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Laura Gao

  • 5 stars across 2 books
Laura Gao is a comic artist and bread lover currently living in San Francisco. Her debut graphic novel, Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American, received several starred reviews. Laura’s art career began by doodling on Pokémon cards and has since blossomed to be featured on NPR, HuffPost, and, most notably, her parents’ fridge. She is a proud queer Asian American immigrant and strives to inspire others to live unapologetically loud. Laura’s pronouns are she/they. Say hello and send her bakery recommendations at lauragao.com.

Laura Gao is a comic artist and bread lover currently living in San Francisco. Her debut graphic novel, Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American, received several starred reviews. Laura’s art career began by doodling on Pokémon cards and has since blossomed to be featured on NPR, HuffPost, and, most notably, her parents’ fridge. She is a proud queer Asian American immigrant and strives to inspire others to live unapologetically loud. Laura’s pronouns are she/they. Say hello and send her bakery recommendations at lauragao.com.

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Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American
31st March 2022

Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

“Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself--as an American... MoreMessy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

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“I’m once again blown away by Laura Gao’s ability to make me relate to someone completely different from myself. Get rea... MoreKirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love): A Graphic Novel

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