A review by panda_incognito
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung

4.0

When Tyrus Wong arrived in America from Japan, he had to pretend to be part of a wealthy family, rehearsing and presenting all of their biographical details so that he could convince immigration officials that he belonged to this family, and was more than just a “paper son.” This picture book biography addresses the hardships and injustices that Asian immigrants faced, and shares about Wong’s artistic achievements, which included working for Disney and designing background animation for Bambi. The book emphasizes his hard work and accomplishments while also being direct and honest about the painful circumstances that he endured. This is best for elementary-aged students and older.