Book
Family style [graphic novel] : memories of an American from Vietnam / Thien Pham.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250809728 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 234 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : First Second, 2023.
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| Genre: | Graphic novels. Nonfiction comics. Biographical comics. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Pham | 31681010345080 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Told through the lens of meaningful food and meals, this graphic novel chronicles the authorâs childhood immigration to America where food takes on new meaning as he and his family search for belonging, for happiness and for the American dream. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
"Told through the lens of meaningful food and meals, this graphic novel chronicles the author's childhood immigration to America, where food takes on new meaning as he and his family search for belonging, for happiness and for the American dream"-- - McMillan Palgrave
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic Memoir
An NPR Best Books of 2023
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 searchâfor belonging, for happiness, for the American dream.
