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Written and Drawn by Henrietta

Written and Drawn by Henrietta

TOON Level 3

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★ "Liniers’ playful graphic novel is an ideally accessible alchemy of engaging, energetic storytelling and a fresh artistic perspective."—Booklist, starred review

Reading books is fun . . . but what about making them?

Armed with new colored pencils she got from her mom and accompanied by her talking cat Fellini, Henrietta's ready to try her hand at making a book of her own. Peek over Henrietta's shoulder as she scribbles out the story of a brave young girl, a three-headed monster, and an impossibly wide world of adventure. Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader, Liniers' celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils.
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Praise for Written and Drawn by Henrietta

BolognaRagazzi Comics Award 2020
Mildred L. Batchelder Award Honor 2016
Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2016
2016 ALSC Notable Children's Books
​School Library Journal Best Books of 2015
The Horn Book Magazine's Fanfare List of 2015
Little Maverick Star - Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List 2016
Kirkus Prize 2015 Nominee for Young Reader's Literature
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS FOR HENRIETTA!

★★★ “Henrietta and her creator are kindred spirits, displaying equal knacks for the surreal and the utterly charming...This effervescent package opens to reveal plenty of wisdom."—Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW


★★★ "Liniers works magic here."—Horn Book Magazine STARRED REVIEW


★★★ “Sure to be a hit with emerging readers and young fans of graphic/cartoon stories during storytime or independent reading.”—School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW


★★★ "Liniers’ playful graphic novel is an ideally accessible alchemy of engaging, energetic storytelling and a fresh artistic perspective."—Booklist STARRED REVIEW


★★★ “Liniers’s creation brims with the power of invention, and Henrietta’s boldness (and her confidence in her own talent) inspires.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

"Speaks to the restorative power of art and its ability to communicate what cannot be communicated with written or spoken language."—Rob Clough for High-Low

“Written and Drawn by Henrietta, paired with some art supplies and paper, would make THE PERFECT GIFT for any young, aspiring author/illustrator.“—I Sniff Books

“Any teacher, librarian, or other educator who works with young writers should own a copy of this book, as should library collections with a high demand for easy readers in graphic format.”—Story Time Secrets

"It’s not often that cartoonists earn legitimate comparisons to comic strip maestros Charles Schultz and Bill Watterson, but that's what Argentinian artist Liniers has achieved.”—Publishers Weekly

“A celebration of a child’s creative process, told in cartoon form. Readers will enjoy both Henrietta’s book and her efforts to produce it in this colorful easy reader.”—A Kids Book A Day

"Readers dodge back and forth as they watch Henrietta's creative process and appreciate her touches of both fright and humor."—Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's and Young Adult Literature
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About the Author

Liniers
RICARDO LINIERS SIRI, who uses the pen name Liniers, was born in Argentina. He started his artistic career making fanzines for his friends after he realized he was not made for law school. He is the creator of four graphic novels for young readers (three of which are inspired by his daughters) for TOON Books, including his first children's comics, The Big Wet Balloon, published in 2013, and the Eisner Award-winning Good Night, Planet. Since 2002, Liniers has been writing and drawing the daily strip Macanudo, one of the most celebrated cartoon strips in South America; it has been syndicated in the US since 2018. Liniers and his family currently reside in New England, where he continues to draw Macanudo every day. More by Liniers
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