The New Girl: A Graphic Novel
Cassandra Calin, illustrated by Cassandra Calin
Lia leaves Romania and begins again in a new country, home, and language. Starting school in an unfamiliar language adds to the disorientation of immigration, while her body is changing as she gets her first period. The story follows Lia as she tries to work out who she is amid these simultaneous shifts. It is inspired by Cassandra Calin’s own immigration experience and focuses on the challenges of adapting to a new place and a changing body.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
