The Epic Crush of Genie Lo
by F.C. Yee
My third book to review for Multicultural Children's Book Day. Thanks to Amulet Books New York and Abrams The Art of Books for sending me this book to review. #ReadYourWorld.
Star ratings to me are more about my enjoyment when reading a book (whether a book is for me or not) and less about writing critique.
That said I’m not a fantasy person and this book is Asian fantasy. Genie-Lo is a high school volleyball player at a private school prepping her for Ivy League, fingers crossed Harvard. She’s a little unusual because she’s a really tall Chinese girl who likes to play front row blocking the ball. Genie quickly becomes involved in saving her Bay Area from Chinese demons with her new found friend Quentin (aka Sun Wukong~ half man half monkey ~ the monkey king). I think this book is right up junior high level reading and any kid into martial arts, fantasy or Chinese culture would enjoy this book. Just not one for me. Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2020 (1/31/20) is in its 7th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those book into the hands of young readers and educators. Seven years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. |
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as do my middle school students. Thanks for sharing your review with Multicultural Children's Book Day! #ReadYourWorld
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