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When Stories Collide : TED Radio Hour In the cult comic American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang weaves mythical folklore with a coming-of-age immigrant story. The author reflects on why his story still feels relevant to young readers.

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When Stories Collide

In the cult comic American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang weaves mythical folklore with a coming-of-age immigrant story. The author reflects on why his story still feels relevant to young readers.

Gene Luen Yang's path from teaching high school to writing 'American Born Chinese'

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Gene Luen Yang's path from teaching high school to writing 'American Born Chinese'

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Gene Luen Yang's path from teaching high school to writing 'American Born Chinese'

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