Ready or Not by Andi Porretta
A gorgeously illustrated coming-of-age graphic novel about taking risks, facing the future, and finding love, with the offbeat dares and feel-good summer vibes of Since You've Been Gone.
★ “Andi Porretta’s debut graphic novel, Ready or Not, dances on the edge between youth and adulthoodIts characters are vibrant and fun, but they’re also facing a lot of change—which lets the story explore the joy, pain and chaos of growing up. Porretta’s expressive, colorful art style lends itself well to the emotional ups and downs of this charming story. . . . It’s a great life lesson for all ages: Just because you’re growing up doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.” -- BookPage, STARRED REVIEW
★ "Each character’s vivid, varied personality is represented via bold-hued backgrounds and text bubbles that overlay the already colorful metropolitan setting . . . Breezy and earnest, Porretta’s debut graphic novel makes a unique commencement gift for the contemporary high school graduate." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“A coming-of-age story with relevant themes of growing up, figuring out how to balance responsibility with fun, and learning how to hold on to the most important people in your life.” -- Booklist
"Teens moving past their high schools will recognize Cassie and her group’s struggle as they decide how to maintain their friendships as they all set off on their next big adventures." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Porretta’s debut . . . captures Generation Z in all their exuberance and acceptance as well as anxiety. . . .The attractive, jewel-toned art dynamically conveys the urban setting. Light and refreshing fare.” -- Kirkus Reviews
"Bright and bittersweet, Ready or Not absolutely captures summer in New York City—and that right-out-of-high-school feeling of the world shifting beneath your feet." -- Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl
“Andi Porretta’s immersive illustrations and smart storytelling showcase the grit and beauty of New York, as well as the pulsating heartbeat of friendship and coming of age. A masterful debut!” -- Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
“Andi Poretta’s dynamic inks and colors ooze with the drama and fun of Cassie and her friends’ last summer together. These teens feel real, and will resonate with anyone who has experienced the awkwardness of trying to hold onto friends as the world changes around you.” -- Sas Milledge, Lambda Award-winning creator of Mamo
★ "Each character’s vivid, varied personality is represented via bold-hued backgrounds and text bubbles that overlay the already colorful metropolitan setting . . . Breezy and earnest, Porretta’s debut graphic novel makes a unique commencement gift for the contemporary high school graduate." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“A coming-of-age story with relevant themes of growing up, figuring out how to balance responsibility with fun, and learning how to hold on to the most important people in your life.” -- Booklist
"Teens moving past their high schools will recognize Cassie and her group’s struggle as they decide how to maintain their friendships as they all set off on their next big adventures." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Porretta’s debut . . . captures Generation Z in all their exuberance and acceptance as well as anxiety. . . .The attractive, jewel-toned art dynamically conveys the urban setting. Light and refreshing fare.” -- Kirkus Reviews
"Bright and bittersweet, Ready or Not absolutely captures summer in New York City—and that right-out-of-high-school feeling of the world shifting beneath your feet." -- Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl
“Andi Porretta’s immersive illustrations and smart storytelling showcase the grit and beauty of New York, as well as the pulsating heartbeat of friendship and coming of age. A masterful debut!” -- Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
“Andi Poretta’s dynamic inks and colors ooze with the drama and fun of Cassie and her friends’ last summer together. These teens feel real, and will resonate with anyone who has experienced the awkwardness of trying to hold onto friends as the world changes around you.” -- Sas Milledge, Lambda Award-winning creator of Mamo
Andi Porretta is a Philly-born illustrator, storyteller, and rom-com watcher. She studied illustration and design at Pratt Institute and currently resides in Brooklyn with her best friends and pet cat. When she isn’t drawing, you might find Andi at her local coffee shop, palling around, or missing her subway stop (again). Ready or Not is her debut graphic novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781665907026 |
| Title | Ready or Not |
| Author | Andi Porretta |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2024-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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