Doodles from the Boogie Down (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780451480651)

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years.

Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It's time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she's in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan--which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn't easy, and Steph must decide how far she'll go to get what she wants.

Doodles from the Boogie Down is a sparkling semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel debut set in the early aughts that's perfect for fans of Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm and Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.

Author: Stephanie Rodriguez
ISBN-10: 0451480651
ISBN-13: 9780451480651
Publisher: Kokila
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2023
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.67w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 02/06/2023
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2023 pg. 79
School Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 133
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 37
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023