Sylvie

Sylvie Kantorovitz

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Walker Books
03 February 2021

Graphic novels: true stories & non-fiction; Children's & Educational; Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA); Art: general interest (Children's&YA); Cartoons & comic strips (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues

In a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her.

Sylvie lives in a school in France. Her father is the principal, and her home is an apartment at the end of a hallway of classrooms. As a young child, Sylvie and her brother explore this most unusual kingdom, full of small mysteries and quirky surprises. But in middle and high school, life grows more complicated. Sylvie becomes aware of her parents' conflicts, the complexities of shifting friendships, and what it means to be the only Jewish family in town. She also begins to sense that her perceived success relies on the pursuit of math and science-even though she loves art. In a funny and perceptive graphic memoir, author-illustrator Sylvie Kantorovitz traces her first steps as an artist and teacher. The text captures her poignant questioning and her blossoming confidence, while the droll illustrations depict her making art as both a means of solace and self-expression. An affecting portrait of a unique childhood, Sylvie connects the ordinary moments of growing up to a life rich in hope and purpose.

By: Sylvie Kantorovitz
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 737g
ISBN: 9781536207637
ISBN 10: 1536207632
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 03 February 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sylvie Kantorovitz was born in Casablanca and grew up in France. She is the author-illustrator of many picture books. This is her first graphic novel. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her partner, author-illustrator Barbara Lehman.

Reviews for Sylvie

Kantorovitz tells the story of how her family emigrated from Morocco to France...The cartoonish art style is enchanting, and Kantorovitz makes effective use of color and panel layout to convey mood...Readers, particularly those who grapple with challenging parental relationships or escape into art, will find that this witty memoir speaks to their own experiences. --School Library Journal