Thank you to the publisher for this copy via my book box from NCTE/ALAN. SYLVIE is my first graphic novel of the new year. Though not due for release until Feb. 2021, it is perfect for anyone look to discover what their future may hold.
Sylvie was born in Morocco, but she now lives in France. Her father is the principal of a teacher training school and the family actually lives in the school. The story begins with Sylvie and her little brother exploring the wonders of their new home. Sylvie is proud that her father is the principal and considers him her main role model.
She loves to draw and write, and later when her family grows by two more siblings, Sylvie enjoys helping take care of the little ones. Despite the fact that her parents argue almost constantly, life is fairly happy.
Readers will follow Sylvie as she excels at school and learns more about art and writing. As she enters high school, she deals with friendships, possible love interests, and the ever present decision about what she wants to do with her future.
Author Sylvie Kantorovitz is the creator of numerous children's picture books as well as this, her first graphic novel/memoir. I'm hoping she will at some point continue sharing her life beyond what she shares here in SYLVIE.
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