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| Art by Stan Yan |
Stan Yan’s middle grade, graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, with its flame red and embossed black cover, leaps out and catches the eye and was published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon & Schuster in 2025. The text and plot carry the reader through the travails of Eugenia, not least of which is the dreaded rope climb in physical education. Eugenia encounters parental pressure regarding grades and academic studies, an annoying younger brother and a dear friend who is accident prone. Humor stalks the pages. This book will engage reluctant and advanced readers with its action, hilarity and resolution.
Mr. Yan wrote, digitally illustrated and created a new font, Eugenia Wang for his novel. Greg Stadnyk designed the book. This novel was purchased by me and will be given to the grandson.
One Question Interview with Stan Yan
ETC: Welcome Stan. What advice would you give those in grades K-12 who would like to become writers, or illustrators or cartoonists?
SY: My advice would be to lean into your passions. The only guarantee in our pursuit is you will spend a lot of time doing it. There is no guarantee you will make money at it. Sometimes the only payment we get is in the enjoyment or satisfaction of the process. If you'd be willing to do something even if you're not getting paid, it's probably a passion. And regularly finding time for our passions is important.
ETC: Thank you, Stan for the realistic answer.
Links:
Visit author, illustrator and font designer: Stan Yan
Visit Greg Pattridge host of: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Visit your local book store: Boulder Bookstore
