Gene Luen Yang

Why Is Gene Luen Yang Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Gene Luen Yang is an American cartoonist. He is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of graphic novels and comics, at comic book conventions and universities, schools, and libraries. In addition, he was the Director of Information Services and taught computer science at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California. In 2012, Yang joined the faculty at Hamline University, as a part of the Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. In 2016, the U.S. Library of Congress named him Ambassador for Young People's Literature. That year he became the third graphic novelist, alongside Lauren Redniss, to receive the MacArthur Fellowship.

Other Resources About Gene Luen Yang

• en.wikipedia.org
• geneyang.com

What Schools Are Affiliated With Gene Luen Yang?

Gene Luen Yang is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley
• California State University, East Bay

What Are Gene Luen Yang's Academic Contributions?

Gene Luen Yang has made the following academic contributions:

• American Born Chinese