What is Home, Mum?
What is Home, Mum? by Sabba Khan is a graphic memoir published by Street Noise Books in 2022, featuring 286 pages in English. This work presents an introspective exploration of identity, belonging, and memory through the lens of a young Muslim woman navigating her experiences within the South Asian diaspora community in East London.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of contemporary British Asian life as Khan delves into the generational shifts within immigrant communities. The narrative addresses themes of race, gender, and class, offering a personal perspective that emphasizes self-reflection and empowerment. The artwork complements the storytelling, creating a rich visual experience that enhances the memoir’s exploration of cultural and familial dynamics.
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One of the top ten graphic novels for Spring 2022, as chosen by Publishers Weekly
“Khan debuts with a deeply introspective, elegantly rendered graphic memoir about her experiences, faith, and family in the South Asian diaspora community of East London. . . . It’s a powerful debut by a singularly penetrative and eloquent voice.” —Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
What do identity, belonging, and memory mean to one young Muslim woman and her family against a backdrop of history?
As a second-generation Pakistani immigrant living in East London, Sabba Khan paints a vivid snapshot of contemporary British Asian life and investigates the complex shifts experienced by different generations within immigrant communities, creating an uplifting and universal story that crosses borders and decades. Race, gender, and class are explored in a compelling personal narrative creating a strong feminist message of self-reflection and empowerment which is illuminated in stunning artwork.
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