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Noodle & Bao by Shaina Lu
5.0
Noodle & Bao is a wonderful story about friendship and the miracle a community can achieve when people come together. Inspired by real-life community organizing, this graphic novel shares the misadventures of Momo, a young girl determined to save her town from the gentrification of their neighborhood.
Momo’s Town 99 takes place in a Fantasy world, but it is based on stories from real Chinatowns and ethnic enclaves across the world. Shaina Lu introduces readers to food, culture and the shared heritage of a population. I love how part of the dialogue is written in English and Chinese : it strengthens the topic of identity that is found throughout the story.
Noodle & Bao is far more than a cute middle grade graphic novel with adorable illustrations : it is an a unique and empowering read, sharing the dreams and fears of a population.
Momo’s Town 99 takes place in a Fantasy world, but it is based on stories from real Chinatowns and ethnic enclaves across the world. Shaina Lu introduces readers to food, culture and the shared heritage of a population. I love how part of the dialogue is written in English and Chinese : it strengthens the topic of identity that is found throughout the story.
Noodle & Bao is far more than a cute middle grade graphic novel with adorable illustrations : it is an a unique and empowering read, sharing the dreams and fears of a population.