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I was their American dream : a graphic memoir
"I Was Their American Dream is at once a coming-of-age story and a reminder of the thousands of immigrants who come to America in search for a better life for themselves and their children. The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigated her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between her family's Filipino and Egyptian customs, adapting to white culture to fit in, crushing on skater boys, and trying to understand the tension between holding onto cultural values and trying to be an all-American kid. Malaka Gharib's triumphant graphic memoir brings to life her teenage antics and illuminates earnest questions about identity and culture, while providing thoughtful insight into the lives of modern immigrants and the generation of millennial children they raised. Malaka's story is a heartfelt tribute to the American immigrants who have invested their future in the promise of the American dream."--Amazon.
Record details
- ISBN: 0525575111
- ISBN: 9780525575115
- Physical Description: 156 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Clarkson Potter, Publishers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
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| Genre: | Young adult literature. Graphic novels. Biographical comics. Comic books, strips, etc. Graphic novels. Biographical comics. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at State Library of Alabama.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APLS | 305.9069 GHA | 31291002939237 | Stacks | Available | - |
