Mei Yu Art - Lost & Found

Lost & Found: Based on a True Story

Lost & Found: Based on a True Story is an inspiring graphic novel memoir to encourage children to overcome challenges in new schools and environments, and be proud of who they are!

Lost & Found is the winner of the Forest of Reading's Silver Birch Express Award 2025.

Cover of Lost and Found graphic novel memoir by Mei Yu.

Published by Union Square Kids, New York

Silver Birch Express Award badge. WINNER: Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award 2025

Nominated for the 2027 Bluestem Award, Illinois' Grades 3-5 Readers' Choice Awards, sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE)

Nominated for the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL)'s Black-Eyed Susan Book Awards

Nominated for the American Library Association (ALA)'s 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List

Selected as one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2024!

Selected as one of the 2025 finalists for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize!

Selected to be on the Missouri Association of School Librarians' 2025 Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel List!

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Book Industry Reviews

★ "Yu’s fictionalized biographical immigration story highlights perseverance and creative problem solving. The ‘Note to Readers,’ author’s note, and bonus story are fantastic additions... Highly recommended." — School Library Journal STARRED Review

"This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country." — Publishers Weekly

"Charming, funny, and full of heart." — Kirkus Reviews