Bridging Cultures Through Food and Story: Teachers Reflect on A Bánh Mì for Two (opens in new tab)

The USC U.S.-China Institute was delighted to host its second Freeman Awards Book Talk of the year on October 8, 2025. Centered on Trinity Nguyen’s acclaimed novel A Bánh Mì for Two, the event offered educators an enriching exploration of Vietnam (its history, people, and culture) through the intertwined lenses of literature and food. Led by Nancy Hope, Executive Director of the Freeman Book Awards, the session encouraged teachers to view Vietnam not merely as a nation shaped by conflict, but...