I talk about religion because it's one of the ways human beings find power and belonging. Religion is more than just that - I think faith traditions give us ways to talk about experiences of the numinous, too - but power and belonging are a big part of it. Gene Luen Yang beingbelongbig share on social
The premise of 'Secret Coders' is reminiscent of 'Harry Potter.' An intrepid band of tweens stumbles upon a secret school, only instead of teaching magic, the school teaches coding. Gene Luen Yang bandcodecoder Change image and share on social
Eventually, I just couldn't imagine myself being in a cubicle for my entire career. Gene Luen Yang careercubicleentire Change image and share on social
'Shadow Hero' was my first superhero story. I don't know why it took so long. Gene Luen Yang herolongshadow Change image and share on social
I love the interplay between words and pictures. I love the fact that in comics, your pictures are acting like words, presenting themselves to be read. Gene Luen Yang actcomicfact Change image and share on social
The Boxer Rebellion is a war that was fought on Chinese soil in the year 1900. The Europeans, the Japanese and their Chinese Christian allies were on one side. On the other were poor, starving, illiterate Chinese teenagers whom the Europeans referred to as the Boxers. Gene Luen Yang allyboxerchinese share on social
Superheroes were created in America, they're most popular in America, and at their best, they embody American ideals. Gene Luen Yang americaamericancreate Change image and share on social
Creativity requires input, and that's what research is. You're gathering material with which to build. Gene Luen Yang buildcreativitygather Change image and share on social
In 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized 120 saints of China, 87 of whom were ethnically Chinese. My home church was incredibly excited because this was the first time the Roman Catholic Church acknowledged Chinese citizens in this way. Gene Luen Yang acknowledgecanonizecatholic share on social
I'm a cartoonist. I write and draw comic books and graphic novels. I'm also a coder. Gene Luen Yang bookcartoonistcoder Change image and share on social
