Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam
A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and The Best We Could Do!
Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam.
After the Pham family arrives at a refugee camp in Thailand, they struggle to survive. Things don't get much easier once they resettle in California. And through each chapter of their lives, food takes on a new meaning. Strawberries come to signify struggle as Thien's mom and dad look for work. Potato chips are an indulgence that bring Thien so much joy that they become a necessity.
Behind every cut of steak and inside every croissant lies a story. And for Thien Pham, that story is about a search-- for belonging, for happiness, for the American dream.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: First Second
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250809728
Creator Bio
Thien Pham is a Vietnamese-American cartoonist and illustrator known for his poignant and heartfelt works. Born in Vietnam, Pham and his family immigrated to the United States when he was just a child. He grew up in California, where he developed a love for drawing and storytelling. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, Pham pursued a career in graphic design before eventually turning to creating comics and graphic novels. His works often explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and family. With his debut graphic novel, Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, Pham shares his personal experiences and reflections on growing up as a first-generation immigrant in the United States.
