Makee is a China-born cartoonist and designer based in New York City. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2019. Makee currently works as a designer during the day and draws at night. She enjoys eating, reading, and a clean desktop.
""An emotional read that is thoughtful and honest. . . . Makee writes an affecting, memoiristic graphic novel that zeroes in on one girl's inner struggle to exist in a new reality without losing her sense of selfhood."" --Library Journal ""A painfully candid coming-of-age tale and a warts-and-all portrait of America. . . . Makee's wide-eyed and insightful semi-autobiographical debut centers on a teenage immigrant whose adolescence is as hard to navigate as her new home in New York City."" --Publishers Weekly ""Makee's account of her teenage years will resonate with YAs struggling to fit in new places. . . . Blatant racism, microaggressions, and miscommunications abound, but making art nurtures her soul--and gives her the courage to claim her own space."" --Booklist ""Poignant and insightful, this graphic novel offers a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and the clash of cultures, all seen through the eyes of one teenage girl. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand today's young adult immigrant experience."" --Tracy White, author of Unaccompanied