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Operatic
by Kyo Maclear
Illustrator: Byron Eggenschwiler
Ages: 12+
Published: 2019
Publisher: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
ISBN: 978-1-55498-972-0
Keywords: Diversity, Performing, Graphic format, Music History, Asian American, Social/emotional
Middle school angst is explored graphically through soft dramatic drawings expressing musical history. Charlotte (Charlie) Noguchi struggles with crushes, bullying, and finds comfort learning about opera singer Maria Callas. Bibliography.