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Don't Cause Trouble

Name: Don't Cause Trouble
ISBN: 9781250887306

Arree Chung

Henry Holt and Co. · Paperback · April 22, 2025

Reading lane: Comics & Graphic Novels / Asian American & Pacific Islander

Twelve-year-old Ming Lee hopes middle school will be the fresh start he needs.

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Why This Clicks

Awkward, Warm, Real

Middle-school embarrassment meets the tender, funny work of trying to belong.

Come here for

A young outsider’s sharp, familiar school-day frustrations
Friendship and humor alongside painful moments

Expect

An accessible graphic novel about belonging
A warmhearted tone that makes room for awkwardness

Book Details

Authors: Arree Chung
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Published: April 22, 2025
Format: Paperback
Theme: Comics & Graphic Novels / Asian American & Pacific Islander · Bullying
Reading lane: Comics & Graphic Novels / Asian American & Pacific Islander

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Comics & Graphic Novels / Asian American & Pacific Islander
Self-Esteem & Resilience

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Twelve-year-old Ming Lee hopes middle school will be the fresh start he needs. But stepping into school with the same bowl haircut his mom insists on giving him, and wearing the extra-discounted thrift shop clothes she buys him doesn't quite make for the first day of his dreams. Things only get worse when he’s placed in an ESL class despite English being his first (and only) language. The journey ahead is full of awkward, painful, and downright embarrassing moments. Ming’s dad always tells him, “Get good grades! Don’t cause trouble!” But with two new friends by his side, and a few tricks up his sleeve, Ming is determined to make some changes. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Don’t Cause Trouble is a funny, warmhearted graphic novel that will resonate with readers who are looking for a place to belong.