Our stories carried us here : a graphic novel anthology
Publication Information
Minneapolis, MN : Green Card Voices, [2021]
Physical Description
viii, 201 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Summary
The first national graphic anthology of 10 U.S. immigrants and refugees illustrated by 10 immigrants and refugees from all over the world.
"A bold and unconventional collection of first-person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees living across the United States. Stanford scientist, deaf student, indigenous activist, Black entrepreneur; all immigrants and refugees; recount journeys from their home countries in ten vibrantly illustrated stories. Faced by unfamiliar vistas, they are welcomed with possibilities, and confronted by challenges and prejudice. Timely, sobering, and insightful, Our Stories Carried Us Here acts as a mirror and a light to connect us all with immigrant and refugee experiences."--Publisher's website
Contents
- The Stories. Somalia, Yemen, and Egypt / Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh, and Malaysia / Jamaica / Guatemala / Chad and Cameroon / Kazakhstan / Pakistan / Mexico and Philippines / Vietnam / Liberia and Guinea