender features all your favorite characters, brought to life by a cast of all-star creators! Journey along with Team Avatar as they rescue a pumpkin farmer waylaid by monsters, go undercover in the Fire Nation, help an old rival with a hair-raising problem, and reflect on what it means to save the world. Featuring the work of Gene Luen Yang (Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South), Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Ron Koertge (Vampire Planet), Dave Scheidt (Dreamworks Trolls, Wrapped Up), Sara Goetter (Dungeon Critters, Boozle), and more, this anthology features stories both hilarious and heartwarming. Features brand new short stories set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender! This volume also includes the short stories, "Rebound", "Shells", and "Sisters", previously released for Free Comic Book Day and never before collected!

Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang

release date: Jul 16, 2024
Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang
The comic-book saga of Shang-Chi and the legendary Ten Rings! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen: Zheng Zu''s son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had! But who among them can he trust -- and who is trying to kill him? As Shang-Chi assumes his rightful place as the leader of the Five Weapons Society, his fellow super heroes -- including Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four -- start to see him as the bad guy! And when he gains control of the massively powerful Ten Rings, every bounty hunter and assassin in the Marvel Universe is determined to take them from him! Collecting SHANG-CHI (2020) #1-5, SHANG-CHI (2021) #1-12, SHANG-CHI AND THE TEN RINGS #1-6, SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF THE TEN RINGS and material from MARVEL''S VOICES: IDENTITY (2021) #1.

Superman Vol 1

release date: Oct 04, 2016
Superman Vol 1
"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Supergirl based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."

Avatar the Last Airbender

release date: Feb 07, 2017
Avatar the Last Airbender
"Comics & graphic novels/Media tie-in"--Back cover.

Secret Coders: Secrets & Sequences

release date: Mar 07, 2017
Secret Coders: Secrets & Sequences
"Meet Hopper, Eni, and Josh as they write their first line of code, and join them for their final showdown with Dr. One-Zero."--Slipcase.

Superman Vol. 2: Return to Glory

release date: Mar 14, 2017
Superman Vol. 2: Return to Glory
Forced to join a high stakes, super-fight-club, Superman is forced to make a fateful choice, before joining Wonder Woman in a battle against the Vandal Savage.

Monkey Prince Vol. 1: Enter the Monkey

release date: Feb 06, 2024
Monkey Prince Vol. 1: Enter the Monkey
Move over, Monkey King, there''s a new prankster in town! Introducing the newest hero in the DCU, the great sage, equal to the heavens, better than his predecessor the legendary Monkey King 孫悟空, even better than the Justice League and definitely the Teen Titans (actually, all the heroes combined), everyone put your hands together for...the The Monkey Prince 小猴王! Marcus Sun moves around a lot because his adoptive parents are freelance henchpeople, so join him as he travels through the DC Universe, from Gotham City confronting Batman all the way to Amnesty Bay to Aquaman''s Kingdom of Atlantis! Marcus finds himself as the new kid at Gotham City High School, where a mysterious man with pig features asks Marcus to walk through a water curtain to reveal himself as who Marcus really is...someone who has adventured through The Journey to the West, can transform into 72 different formations, can clone himself using his hairs, and is called...the Monkey Prince! New York Times bestselling writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Superman Smashes the Klan) and award-winning artist Bernard Chang (Teen Titans, Batman Beyond) come together for the first time to bring you the greatest iteration of Monkey King into the DC Universe... enter The Monkey Prince 小猴王! Monkey Prince Vol 1: Enter the Monkey collects Monkey Prince #1-6.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 3

release date: Nov 12, 2013
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 3
Avatar Aang travels to the spirit world to parley with an ancient power; bringing Fire Lord Zuko ever closer to discovering the truth about his mother''s fate—and his own past. Yet Zuko''s sister Azula is becoming increasingly dangerous; threatening to ruin everything that Zuko; Aang; Katara; and Sokka have struggled to achieve on their search! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators; Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 1

release date: Jan 24, 2012
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 1
The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more—and it''s finally here! This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang''s powers and ingenuity! * The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra! * Written by Gene Luen Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese.

Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South Omnibus

release date: Feb 22, 2022
Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South Omnibus
When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city, in this graphic novel based on the beloved Nickelodeon animated series! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the Water Tribes, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and mistrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. This edition of Avatar: the Last Airbender--North and South by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru collects parts 1-3, perfect for any Avatar fan''s digital library!

The Shadow Hero

release date: Jul 15, 2014
The Shadow Hero
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity... The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. With artwork by Sonny Liew, this gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.

The Rift, Part 1

release date: Jan 01, 2014
The Rift, Part 1
Avatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen''s Festival, which hasn''t been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery - operating on land sacred to the Airbenders!

Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South Library Edition

release date: Nov 07, 2017
Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South Library Edition
When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the two groups, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. This special, oversized edition of Avatar: the Last Airbender -- North and South features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material!

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 2

release date: Jul 29, 2014
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 2
Written and drawn by the team behind the best-selling books, Avatar: The Promise and Avatar: The Search, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra animated series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the Avatar animated series and the perfect companion to the currently-running Legend of Korra!

Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 2

release date: Jan 11, 2022
Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 2
"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Shang-Chi (2021) #1-6"--Colophon.

Avatar: The Last Airbender-Smoke and Shadow Part Three

release date: Apr 12, 2016
Avatar: The Last Airbender-Smoke and Shadow Part Three
Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capitol! Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them--but will it be enough?! What''s worse, when Azula--the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko--appears on the scene, Zuko locks down the capitol to catch her, igniting fear and riots in the streets! Will Zuko follow in his evil father''s footsteps in order to save those he holds dear?! Written and drawn by the creative team behind the best-selling The Promise, The Search and The Rift, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra!

Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales Omnibus

release date: Jun 17, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales Omnibus
Follow Team Avatar as they journey through the Four Nations! From Earth King Kuei to the Kyoshi Warriors, and Mai to the Boulder, your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender friends are back for a wide-ranging exploration of life in their world. And where they go, danger, fun, and hijinks are sure to follow! The comics continuation of Nickelodeon’s hit series Avatar: The Last Airbender returns with a treasure trove of short stories, collected in an omnibus format. This full-color omnibus collects short stories from The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales, and includes the work of fan-favorite creators like Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru, Faith Erin Hicks, Kiku Hughes, and many more! Add this gorgeous collection to your bookshelf today!

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Library Edition

release date: Feb 18, 2014
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Library Edition
The biggest mystery of Avatar—the fate of Fire Lord Zuko’s mother—is revealed in this remarkable oversized hardcover collecting parts 1–3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! Featuring annotations by Eisner Award–winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and artistic team Gurihiru (Thorand the Warriors Four), and a brand-new sketchbook, this is a story that Avatar fans need in an edition they will love! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators and best-selling writer Gene Luen Yang! * Collecting The Search Parts 1–3, with tons of extras! “A wonderful reintroduction to the world of Aang and his merry band of benders.”—Nerdist

Up All Night

release date: Oct 06, 2009
Up All Night
A brush with the supernatural? A rock concert? A reunion? A poolside revelation? The need to know what''s up? The confessions of a friend? The dream of escape? A sick pet? An English assignment? The rear-window view of a murder next door? The search for the mother you never met? What keeps you up all night?

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 1

release date: Mar 18, 2014
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 1
Avatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen''s Festival—one of the highest Air Nomad holidays, which hasn''t been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery—operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is a more mysterious menace afoot? * The official continuation of Airbender from the original series creators! * Continues to top the sales charts! * The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra! "One of the best new pop culture mythologies to debut in the last decade."—Kotaku "A fantastic glimpse into the post-series universe."—Bleeding Cool

Secret Coders: Paths & Portals

release date: Aug 30, 2016
Secret Coders: Paths & Portals
"Meet Hopper, Eni, and Josh as they write their first line of code, and join them for their final showdown with Dr. One-Zero."--Slipcase.

Secret Coders

release date: Jan 01, 2017
Secret Coders
Determined to learn the history of once-elite Stately Academy, Hopper, Eni, and Josh are challenged to outmaneuver Principal Dean, who demands that the team turn over their most powerful robot and threatening coding genius, Professor One-Zero.
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