Booki Vivat, author and illustrator of Meet Me on Mercer Street (Scholastic Press), talks about the overwhelming sense of unfairness of a childhood friend moving away as well as the eventual understanding that things are a lot more complicated than you know.
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About the book: Meet Me on Mercer Street by Booki Vivat. Published by Scholastic Press.
Harriet the Spy meets Front Desk in this funny, surprising graphic novel by Booki Vivat, author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Frazzled series.
Aspiring artist Kacie spends most of her time on Mercer Street with her best friend, Nisha, people-watching and doodling whatever is happening in their neighborhood. But when she comes back from a summer away, the local corner store is boarded up, the adults in town are all on edge, and Nisha is nowhere to be found! Everything is changing, and Kacie's not sure what to do about it. Especially without Nisha to help her.
But Kacie has a knack for noticing things, and with her sketchbooks and observational skills, she just might have what it takes to figure out what's really happening on Mercer Street.
Filled with both cartoons and graphic comic panels, Booki Vivat draws a hilarious-yet-deeply-perceptive portrait of a changing neighborhood, a mysterious disappearance, and the girl who's determined to understand how she fits in to the picture.
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What a fascinating exploration of childhood emotions! Booki Vivat's ability to convey the complexity of moving away resonates deeply. It reminds me of how powerful comic book publishing services UK can be in capturing such nuanced feelings. Comics have a unique way of blending visuals and storytelling, allowing readers to experience those moments of uncertainty and growth in a vivid, relatable format. Just like Vivat's work, comics can transform personal experiences into universal narratives that connect with audiences of all ages!