Luen Luen Yang
American graphic novelist
1973 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American graphic novelist
Born
August 9, 1973
Age
~53 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
university teacher, children's writer, comics writer
People's Republic of ChinaBorn in Alameda County
1973
Born in Alameda County (1973-08-09)
1997
AwardXeric Award
2007
AwardAsian American Literary Awards
2012
AwardAsian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
2015
AwardAsian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
2015
AwardEisner Award for Best Writer
Present
Age ~53
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Luen Luen Yang?+
Luen Luen Yang is American graphic novelist. Born in 1973.
When was Luen Luen Yang born?+
Luen Luen Yang was born on August 9, 1973.
Luen — August 9, 1973
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
Would you name your baby Luen?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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