This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America

"In Navied Mahdavian’s debut graphic memoir, he recounts his experience moving from San Francisco to rural Idaho with his wife in 2016. In addition to adapting to country life and preparing to start a family, Mahdavian, who is Iranian American, examines his relationship with his race and identity while living in a red state in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. With light and airy illustrations, Mahdavian tackles these complex themes with humor and wit."