A poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Almost American Girl! Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these moments--but through it all, she has her art. She's always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession. Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah's bubbling rage is threatening to burst.

The fairies in fairyland had a meeting to decide how to help children with their problems and help them to behave. Rosalia,the Fairy Queen decided to send Paper Bag Fairies home from the supermarket when the children behaved while their parents shopped. The fairies could only be seen by the parents. The Paper Bag Fairies would advise the parents and the parents would pass this advice to their children. The children would always feel safe when they knew that their special Paper Bag Fairy was watching over them.

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