Wendy Xu (2)
Author of Mooncakes
For other authors named Wendy Xu, see the disambiguation page.
Works by Wendy Xu
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Comic Book (2018) #1 (of 5) — Author — 6 copies
The Auntie — Illustrator — 2 copies
A Lady’s Maid 1 copy
Associated Works
Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions (2022) — Contributor — 24 copies
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- Gender
- female
- Places of residence
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Occupations
- illustrator
comics artist - Agent
- Linda Camacho (Gallt & Zacker Literary)
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Gr 5–8—When Sophie is sent to her great-aunt's home to learn magic in preparation for an important exam, she
makes a bad first impression. Awkward, inexperienced, and plagued with self-doubt, she pales in comparison to her
cousin Sage and to Lir, the water dragon she befriends, but her family and new friend help set her on a path to selfdiscovery. Gorgeous manga-style artwork and a heartfelt narrative bring this book's magic to life.
makes a bad first impression. Awkward, inexperienced, and plagued with self-doubt, she pales in comparison to her
cousin Sage and to Lir, the water dragon she befriends, but her family and new friend help set her on a path to selfdiscovery. Gorgeous manga-style artwork and a heartfelt narrative bring this book's magic to life.
A super cute and charming graphic novel with excellent representation (bisexuality, non-binary identity, disability, Chinese heritage), a genuinely sweet romance, and refreshing take on witches and werewolves (it's amazing to me that with how often werewolves are used as LGBTQ metaphors, next to none are presented as non-binary/gender-fluid... despite the werewolf literally being a creature whose body is non-binary/in flux... you've already committed to this metaphor, folks, give me some non-cis werewolves, please!). Tam, Mooncakes' non-binary werewolf is accordingly a nice change of pace and easily the most interesting character in the novel.
It was indeed Tam who initially sparked my interest in this graphic novel, as my dissertation is on recuperation of the figure of the monster in queer YA and I'd been dying for more texts with non-cis rep (especially for werewolves). Mooncakes seemed a timely answer to my little grad student prayers. It did not disappoint and I would love to see more with these characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.… (more)
It was indeed Tam who initially sparked my interest in this graphic novel, as my dissertation is on recuperation of the figure of the monster in queer YA and I'd been dying for more texts with non-cis rep (especially for werewolves). Mooncakes seemed a timely answer to my little grad student prayers. It did not disappoint and I would love to see more with these characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.… (more)
graphic teen fiction (Deaf author, Asian-American illustrator)
a witch with a hearing aid, a trans/nonbinary werewolf, 2 kindly Nanas who sell magic potions and books, a weird horse demon, magical creature puns... what's not to like? The plot/storytelling isn't that special but the characters are really adorable and I wouldn't mind reading more...
takes place over the Sukkat (Jewish holiday) and Mid-Autumn Festival.
a witch with a hearing aid, a trans/nonbinary werewolf, 2 kindly Nanas who sell magic potions and books, a weird horse demon, magical creature puns... what's not to like? The plot/storytelling isn't that special but the characters are really adorable and I wouldn't mind reading more...
takes place over the Sukkat (Jewish holiday) and Mid-Autumn Festival.
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- Works
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