American Born Chinese is three stories in one graphic novel. All three deal with the stereotypes Americans hold regarding people of Asian descent, and the larger, more universal themes of identity, acceptance, and belonging. This was my first foray into the graphic novel genre. It is not really my style, but I can see why middle grade readers and young adults might be drawn to it. As a teacher, my concern is that a student could very easily read this and pick up on "humor" without ever understanding the larger issues. The book is most definitely satire, and it would take a more mature person to realize this. For those students who have a broader global perspective and a sense of the stereotypes presented, this book could be a good read.