Girlmode
A Graphic Novel
Published on 5. December 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-06-306065-4 (ISBN)
Description
A 2025 Lambda Award Finalist and named one of the Best Books of 2024 by Kirkus!
A recently transitioned girl tries to figure out who she is-while trying to manage who everyone else wants her to be-in this funny, unexpected, and affecting new graphic novel from Eisner-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Paulina Ganucheau.
The last thing Phoebe Zito wants is to be noticed. The newest kid at Sally Ride High School, newly arrived in Los Angeles, and newly transitioned, she's just trying to blend in while she figures out exactly who she is. But with her mom checked out, her dad still adjusting to having a daughter, and no guidebook on how to be a girl, that isn't going to be easy.
Enter Mackenzie Ishikawa. She's the girl who all girls want to be, and all the boys want to be with-and, Mackenzie has decided, Phoebe's new best friend. Mackenzie knows what it takes to survive and thrive as a girl in high school, most of all that no matter who Phoebe wants to be, or who she wants to date, she's going to need someone having her back.
Phoebe soon realizes what Mackenzie knows too well: Being true to yourself is going to mean breaking some hearts. But as Phoebe discovers what kind of girl she is-and what kind of girl everyone around her thinks she's supposed to be-she worries one of those hearts will be her own.
A recently transitioned girl tries to figure out who she is-while trying to manage who everyone else wants her to be-in this funny, unexpected, and affecting new graphic novel from Eisner-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Paulina Ganucheau.
The last thing Phoebe Zito wants is to be noticed. The newest kid at Sally Ride High School, newly arrived in Los Angeles, and newly transitioned, she's just trying to blend in while she figures out exactly who she is. But with her mom checked out, her dad still adjusting to having a daughter, and no guidebook on how to be a girl, that isn't going to be easy.
Enter Mackenzie Ishikawa. She's the girl who all girls want to be, and all the boys want to be with-and, Mackenzie has decided, Phoebe's new best friend. Mackenzie knows what it takes to survive and thrive as a girl in high school, most of all that no matter who Phoebe wants to be, or who she wants to date, she's going to need someone having her back.
Phoebe soon realizes what Mackenzie knows too well: Being true to yourself is going to mean breaking some hearts. But as Phoebe discovers what kind of girl she is-and what kind of girl everyone around her thinks she's supposed to be-she worries one of those hearts will be her own.
Reviews / Votes
"A must-read that portrays one teenage girl's struggles to find-and stand up for-herself." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A must-read that portrays one teenage girl's struggles to find-and stand up for-herself." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"An insightfully honest exploration of teen girlhood." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An insightfully honest exploration of teen girlhood." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Every scene is gorgeously drawn with bright, poppy color. An earnest and honest journey through one girl's most eventful school year." - Booklist
"This spot-on story adeptly c-aptures the struggle of finding one's own identity while constantly being told by others what that identity should look and act like, whether one is cis or transgender. Visaggio's -characters ring true with a wide range of personalities; Ganucheau's artwork brings the world to life, particularly with Phoebe, who practically walks off the brightly -colored panels with authenticity. A -standout graphic novel that belongs in every -collection for artful -storytelling, beautifully expressive imagery, and a heroine who is admirable and fully -human." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"This spot-on story adeptly c-aptures the struggle of finding one's own identity while constantly being told by others what that identity should look and act like, whether one is cis or transgender. Visaggio's -characters ring true with a wide range of personalities; Ganucheau's artwork brings the world to life, particularly with Phoebe, who practically walks off the brightly -colored panels with authenticity. A -standout graphic novel that belongs in every -collection for artful -storytelling, beautifully expressive imagery, and a heroine who is admirable and fully -human." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Every scene is gorgeously drawn with bright, poppy color. An earnest and honest journey through one girl's most eventful school year." - Booklist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Ninth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
484 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-306065-4 (9780063060654)
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Persons
Magdalene Visaggio is the Eisner- and GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer of the cult-favorite comics series Kim & Kim, Eternity Girl, and Morning in America as well as the acclaimed graphic novel The Ojja-Wojja. She is also a pretty solid rhythm guitarist. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, she now lives in New York City. You can visit her online at magsvisaggio.com.
Paulina Ganucheau is a comic artist and writer who is best known as the creator of Lemon Bird: Can Help! and cocreator of Zodiac Starforce. She is also the artist on She-ra: Legend of the Fire Princess and Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana. Her hobbies include watching pro wrestling, cloud photography, and following dogs on Instagram. You can find her online at paulinaganucheau.com.
Paulina Ganucheau is a comic artist and writer who is best known as the creator of Lemon Bird: Can Help! and cocreator of Zodiac Starforce. She is also the artist on She-ra: Legend of the Fire Princess and Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana. Her hobbies include watching pro wrestling, cloud photography, and following dogs on Instagram. You can find her online at paulinaganucheau.com.