An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.
JULIE LEUNG is the author of the Mice of the Round Table series,
including A Tail of Camelot, Voyage to Avalon, and most recently,
Merlin's Last Quest. This is her first picture book. In her free
time, she enjoys furtively sniffing books at bookstores and winning
obscure board games. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives in New
York City, where she works as a marketing director at Del Rey
Books. Visit her on the web at jleungbooks.com and follow her on
Twitter at @jleungbooks.
CHRIS SASAKI is a former character designer and illustrator for
Pixar Animation Studios, where he has designed characters for
Monsters University and Inside Out. His work has been featured at
Gallery Nucleus, on Cartoon Brew, in the New York Times, and in the
Society of Illustrators annual. He lives in Oakland, California.
Visit him on the web at csasaki.com.
"“A beautiful, must-read tribute to hardworking families and the
magic they create." —Kirkus, starred review
"[A] gorgeous picture book biography about an unsung hero of
animation and Chinese American
history." —Booklist, Starred Review
“Confidential, fluid prose deftly captures the stress and
strangeness of his immigration experience and his artistic
blossoming and impact…. A window into the troubled history of
transpacific immigration and a look at a long-undersung contributor
to our visual landscapes.” —Bulletin
“A well-told story that spotlights the too-often unrecognized
talent and contributions of America’s immigrants.” —School
Library Journal
“A meaningful portrayal of one working-class experience and an
image of a loving, hardworking family.” —Publishers Weekly
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