Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha
Published by Balzer + Bray on January 28, 2020
ISBN: 0062685104
Pages: 240
Genres: Biography/Autobiography, Non-Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
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Author Robin Ha describes her life as a lonely teenager that has newly immigrated to America. Her mother, being an unwed mother in South Korea leads a difficult life, brought Robin to America on what Robin thought was a vacation, ending up being a permanent relocation. In this illustrated memoir, she shares her troubles and thoughts of what it was like as an immigrant.

Illustrations are well done and colorful with flashbacks to Seoul done in a sepia tone. Definitely heartfelt, but not sure that it is something that will fly off the shelves. Recommended for grades 7 and up.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford.