The New Girl (The New Girl #1)
Written by Cassandra Calin
Illustrated by Cassandra Calin
Published by Graphix
Goodbye, old life…
Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania — the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia’s heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren’t difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language, and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates, and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?
Inspired by the author’s own immigration experience, The New Girl is a comically charming story about change and acceptance.
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Primary ISBN: 9781338762464
Publication Date: June 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Age 09 or older
Community Represented: Romanian/Romanian American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Canadian Connection, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Language Ability, Education & Literacy, Format: Graphic Novel, Identity: Body Image, Identity: Multilingual, Mental Health, Multilingual: French Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by School
Setting: Romania, Canada (Montreal)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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