All her books have been well reviewed and admired, but this one is likely to be remembered as her breakout, deservedly so. And if you’re not sure if it’s going to circulate, let me assure you, it will.The Prince and the Dressmaker, Jen Wang’s new graphic novel, is her third, following Koko Be Good (2010) and In Real Life (2014). Plus the story is so much fun and the art is fantastic. Why You Should Have It in Your Library: REPRESENTATION! It’s not nearly as prominent in fiction as it should be, but The Prince and the Dressmaker does a great job of not only making it an important part of the story, but doing so in an accurate and emotional way. I highly suggest it, not just to enjoy the story and the gorgeous art, but to see some A+ representation. This isn’t just a book about a man who dresses in typically feminine clothes, but a book about a genderfluid individual discovering how to truly be themselves in a world that doesn’t necessarily understand that. There’s also the added bonus of the queer representation in this book – Prince Sebastian is genderfluid! While he doesn’t say it in so many words, he does describe how sometimes he looks and the mirror and he’s happy with how he looks and what he’s wearing and being the prince, but other times he wants to put on dresses and have long hair and be the princess. And both are portrayed so beautifully with both Jen Wang’s fantastic line-work and the vibrant coloring. Both Frances and Sebastian are on a hunt for who they want to be, both are firmly entrenched in the world of fashion, and both are discovering the meaning of love – whether it’s familial, platonic, or romantic. This is a book about finding yourself, fashion, and love. I am in love with The Prince and the Dressmaker. The art is cute, the story is cute, the characters are cute.

Why You Should Read It: I can sum this book up with one word: adorable. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.” How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family.

But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. “Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia―the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion! Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. “Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Synopsis: “Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:

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