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Chasing Dreams, Becoming a Doctor

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This unique English-Khmer bilingual graphic memoir starts and ends in Cambodia for a girl who will inspire readers to hold on to their dreams. Kim Uy and her parents waited 15 years in Cambodia before emigrating to the United States. She had to learn English in high school, ignore those who said "medicine is not for you," and she had to stay strong to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. And once Kim met her goals in America, she returned to Cambodia to care for those who needed her most. Chasing Dreams, Becoming a Doctor tells the inspiring story of Kim Uy's ability to adapt to cultures, learn languages other than Khmer-Chinese and English-and succeed wherever she goes. Her memoir is beautifully illustrated in ink wash technique to create value, shading, form and depth within the artwork. The illustrator is Chinese-American artist sunshine gao. Cover illustrated by Khmer-American artist Kat Eng.

Author Biography:

Kim Uy is a Medical Doctor with a Masters in Public Health. Her Chinese mother and Khmer father brought her to the US when she was fifteen years old. She is married and embraces a big view of healthcare: “Health care is not only about helping the patient who is being treated, who is on the operating table, but also helping everybody globally.” sunshine gao was born in China and raised in Indiana and Kentucky. Once, they studied moral philosophy and ecology; cooked noodles; and sold produce. Now, they draw stories about home—in all its forms, with all its complications. In spite of everything, they believe the world can be made a beautiful place. Kat Eng is a mixed 2nd-gen Khmer artist, organizer and visual storyteller. Their narrative and documentary projects explore the loss, belonging, and relationships with land. Past project partners have included the Minnesota Museum of American Art, zAmya Theater, the Land Stewardship Project, and the Asian Prisoner Support Committee.
Release date Australia
June 6th, 2024
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  • Cover design or artwork by Kat Eng
  • Illustrated by sunshine gao
Interest Age
From 8 to 13 years
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Illustrations
Illustrations, unspecified
ISBN-13
9781732790674
Product ID
36648855

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