Drawn Together

Drawn Together

By Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat

This book revolves around a boy and his grandfather, who are unable to communicate. Their lack of common language leads to confusion and frustration, but also silence. They find something in common, a mutual love of art. Together, through drawing, they find a way to communicate and connect. The uncomfortable silence fades and is replaced with a meaningful relationship.

Drawn Together, written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat, will capture the attention of elementary and middle school students. This novel’s emphasis on art and drawing will pull readers in. The beautiful illustrations and unique way the grandfather and his grandson connect will also captivate students. Drawn Together focuses on family, language, and culture. In addition to connections and how relationships are formed. This text could be used to create conversation around family units, home languages, and cultures. It also could be used to explore how we communicate and form relationships with each other. Drawn Together demonstrates that rich connections can be made regardless of our differences.

Dan Santat's Art Process