I don’t read a lot of non-fiction but I spotted this in my library’s Holocaust and Genocide display. Not only is this book non-fiction. It is unusual in that it’s also a graphic novel. It is a powerful and heartbreaking graphic novel, being told via illustrations does not make this subject any lighter. This story is about the author’s family and their life in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover. Tian was born just 3 days after their takeover so to tell this story he interviewed his parents and relatives about their experiences. He does a stunning job illustrating this tragedy. I highly recommend picking this up but be aware this depicts a genocide. 

Given todays world, I was encouraged that my library had this display up front by the entrance. I beg you to go to your library, expand your knowledge, learn more about our world and the tragedies held in our history. But then also learn from that history. I used to wonder how people could stand by when the Holocaust happened. But given the state of the world today I am less surprised. Instead I ask expand your knowledge, do research, read, and work towards change and a better world.