Jo lives abover her parents' Chinese takeaway in eighties Coventry, and contends with language, culture, food and family in a journey to become her own person in this diary-format novel, illustrated throughout, tackling hard-hitting themes Sue Cheung was born in the Midlands and spent her early years clowning about and busily scribbling and drawing. At the age of 16 she seized her chance to become an artist by winning a scholarship to the London College of Fashion. Later, Sue went into advertising and worked her way up to Art Director. She now freelances as a designer from her home in Bournemouth, where she writes and illustrates children¿s books. She also writes under the name of Sue Pickford. For more information visit suecheung.co.uk
