Picture day

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Title:

Picture day

Author:

Sax, Sarah, author, illustrator.

Series:

Brinkley yearbooks ;

Series Number:

Summary:

Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid. Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right? -- Amazon.

General Note:

Chiefly illustrations.

Series title from publisher's website.

"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Title page verso.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

284 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Genre:

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Subject Term:

Middle school students -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Middle schools -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Popularity -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Interpersonal relations -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Publisher:

Alfred A. Knopf,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9780593306888

9780593306871

9780593306895

Publication Information:

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2023]

Call Number:

J SAX

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day ! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.

Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It's just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don't count, of course.)

But enough is enough. This year, she's taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.

Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment--from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It's exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself...right?

In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared , Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward , and Kayla Miller's Click , Picture Day brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself--and a true friend.

Author Notes

Sarah Sax is an author-illustrator based in Portland, ME. She studied illustration, animation and storytelling at Hampshire College. Sarah has a background in arts education and she was a former Creative Director at Lumos Labs (Lumosity) in San Francisco. Sarah cares deeply about how, why and what people create (and how to foster the creative spark in those who've forgotten or are fearful to try). Picture Day is her graphic novel debut.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 4 Up--Viv has an idea that will make her seventh grade picture day different from all the ones that came before it. Instead of looking the same as she does in every other school picture (after her mother braids her hair), Viv decides to cut off that braid while her friends help her live stream the event. Suddenly Viv is a sensation, not only for her bold new haircut but also because other students want her to help draw attention to their own causes. But as Viv is drawn toward the idea of being popular, she starts drifting further away from the people who know her and care about her the most. This story about reinvention and self-acceptance will be easy and accessible for kids who are already in middle school, and those who will be soon. It's a book that teaches gentle but important lessons about life, priorities, and relationships, and it will definitely appeal to fans of realistic graphic novels like Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm's "Sunny" series. The artwork is sweet, colorful, and filled with energy, reminiscent of the art in Kayla Miller's "Click" series. VERDICT For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and discovering your true self.--Andrea Lipinski

Publisher's Weekly Review

Seventh grader Viv has always dreaded the yearly school picture day. No matter how much she advocates for a chance to shake up her style, each photo ends up with Viv wearing a Mom-approved outfit and sporting her customary braid. But Viv is tired of the routine and, wanting to make a splash, decides to do something drastic: armed with a pair of scissors and reference photos of her favorite online influencer, Viv snips off her boring 'do. The bold move catapults her to the top of the Brinkley Middle School food chain; suddenly, her classmates are seeking Viv's advice on how to live their truth. But in her enthusiasm to be her school's top influencer, Viv ignores her friends, clashes with her mom, and starts losing sight of who she was to begin with. In this compassionate graphic novel, a solo debut, Sax (the Escape This Book! series) employs bright and inviting hues, uncomplicated paneling, and an expressive, visually diverse cast to diligently detail one tween's single-minded pursuit of clout and desire to stand out no matter the cost. Heartfelt interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion. Ages 8--12. Agent: Molly O'Neill, Root Literary. (June)