Duy
Duy
Duy was 16-year-old when he wrote his comic. His family immigrated from Vietnam. In his free time, he likes to write poetry and feed birds in Rock Creek Park.
“The Boy Who Swallows the Sea” is Duy’s first story. Reflecting his own life experiences, this story weaves through intricate metaphors that radiate his creativity. The most amusing part of writing the story for Duy was coming up with ideas then tying the story all together into a compelling foundation. He is determined to get his story across many with those who are still at the depth of the ocean.
During the summer of 2023, ten young people from AALEAD came together to create this zine centering Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) stories. In collaboration with Shout Mouse Press story coaches and professional comics artists, they drew and wrote comics centering AAPI identities in diverse, authentic, accessible ways that affirm other AAPI young people, increase understanding, and foster an inclusive next generation.
Free download! Add to cart and checkout to download and print the zine. Educators are encouraged to print and share with your students!
