About This Book
My Father's Boat tells the tender story of a Vietnamese-American boy who spends a day shrimping with his father. As they work, his father shares poignant tales of his own father, the boy's grandfather, who fished the South China Sea. This intergenerational narrative beautifully explores themes of cultural heritage, family bonds, and the immigrant experience, offering a gentle look at how traditions and stories connect us across time and distance. It's a wonderful book for sparking conversations about family history and cultural identity.
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of stories do your parents or grandparents tell about their childhoods or their families?
2
How is fishing in America similar to or different from fishing in Vietnam, as described in the book?
3
What traditions does your family have that connect you to your heritage or past?
4
What do you think the boy learned from spending a day with his father on the boat?
5
If you could ask your grandparents one question about their lives, what would it be?
