Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson. "Libenson's clever tale will entertain readers in the throes of middle school as well as younger students both wary of and intrigued by their near future. Synopsis: Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. A highly relatable middle grade drama." - School Library Journal "Many readers will recognize themselves in Emmie and her friends, who are at once self-conscious and eager to be seen for who they are. "With all-too-familiar middle-school drama and an empowering lesson about speaking up and bravely facing down embarrassment, this should find an easy audience among fans of Wimpy Kid or Dork Diaries books." - Booklist A well-executed twist will have readers flipping back to see what they missed while cheering the strides made by Libenson's no-longer-invisible heroine." - Publishers Weekly "In her first children's book, cartoonist Libenson offers strikingly different visions of seventh grade through two very dissimilar narrators. Publishers Summary Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel. Reading Invisible Emmie sums up middle school: You laugh, you cry, you get beaned in the head with a volleyball." - Stephan Pastis, author of Timmy Failure Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. "Clever, funny work by a great cartoonist. "This funny and heartfelt tale will ring true for anyone who's ever felt invisible." - Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor author-illustrator of Roller Girl Invisible Emmie is unforgettable!" - Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate The book dramatizes her struggles to overcome her fears and anxieties about bathroom issues, such contracting the stomach flu or needing to move her bowels urgently. A fantastic debut novel with plenty of laughs and tons of heart. Parents need to know that Guts is the third graphic memoir by cartoonist Raina Telgemeier, author and illustrator of Smile and Drama. "This is middle grade fiction at its best.
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