Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang is a TED speaker who has written 3 quality-verified books, paired here with their talks.
As the Library of Congress's fifth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Gene Luen Yang advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. American Born Chinese, his first graphic novel from First Second Books, was a National Book Award finalist, as well as the winner of the Printz Award and an Eisner Award. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the L.A. Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His other works include Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), New Super-Man from DC Comics (with various artists) and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series from Dark Horse Comics (with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.
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What books has Gene Luen Yang written?
Gene Luen Yang has written 3 books in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Dragon Hoops", "Saints", "American Born Chinese". Each is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does Gene Luen Yang write about?
Gene Luen Yang's books on Books Worth Reading cover Fiction & Literature, Science & Technology, Psychology & Mind.
What is Gene Luen Yang known for?
Gene Luen Yang's distinctive intellectual contribution lies in his recognition that graphic novels represent a uniquely powerful medium for exploring identity, belonging, and cultural displacement, particularly for young readers navigating complex social landscapes. Rather than viewing comics as a l...
What is Gene Luen Yang's TED talk?
Gene Luen Yang's most-watched TED talk is "Comics belong in the classroom" (2018). It is paired with their books on Books Worth Reading.