Don't Cause Trouble

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.

Author: Arree Chung
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781250887306
ISBN10: 1250887305
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Asian American & Pacific Islander
- Juvenile Fiction | Asian American & Pacific Islander
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

About the Author
Arree Chung is the award winning author of Mixed: A Colorful Story, and many other picture books. Arree believes that everyone is born creative and he loves bringing ideas to life. When he is not making books or building a business, you can find Arree exploring nature or riding his bike in a new city.