Parachute Kids
Betty C. Tang
Set in 1981, this graphic novel follows Feng-Li and her siblings after their Taiwanese parents leave them in the United States to attend school. Their father returns to work in Taiwan, while their mother remains only until her visa expires. As the oldest sibling takes responsibility for the household, Feng-Li struggles with the language barrier, schoolwork, and making friends. Her brother, meanwhile, reacts angrily to their new circumstances and connects with other immigrant Asian children.
This book appears on 6 reading lists across 2 editions from 6 organizations.
