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Author: Rachel Elliott ,
Rachel Elliott
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperAlley
Weight: 0.429kg
ISBN: 9780062995742
ISBN 10: 006299574
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 09 June 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""An exploration of self-identity that is both LOL funny and touching.... Elliott brings readers crisp linework, a bright palette, expressive body language, rich narrative details, and (bonus!) kitty comics. Best of all is inimitable Riley, who endears herself to readers with her budding self-awareness and undeniable moxie."" — Horn Book (starred review) “Readers—especially fans of Jeff Kinney and Amy Ignatow—will love the mixture of realism and imagination that fuels Riley’s world. This story is real—and really great!” — Kirkus Reviews ""There is a lot going on in this story—finding real friends, first crushes, discovering gender identity—and all of it is handled tenderly and with respect for each of the main characters.... A fun, funny story that rings true."" — Booklist ""This realistic and heartwarming story, filled with humor and angst, has a little something for everyone to enjoy.... [A] hit for readers who enjoy Raina Telgemeier’s books and Jennifer Holm’s “Sunny” series."" — School Library Journal
Readers-especially fans of Jeff Kinney and Amy Ignatow-will love the mixture of realism and imagination that fuels Riley's world. This story is real-and really great! -- <em>Kirkus Reviews</em>
Readers-especially fans of Jeff Kinney and Amy Ignatow-will love the mixture of realism and imagination that fuels Riley's world. This story is real-and really great! -- <em>Kirkus Reviews</em> There is a lot going on in this story-finding real friends, first crushes, discovering gender identity-and all of it is handled tenderly and with respect for each of the main characters.... A fun, funny story that rings true. -- <em>Booklist</em> This realistic and heartwarming story, filled with humor and angst, has a little something for everyone to enjoy.... [A] hit for readers who enjoy Raina Telgemeier's books and Jennifer Holm's Sunny series. -- School Library Journal
An exploration of self-identity that is both LOL funny and touching.... Elliott brings readers crisp linework, a bright palette, expressive body language, rich narrative details, and (bonus!) kitty comics. Best of all is inimitable Riley, who endears herself to readers with her budding self-awareness and undeniable moxie. - Horn Book (starred review) Readers-especially fans of Jeff Kinney and Amy Ignatow-will love the mixture of realism and imagination that fuels Riley's world. This story is real-and really great! - Kirkus Reviews There is a lot going on in this story-finding real friends, first crushes, discovering gender identity-and all of it is handled tenderly and with respect for each of the main characters.... A fun, funny story that rings true. - Booklist This realistic and heartwarming story, filled with humor and angst, has a little something for everyone to enjoy.... [A] hit for readers who enjoy Raina Telgemeier's books and Jennifer Holm's Sunny series. - School Library Journal
Author Information
Rachel Elliott is an author-illustrator who grew up queer in Oklahoma. She teaches writing and comics classes for the University of Kentucky's Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Media. She has an MFA in Painting and is a permanent artist-in-residence at the Lexington Art League's Loudon House. She's a member of SCBWI Midsouth, winner of the 2015 SCBWI Midsouth Illustration Contest and an honorable mention in the 2014 SCBWI Midsouth Fiction Manuscript Contest. In 2016, the Kentucky Foundation for Women awarded Rachel with a grant for this project. The Real Riley Mayes is her debut. You can learn more about Rachel at https://rachelelliott.me.
