March 2019: The Best We Could Do

• What was your initial reaction to reading a graphic novel?

• Consider the perspectives of the women in the stories of Thi’s parents and grandparents. How do you think the story would have shifted if they were the creators?

• The book required an immense amount of personal and historical research; did this aspect of the narrative prompt any thoughts about your own family’s history?

• What do you think about Thi’s labor scene?

• How did you react to the minimalist drawing style?

Order the book through Abrams Publishing or check your local library for digital and physical loans.