Book & Film Groups
Freeman Awards Book Talk: Explores Vietnamese Culture via “A Banh Mi for Two”
Join us for an engaging 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 bustling streets of Sài Gòn, this heartfelt young adult novel follows Lan, a devoted daughter hiding her passion for food blogging, and Vivi, a Vietnamese American student searching for her family’s roots. As the two girls navigate the city’s vibrant flavors and layered histories, they uncover identity, healing, and an unexpected romance. 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.