Discover an enriching book talk on A Bánh Mì For Two by Trinity Nguyen, winner of the 2024 Freeman Book Award for Children’s Literature. Set in the heart of Sài Gòn, this tender young adult novel follows Lan, a devoted daughter concealing her passion for food blogging, and Vivi, a Vietnamese American student searching for her family’s past. Perfect for educators, this session will explore how the novel’s themes of identity, intergenerational memory, and belonging can spark meaningful classroom conversations about Vietnamese culture, diaspora, and the role of food as a cultural bridge. Nancy Hope, Executive Director of the Freeman Book Awards, will guide this book talk.

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• 3:30-3:35pm - Opening
• 3:35-4:30pm - Presentation by Director Nancy Hope
• 4:30-4:55pm - Q & A
• 4:55-5:00pm - Closing with the resources package 

Through vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters, A Bánh Mì For Two immerses readers in the vibrant streets, flavors, and histories of Vietnam. As Lan and Vivi navigate friendship, love, and cultural discovery, their journeys reveal how food can connect people across generations and continents, while also uncovering the complexities of personal and cultural identity.

Told with warmth and sensitivity, A Bánh Mì For Two offers educators an engaging platform to discuss contemporary Vietnam, the Vietnamese diaspora, and themes of resilience, heritage, and self-expression. This program will provide insights into teaching strategies, classroom resources, and ways to connect literature to students’ own explorations of culture and identity. Don’t miss this opportunity!