Happy new year! Welcome back to the graphic novel book club. To kick off 2021, we will be discussing Thi Bui's memoir, The Best We Could Do.

This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves.

The graphic novel can be accessed through Hoopla by following this link: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12474862

This virtual event will use Webex, a user-friendly conferencing platform. Participants can choose to connect online for both audio and visual or just by phone (audio only), depending on your comfort level and internet availability. Participants must register by noon on January 5th with an active email address. Registered participants will receive an emailed invitation link to the virtual meeting.

Also, please consider joining the MCPLS Graphic Novel Book Club Facebook group, where we post news, submit suggestions, and vote for the next book club selection.