Sophie Labelle
Sophie Labelle is an internationally renowned visual artist and author from the South Shore of Montreal, in French Canada. She is the transgender cartoonist behind Assigned Male, a webcomic about a group of queer and trans teenagers that has been running since 2014 and has touched millions of readers.
Kids Books (2)
Synopsis:
Ciel is excited to start high school. A gender non-conforming trans kid, Ciel has a YouTube channel and dreams of getting a better camera to really make their mark. Ciel can always rely on their best friend, Stephie, a trans girl who also happens to be a huge nerd. But their friendship begins to feel distant when Stephie makes it clear she wants the fact that she’s trans to be less visible now that they’re in high school. While navigating this new dynamic with Stephie, Ciel is also trying to make a long-distance relationship work with their boyfriend Eiríkur, who just moved back to Iceland. Add to the mix a cute swim star named Liam, and Ciel’s life is becoming more complicated by the minute!
Reviews
"This charming novel depicts a realistic slice of life as a nonbinary teen." — Kirkus Reviews, June 2020
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This is book 1 in the Ciel series.
Additional Information
192 pages | 5.25" x 7.50" | Paperback
Synopsis:
Ciel may have settled into high school with their best friend Stephie and new buddy Liam, but life is anything but ordinary for this non-binary trans kid! Between an important science project for school and their ever more popular YouTube channel, Ciel and their friends find themselves involved in a campaign to represent the LGBT Alliance. Life is taking off in all directions!
Reviews
"An entertaining yet educational middle grade novel that represents a plethora of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences that many young people will be able to identify with regardless of their own gender and sexuality." — Rob Bittner, CM: Canadian Review of Materials, June 2021
“A bright and open story.”— Kirkus Reviews, July 2021
"A good addition to any middle grade collection desiring true-to-life stories of LGBTQ+ kids."— School Library Journal, August 2021
"Ciel’s energetic and eager voice, as well as their passion for life and appreciation for all types of people, shines through the pages...Bearing a sweet nostalgic air for school days, Labelle’s narrative revolves around relatable situations for readers, from science projects and school assignments to attempting to build and maintain a social circle while exploring one’s own self-expression and identities."— Booklist, September 2021
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This is book number 2 in the Ciel series.
Additional Information
192 pages | 5.25" x 7.50" | Paperback
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