Girlmode

Magdalene Visaggio is the Eisner- and GLAAD Media Award–nominated writer of the cult-favorite comics series Kim & Kim, Eternity Girl, and Morning in America as well as the acclaimed graphic novel The Ojja-Wojja. She is also a pretty solid rhythm guitarist. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, she now lives in New York City. You can visit her online at magsvisaggio.com.Paulina Ganucheau is a comic artist and writer who is best known as the creator of Lemon Bird: Can Help! and cocreator of Zodiac Starforce. She is also the artist on She-ra: Legend of the Fire Princess and Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana. Her hobbies include watching pro wrestling, cloud photography, and following dogs on Instagram. You can find her online at paulinaganucheau.com.

“A must-read that portrays one teenage girl’s struggles to find—and stand up for—herself.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“An insightfully honest exploration of teen girlhood.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Every scene is gorgeously drawn with bright, poppy color. An earnest and honest journey through one girl’s most eventful school year." — Booklist“This spot-on story adeptly c­aptures the struggle of finding one’s own identity while constantly being told by others what that identity should look and act like, whether one is cis or transgender. Visaggio’s ­characters ring true with a wide range of personalities; Ganucheau’s artwork brings the world to life, particularly with Phoebe, who practically walks off the brightly ­colored panels with authenticity. A ­standout graphic novel that belongs in every ­collection for artful ­storytelling, beautifully expressive imagery, and a heroine who is admirable and fully ­human.” — School Library Journal (starred review)