45 pages 1 hour read

Malaka Gharib

I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

GN490L

Book Details

Themes

Relationships: Family

Society: Immigration

Society: Community

Genre

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Topics

Immigration / Refugee