Here are some examples of personal narratives, mostly focusing on graphic novels and children's books in the Library's collection.
Braiding Sweetgrass by
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices.
They Called Us Enemy by
Graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II.
Persepolis by
Marjane Satrapi's memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.
The Four Immigrants Manga by
A "documentary comic book" from 1931, depicting the true adventures of four young Japanese men in America.
Paper Son: the Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by
Julie Leung and Chris Sasaki perfectly capture the beautiful life and work of artist (and Otis alum) Tyrus Wong, a painter who came to this country with dreams and talent--and who changed the world of animation forever.
The Seuss, the Whole Seuss and Nothing but the Seuss by
Under the thoughtful scrutiny of Charles D. Cohen, Geisel’s lesser known works yield valuable insights into the imaginative and creative processes of one of the 20th century’s most original thinkers.
Tyrus Wong was a Chinese immigrant who attended Otis College in the 1930's. He later worked for Disney and did the conept art for Bambi.
The FULL INTERVIEW is available on DVD in the Millard Sheets Library and online via the Otis Legacy Project guide (limited access).
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