![]() As relationships become opportunities for deeper communication, Becker’s text bubbles ingeniously become indicators of better understanding. Brothers Shinichi and Masaki will prove integral coresidents, as well. Tina, from Singapore, is currently taking a term off while waitressing. Hyejung is Korean, estranged from her parents, and hoping to enter art college. Choosing to return to Japan between high school and college, Nao arrives at Himawari House, a student group home, where she quickly bonds with Hyejung and Tina, also studying Japanese. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a white American father, Nao moves Stateside where “people were always quick to point out that I was different.” Nao “adapted” by abandoning her first language and culture. To show the story, Becker’s exquisitely expressive black-and-white illustrations enable and encourage empathic responses to induce guffaws, sobs, and everything in between. I did have to put Himawari House on hold while I worked on They Called Us Enemy which is funny, because in between chapters 7 and 8, I drew an entire graphic novel, and my approach changed drastically. ![]() To tell the story, Becker showcases her impressive polyglot facility, combining English, Japanese, Korean, and Singlish (including rewarding winks to fellow polyglot readers). I learned a lot of technical things for streamlining my process and keeping ideas organized. teen takes a gap year in Japan to reconnect with her heritage. ![]() The narrative might initially seem simple: a mixed-race U.S. ![]() Becker, who brilliantly created the artwork for George Takei’s Eisner-winning They Called Us Enemy (2019), makes her stupendous solo debut in what will prove to one of the best graphic titles of the year. ![]()
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