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ⓘ About Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang is an American author of graphic novels and comics books. He started drawing comic books while in fifth grade, and he has never looked back. Yang got the Xeric Grant in 1997 for his Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks comic when he was getting into adulthood. Later, he received the National Book Award for his American Born Chinese comic. Other notable books by Yang include Duncan’s Kingdom and Avatar: The Last Air bender. American Born Chinese American Born Chinese is a comic comprising of three unrelated tales that are linked by an unexpected twist. There is the Tale of All Jin Wang, a young boy who wants nothing but to fit in, and the great Chinese fable of the Monkey King. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Search Books series, Gene Luen Yang has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Gene Luen Yang
The Search, Part 1
The Search, Part 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Search Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Search, Part 2
The Search, Part 2 continues the Publication Order of The Search Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Search, Part 3
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Search Books with The Search, Part 3, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
The Promise, Part 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Promise Books with The Promise, Part 1, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
The Promise, Part 2
The Promise, Part 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Promise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Promise, Part 3
The Promise, Part 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Promise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Rift, Part 1
The Rift, Part 1 continues the Publication Order of The Rift Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Rift, Part 2
The Rift, Part 2 continues the Publication Order of The Rift Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Rift, Part 3
The Rift, Part 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Rift Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Boxers & Saints
Boxers & Saints is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Boxers & Saints Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Boxers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boxers & Saints Books with Boxers, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Saints
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boxers & Saints Books with Saints, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
North and South Part One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of North and South Books with North and South Part One, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
North and South Part Two
North and South Part Two continues the Publication Order of North and South Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
North and South Part Three
North and South Part Three is an essential installment in the Publication Order of North and South Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Secret Coders
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Secret Coders Books with Secret Coders, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Paths & Portals
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Secret Coders Books with Paths & Portals, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Secret Coders Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Secrets & Sequences
Secrets & Sequences continues the Publication Order of Secret Coders Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Robots & Repeats
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Secret Coders Books with Robots & Repeats, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Potions & Parameters
Potions & Parameters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Secret Coders Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Monsters & Modules
Monsters & Modules is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Secret Coders Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Green Turtle Chronicles
The Green Turtle Chronicles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Dawn of a Golden Age
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books with The Dawn of a Golden Age, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons continues the Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fights You Cannot Win
Conflict and courage define Fights You Cannot Win, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books series by Gene Luen Yang that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
True Colors
True Colors continues the Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Shadow Hero
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books with The Shadow Hero, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Enter the Green Turtle
Enter the Green Turtle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Shadow Hero Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Brothers & Sisters
Brothers & Sisters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shang-Chi Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Shang-Chi vs. the Marvel Universe
Shang-Chi vs. the Marvel Universe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shang-Chi Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Family Of Origin
Family Of Origin continues the Publication Order of Shang-Chi Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shang-Chi Books with Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Smoke and Shadow Part One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Smoke and Shadow Books with Smoke and Shadow Part One, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Smoke and Shadow Part Two
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Smoke and Shadow Books with Smoke and Shadow Part Two, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Smoke and Shadow Part Three
Smoke and Shadow Part Three is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smoke and Shadow Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Before Truth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Superman Graphic Novels with Before Truth, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman Smashes the Klan continues the Publication Order of Superman Graphic Novels story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds
Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Superman Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
New Super-Man, Vol. 1
New Super-Man, Vol. 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of New Super-Man Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
New Super-Man, Vol. 2
New Super-Man, Vol. 2 continues the Publication Order of New Super-Man Collections story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Super-Man, Vol. 3
New Super-Man, Vol. 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of New Super-Man Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
New Super-Man and the Justice League of China, Vol. 4
New Super-Man and the Justice League of China, Vol. 4 continues the Publication Order of New Super-Man Collections story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Promise
The Promise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Avatar: The Last Airbender Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Rift
The Rift continues the Publication Order of Avatar: The Last Airbender Collections story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Smoke and Shadow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Avatar: The Last Airbender Collections with Smoke and Shadow, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Monkey Prince
Monkey Prince continues the Publication Order of Monkey Prince Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Books of Clash, Volume 1
The Books of Clash, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of Books Of Clash Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Books of Clash, Volume 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Books Of Clash Books with The Books of Clash, Volume 2, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
The Books of Clash, Volume 3
The Books of Clash, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of Books Of Clash Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Books of Clash, Volume 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Books Of Clash Books with The Books of Clash, Volume 4, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
The Books of Clash Volume 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Books Of Clash Books with The Books of Clash Volume 5, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Rosary Comic Book
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Rosary Comic Book, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
The Eternal Smile
The Eternal Smile continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Prime Baby
Prime Baby continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Level Up
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Level Up, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Dragon Hoops
Epic adventure awaits in Dragon Hoops, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Gene Luen Yang has built.
Loyola Chin and the San Peligran Order
Loyola Chin and the San Peligran Order is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks
Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks continues the Publication Order of Graphic Novels story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds
Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Marvel Voices: Identity
Marvel Voices: Identity continues the Publication Order of Graphic Novels story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lunar New Year Love Story
Lunar New Year Love Story explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Gene Luen Yang.
The Tomorrow War
Conflict and courage define The Tomorrow War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Terrifics Books series by Gene Luen Yang that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Hell and Back
Hell and Back continues the Publication Order of Superman: Action Comics Books story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Revenge of the Demon
Revenge of the Demon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Superman: Action Comics Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Before Truth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Superman Books with Before Truth, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
The Best American Comics 2008
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Comics 2008, another outstanding contribution from Gene Luen Yang.
Strange Tales 2
Strange Tales 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Gene Luen Yang have come to expect.
Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Comics Confidential
Comics Confidential continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Gene Luen Yang's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gene Luen Yang?
Gene Luen Yang is a bestselling author known for 20 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Search Books, Publication Order of The Promise Books, Publication Order of The Rift Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Gene Luen Yang series to start with?
For readers new to Gene Luen Yang's work, the Publication Order of The Search Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with The Search, Part 1 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Gene Luen Yang written?
Gene Luen Yang has written over 72 books across 20 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Gene Luen Yang books in order?
Yes, reading Gene Luen Yang's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Gene Luen Yang write in?
Gene Luen Yang writes primarily in fiction. With 20 series across 72 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Gene Luen Yang's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Gene Luen Yang's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Gene Luen Yang's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Gene Luen Yang's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Search Books series. The first book, The Search, Part 1, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.