Published in English for the very first time by Flying Eye Books, this bestselling French comic follows the adventures of a naughty West African girl.
Marguerite Abouet was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in 1971.
Following the tremendous success of her comic Aya of Yop City ,
Marguerite now dedicates all of her time to writing.
Mathieu Sapin was born in Dijon, France, in 1974. He studied in
l'Ecole superieure des Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg before
becoming a renowned illustrator for many children's magazines and
publishers in France.
Strong stomachs are a prerequisite. Even the strongest will be left
both queasy and sore from laughter.
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW The vignette chapters give glimpses
into Akissi's day-to-day life without needing to explain or
justify, opening cultural horizons for young readers, who will
identify with the feisty protagonist.
—The Horn Book Akissi has a distinctive African feel [...] The
stories have a tendency to feel a little staccato in a similar way
that many African stories are written [...] It also feels kind of
raw and earnest which I really love. [...] I found this a very
charming, fun read and I love the illustration. I want more Akissi
stories [...]
—Bitches With Books
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