On 'American Born Chinese' and Beyond
June 28, 2007
We sat down with graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang and his editor Mark Siegel of First Second...
And the Impact of the National Book Award Nomination
December 3, 2006
We spoke to First Second Editorial Director Mark Siegel about the significance of the NBA nomination and its impact on sales.
About 'The Shadow Hero'
June 24, 2014
His bestseller sold 350,000 copies; now his first superhero.
'American Born Chinese' & 'Stuck in the Middle'
May 14, 2007
Sunday's New York Times Book Review devoted a full page to a review of American Born Chinese and Stuck in the Middle.
First Graphic Novel to Be Chosen
January 22, 2007
American Born Chinese was awarded the Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature at the ALA midwinter conference in Seattle yesterday.
'Ralph' Threepeats in a Weak Domestic Market
December 9, 2018
The big box office news this weekend didn’t happen in the fallow North American market where a re-release of Schindler's List was the only new entry with over 1,000 locations, rather it took place in the Middle Kingdom where Warner Bros. debuted its DC Comics-based Aquaman, which posted the fourth best opening ever for a superhero film in the Middle Kingdom.
In 2010 and 2011
March 22, 2011
First Second Editorial Director Mark Siegel on the graphic novel business.
Fall Features International Talent
July 23, 2007
In Part 1, we talk about First Second's releases for this fall.
For YA Rom-Com, 'Lunar New Year Love Story'
November 29, 2023
The new graphic novel, Lunar New Year Love Story, is a teenage rom-com.
Geek Showbiz Round-up
April 24, 2023
The Hollywood news keeps hitting the wire, so here's a brand-new round-up!
