Malaka Gharib

I Was Their American Dream

$13.39

This was the first graphic autobiography that I ever read, and it did not disappoint! Gharib brilliantly writes her coming-of-age memoir about growing up in the United States as a Filipino and Egyptian girl. The illustrations enhance the entire reading experience with fun and colorful depictions. 

Identity and culture are brought into question as she explores what it means to be a millennial child of immigrant parents. She writes about her experiences in school and having to code-switch between her family's cultures. This book kicked off my love of graphic novels and memoirs, and I haven't looked back ever since!