A review by bibliobrandie
The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor

5.0

I really loved this graphic novel, which is part historical fiction, part magical realism, and part mythology. This is a beautifully crafted and illustrated coming-of-age story set in 1885. Following the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, 13-year old Chinese American Mei works alongside her father at a California logging camp. Mei tells stories of Auntie Po and her faithful blue buffalo, Pei Pei, and these legends help her through some tough times. This story touches on mythology and in her author's note Khor asks, who gets to tell and own myths? She also explains how she wanted to tell a story of a queer Chinese American. I feel like this is a fresh take on the historical graphic novel. Loved it!