story of a first-generation Vietnamese American who is struggling with coming out to his parents." - Forbes "A sparkling debut. " - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "How do you tell stories within stories within stories? Ask Trung Le Nguyen, who seamlessly blends family history, fairy tales, and a 1998 coming-out tale in this remarkable intergenerational graphic novel." - The Bulletin, Starred Review " gorgeously-drawn. Beautifully illustrates how sharing old stories can be the best way to learn how to share new ones." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "The magic happens here on every page, the perfection personified by debut author/artist Nguyen's autobiographical homage to the infinite power of storytelling." - Booklist, Starred Review "Nguyen's poignant debut captures the perspectives of, and essence of the bond between, a parent and child, proving that language-and love-can transcend words. "Infused with emotional depth and integrity, this coming-of-age story broadens the range of Vietnamese American creative voices in books for young people." - The Horn Book, Starred Review "Warm, loving family and friends are a refreshing alternative to immigrant stories that focus on family problems.
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