![]() The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what-we can all have our own happy endings. ![]() This beautifully illustrated graphic novel speaks to the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together even when we don’t know the words. A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. Is there even a way to explain what he’s going through in Vietnamese? And without a way to reveal his hidden self, how will his parents ever accept him? ![]() Tien and his mother may come from different cultures-she’s an immigrant from Vietnam still struggling with English he’s been raised in America-but through the fairy tales he checks out from the local library, those differences are erased.īut as much as Tien’s mother’s English continues to improve as he reads her tales of love, loss, and travel across distant shores, there’s one conversation that still eludes him-how to come out to her and his father. “One of the most astounding graphic novels of the year" –Entertainment Weekly ![]() But how will he find the words to tell them that he’s gay? A powerful read about family, identity and the enduring magic of stories. In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, fairy tales are the only way one boy can communicate with his Vietnamese immigrant parents. ![]()
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