American Born Chinese is finally getting a TV show adaption from Disney+ after the graphic novel first hit shelves in 2006. The high praise and acclaim that the graphic novel received upon its debut makes this adaptation feel like it’s a long time coming. American Born Chinese comes from author and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, with coloring by cartoonist Lark Pien. The book follows three different stories that are all intricately connected.

One story follows Jin Wang, the son of Chinese immigrants. Jin struggles with his identity when he realizes he is one of the only Chinese American students in his school. The book also follows a modern retelling of the legend of the Monkey King, as well as a boy named Danny, who gets annoyed by his pesky cousin, Chin-Kee, who is depicted as a racial stereotype. While all of the stories seem unrelated, their connection is revealed at the end, with a touching and powerful message about racial stereotypes, immigration, and identity crisis. The book was praised for its complex themes and literary merit. It was awarded the 2007 Michael L. Printz award, as well as an Eisner award.

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