A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2020 Blue Ribbon Selection "
[A] gorgeously drawn...story of a first-generation Vietnamese American who is struggling with coming out to his parents." –
Forbes "
A sparkling debut...about the child of Vietnamese immigrants who teaches through fairy tales–yet wrestles with how to come out to his family."
–The Washington Post "
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
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Warm, loving family and friends are a refreshing alternative to immigrant stories that focus on family problems. Beautifully illustrates how sharing old stories can be the best way to learn how to share new ones." –
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
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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." –
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
