Living with Viola (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781773215488)

"unforgettable . . . will shake middle grade readers to the core"--School Library Journal, starred review

"Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." --Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah

"Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it."--Colleen Nelson, author and teacher

Honest and funny, this award-winning graphic novel from a
debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health,
cultural differences, and the trials of middle school.

Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school--and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola's relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola's days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola.

Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier's Guts with the wacky humor of Lumberjanes. Exuberant, colorful art brings Livy's rich imaginative world--filled with everything from sentient dumplings to flying unicorns--to life on the page.

Author: Rosena Fung
ISBN-10: 1773215485
ISBN-13: 9781773215488
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2021
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516649 / Living with Viola


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2021
School Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 90
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 49
Foreword 11/29/2021