Mimi: Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe
By Shauna J. Grant
Early reader graphic novel series
Scholastic/Scholastic Graphix, July 19, 2022; 80 pages
Series: Mimi
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via New Leaf
- UK/ANZ rights available via Scholastic
- Film/TV rights available via New Leaf
- Merchandising and commercial rights available via New Leaf
Meet Mimi. She’s charming! She’s cheerful! She’s cute! But that’s not all! She’s also a loyal friend and fun playmate, who has the best adventures with Penelope, her magical toy dog. But when Mimi notices people treating her like she’s too cute, can she show them that she’s much more than meets the eye? Or will she be stuck in this cute-astrophe?
Mimi is ideal for beginning and newly independent readers. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, this early reader graphic novel and its unforgettable characters will have kids reading it again and again.
Reviews
“Mimi is absolutely as cute as the title describes. Grant’s illustrations are frothy and perfectly pastel, and her manga-inspired facial expressions communicate as much as her text. Mimi and her family are Black, her neighbors are Latinx, and everyone featured in the story is Black or brown. Among this comic’s many strengths, diverse representation in a book about something as joyful as cuteness will delight many readers. VERDICT Silly, sweet, and peppily paced, Mimi is great for early readers or as a read-aloud.”
“This adorable graphic novel by Shauna J. Grant is perfect for any little cutie…[Mimi’s] newfound self-confidence might be the cutest thing of all.”
Awards and Accolades
- NYPL 2022 Best Books for Kids
This book might appeal to fans of Zoey Sassafras by Asia Citro, Meet Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi, and Jada Jones by Kelly Starling Lyons.
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Author Bio
Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist and illustrator with the magical power to create cuteness. Born and raised in NYC during the boom of Japanese anime and manga, her artwork is heavily influenced by shoujo and magical girls, with a mix of Western cartoon flare. Adding diversity into the comic world is her biggest goal and she’s on a mission to create stories starring Black girls being the adorable heroines of their own tales. Visit Shauna at https://www.shaunadraws.com/.
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