The best we could do : an illustrated memoir
(Graphic Novel)
Author
Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
Format
Graphic Novel
ISBN
9781419718779, 1419718770, 9781419718786, 1419718789
Physical Desc
327 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 600L
Appears on list
Status
Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion
GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI
12 available
GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI
12 available
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion | GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI | Ask Librarian | Available |
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion | GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI | Ask Librarian | Available |
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion | GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI | Ask Librarian | Available |
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion | GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI | Ask Librarian | Available |
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Book Discussion | GRAPHIC 973.0495 BUI | Ask Librarian | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Graphic | GRAPHIC BIOG BUI | Available | |
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Graphic | GRAPHIC BIOG BUI | Available | |
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Storage | BIOG BUI | Available | |
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Storage | BIOG BUI | Available | |
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Storage | BIOG BUI | Available |
Subjects
LC 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.
Nonfiction comics.
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.
Nonfiction comics.
Refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnamese Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
More Details
Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
Language
English
ISBN
9781419718779, 1419718770, 9781419718786, 1419718789
UPC
40027764714
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Lexile code
GN
Lexile measure
600
Notes
Description
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.
Description
"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.
Target Audience
GN600L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,4.4,2,193830
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.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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