The best we could do : an illustrated memoir
(Graphic Novel)
Author
Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
Physical Description
327 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
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Status
Teton Co. Library - Nonfiction
973.0495 BUI T
1 available
973.0495 BUI T
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Teton Co. Library - Nonfiction | 973.0495 BUI T | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Graphic Novels | GN BUI | On Shelf |
| CCL - Douglas - Graphic Novels | GN BUI | On Shelf |
| Casper College Library - Graphic Novels | GN E184 .V53 B85 2017 | On Shelf |
| Fremont Co. - Lander - On display | GRAPHIC 305.895 BUI | On Display |
| Fremont Co. - Riverton - Graphic Novels | GRAPHIC 973.049 BEST | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Asian Americans -- History -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics.
Bui, Thi -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Medicine -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnamese Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics.
Bui, Thi -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Medicine -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnamese Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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More Details
Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
Format
Graphic Novel
Language
English
UPC
40027764714
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Notes
Summary
The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.
Summary
"Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves"--Publisher description.
Reading Level
GN 600 L,Lexile
Awards
Booklist Editor's Choice/Adult Books for Young Adults 2017; Nominations: National Book Critics Circle: Bio/Autobio Finalist 2017
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bui, T. (2017). The best we could do: an illustrated memoir . Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bui, Thi. 2017. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
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