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Contextual Links
We recommend perusing these links to get additional context about the book, the author, and the themes of the book. Spoilers ahead, though!
Trung Le Nguyen Interview (Books Connect Us)
The Magic Fish author Trung Le Nguyen discusses the heroism of fairy tales: 'It's a fantasy of growth' (Entertainment Weekly)
Discussion Questions
What stories from your cultural background have equivalencies in Western storytelling?
How did you react to the visual storytelling?
The Magic Fish interweaves “love” into all of the stories. How does this show up in the way you tell stories about your own life?
The Magic Fish highlights how language and cultural context impacts Tien and Helen. What do these mean for your own family and community?