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by Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator), Mariko Tamaki (Author)
A New York Times bestseller
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
An Eisner Award Winner
This One Summer is a tremendously exciting new teen graphic novel from two creators with true literary clout. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood - a story of renewal and revelation. This title has Common Core connections.
Author Biography
Mariko Tamaki is a writer of comics and young adult novels. Her books include the graphic novels Skim andThis One Summer with Jillian Tamaki, and Emiko Superstar with Steve Rolston.
Jillian Tamaki is a Canadian illustrator and comics artist living in Toronto, Ontario. She is the creator of two books of personal works (Skim and This One Summer, with Mariko Tamaki) and the ongoing webcomic, SuperMutant Magic Academy.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 1 x 8.6 x 6.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 06, 2014
Award: Caldecott Medal (2015)
Award: Michael L. Printz Award (2015)
Award: L.A. Times Book Prize (2014)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: This One Summer
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 1
