I don't usually draw pictures to represent my stories so it was fascinating to see how the process works. It was entertaining to watch but also enlightening. She led us through an activity and then called on a member of the audience to tell his story about the first time he tried Vegemite. A few years ago, I was in a workshop where Raina talked the audience through how to tell a personal narrative in six panels (or something like that.). I can see many young readers identifying with Sunny and taking a lot away from her story.Īs a mentor text Sunny Side Up definitely reminds me of Raina Telgemeier's Smile. She's tough and she loves comics and superheroes but she's vulnerable at the same time. I loved the strong but sweet protagonist. Sunny Side Up is definitely one of those books. What I Think: I'm a fan of books that stick with you even after you turn the last page, close the last book, and let out a satisfied sigh. A 200-page, full-color graphic novel in the vein of Raina Telgemeier's Smile. GoodReads Summary: From the groundbreaking and award-winning sister-brother team behind Babymouse comes a middle-grade, semi-autobiographical graphic novel.įollowing the lives of kids whose older brother's delinquent behavior has thrown their family into chaos, Sunny Side Up is at once a compelling "problem" story and a love letter to the comic books that help the protagonist make sense of her world.īy sister-brother team Jennifer and Matthew Holm. Genre/Format: Realistic Fiction/Graphic Novel
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