Candy Bunny Reader

  I finally got around to reading this graphic novel memoir!   Almost American Girl by Robin Ha is the story of the author growing up in 80s and 90s in South Korea, then in Alabama, then in Virginia. She faces family drama, language barriers, racism, and feeling like she fits in nowhere. One of the things that keeps her going is her love of art. In particular, her love of comics. She eventually comes to accept herself in her early college years as a Korean-American.   I don't know what else to say except that this memoir was great! I gave it 5 stars . I saw myself a lot in Robin, even though my background is slightly different from hers. I also moved twice when I was a kid to two different states, and had the same growing pains as her. I also loved (and still love) drawing and comics, and that also kept me afloat as I was growing up!

I first saw this tag over on Instagram by @a.leos.bookshelf . Here are my answers to it!  You know what I will say next... anyone is free to do this tag! I don't tag anyone.  Do you and I have anything in common? Let me know! Middle Grade Books YA Books Romance Books Fantasy Books Shojo manga/anime One Piece Drawing Painting Doll Collecting Barbie Ever After High Rainbow High Sanrio  Cute things Pastel and Bright Colors Cottagecore Cheesy foods Flowers Crystals Boba Tea

  Another post of my art! Another painting. You might or might not remember in my last artwork post I mentioned I took watercolor classes with a local artist in my area named Ryan Fox (@rfox90 on Instagram). The very first thing I painted in that class was this picture of these apples! I am very proud of this painting because I applied new watercolor techniques for the first time while painting it, like making some areas lighter to create shine (as you can see on the apples) and blending colors in the background (another way to shade, or just to have an interesting background that's not just one solid color).  I can't wait to show off more of my paintings! Are any of you also artists?