Living With Viola

Creator: Rosena Fung
BIPOC

“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.

 
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# of Pages: 272

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2021

Publisher: Annick Press

Language: en

ISBN: 9781773215495

Rosena Fung is an American author known for her thought-provoking and emotionally rich writing. Born and raised in New York, she has always had a passion for storytelling and drawing inspiration from her multicultural background. Fung's work explores themes of family, identity, and relationships, often through the lens of the Asian-American experience. Her debut novel, Living With Viola, has been praised for its authenticity and poignant portrayal of sisterhood. Fung's writing has been featured in various literary magazines and anthologies, and she continues to captivate readers with her powerful and relatable storytelling.