The Nhia Normal: School of Negative Thought
Written by Sheelue Yang
Illustrated by Karen Donnelly
Published by Stone Arch Books
Eleven-year-old Nhia deals with the anxiety of moving to a new school in this installment of The Nhia Normal graphic novel series.
Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is starting at a new school. Unfortunately, the same-old anxieties have followed her there. Will she meet new friends? Will she succeed on this school’s soccer team? Can she pass her first test? With the help of her family, she’ll overcome some seriously negative thoughts to find out.
Written by Hmong American Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic preteen girl.
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- The Nhia Normal: Losing It in Translation
- The Nhia Normal: A Talent Show of Nerves
- The Nhia Normal: What-a-Bummer Camp
Primary ISBN: 9781669060246
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Hmong/Hmong American
Themes: Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Education & Literacy, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Graphic Novel, Generation: 2nd, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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