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by Melissa Villaseñor (Author), Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz (Illustrator)
"Vibrant, comedic encouragement to embrace one's own style...The pair's charming banter is rather irresistible." -- Kirkus
"For quirky kiddos and cat-lovers alike." -- Booklist "Vibrant, funny, and exceptionally charming" -- Liz Climo, children's book author, and illustrator "Cat and Lola is a total blast! Funny, heartfelt, and full of wonderful flourishes. Instantly re-readable." -- Brad Montague, NYT bestselling author of The Circles All Around Us Created by comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Melissa Villaseñor comes a laugh-out-loud book about friendship and being yourself.Meet Cat and Lola, the most mismatched best friends you'll ever meet. Lola is loud, messy and happily herself-- free spirited and full of energy. Cat, a former social media petfluencer, is polished, stylish and into all things cool and fashionable. When school picture day arrives, Cat, who knows a thing or two about looking good for the camera, helps Lola find the perfect outfit. Together, they try all sorts of outfit ideas, with Cat eager to help and Lola ready to experiment--though none of them fit right. As their plans spiral into hilarious chaos, they discover that being yourself is always the best look of all. Illustrated by Mexican artist Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz, Cat and Lola: School Picture Day blends offbeat humor with genuine heart. This standout early reader graphic novel is perfect for kids who love funny stories and characters who don't always agree, but always care.
Author Biography
Melissa Villaseñor is a multifaceted actress, comedian, impressionist, artist, and writer. She broke barriers as the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, where she showcased her sharp impressions and original characters for six seasons. Beyond SNL, Melissa's voice can be heard in Toy Story 4, Wreck-It Ralph 2, Adventure Time, and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie. She has also filmed episodes for Comedy Central's Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, HBO's Crashing and Barry, Freeform's Alone Together, and of course Saturday Night Live. On Netflix, you can catch her on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, The Stand Up's on Netflix, and cat owner Karen in Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween. Melissa's TED Talk on embracing your quirks has inspired audiences worldwide, underscoring her message of celebrating individuality and creativity. She is the author of Whoops . . . I'm Awesome (Chronicle) and Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (Gloo Books) is her debut children's book.
Jimena is a Mexico City-based illustrator specializing in middle grade books and graphic novels who strives to make people smile with her art. Holding a degree in UMAM and a post-graduate certificate from EINA, she has produced work for major international clients including Macmillan, Pearson, Stone Arch Books and Highlights Magazine. When she isn't creating art using Procreate, Photoshop, or acrylics, Jimena is a dedicated educator known for her popular courses on the online platform Domestika. You can usually find her exploring the city for inspiration or sketching in the park with her dog.
