About This Book
This graphic novel follows Kathy, a Thai American girl who experiences a unique bicultural upbringing, living in Bangkok for most of the year and spending her summers in Maine. The story delves into her internal struggle to find a sense of belonging and identity, as she feels like an outsider in both environments. It explores themes of cultural identity, friendship, and the universal search for 'home,' making it a poignant read for children navigating similar feelings of being different or split between cultures. The graphic novel format makes complex emotions accessible and engaging for young readers.
Spending most of the year in Bangkok and then the summer in Maine, Thai American Kathy struggles to fit in and longs to find a place where she truly belongs, but she's not sure if it's in America, Thailand... or anywhere.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Kathy feel about living in two different places? Have you ever felt like you didn't quite fit in?
2
What does 'home' mean to Kathy? What does 'home' mean to you?
3
How do the different cultures of Bangkok and Maine affect Kathy's feelings?
4
What advice would you give Kathy as she tries to find where she belongs?
5
How do the pictures in the graphic novel help tell Kathy's story?
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