45 pages • 1 hour read
Malaka GharibI Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir
Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
Malaka Gharib’s I Was Their American Dream has been praised for its heartfelt and humorous depiction of the immigrant experience, blending vibrant illustrations with poignant storytelling. While some critics felt the narrative lacked depth in places, most agreed it effectively conveys its themes of identity and belonging.
Who Should Read I Was Their American Dream?
A reader who enjoys I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib is often someone interested in multicultural experiences, immigrant stories, and graphic memoirs. Fans of Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese and Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis would find Gharib's exploration of identity and heritage compelling and relatable.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
GN490LBook Details
Relationships: Family
Society: Immigration
Society: Community
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Immigration / Refugee