Family Style by Thien Pham is a young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese boy's search for belonging in America. What's interesting about the author's approach is his usage of food to remember certain points in his life. For example, potato chips become an indulgence, strawberries signify struggle, and meat and potatoes signifies becoming Americanized. It's a heartfelt approach that makes the reader emphasize with the author's childhood challenges as a refugee. It will also make you hungry and crave Vietnamese food, but that's a different issue.
This book has already received a lot of praise, including being a 2023 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist and included in 2023 Best Book of the Year lists from NPR, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness. There's a good chance it's going to rack up many awards during the book awards season as well. Check it out before you can't due to patron demand!
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