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Marissa Moss

    Marissa Moss est une auteure de plus de quarante livres pour enfants, caractérisée par un processus continu d'exploration et une volonté de prendre des risques. Son travail découle de l'expérience personnelle d'écrire et de dessiner dans ses propres carnets, ce qui a conduit à une série populaire. Moss s'aventure constamment dans de nouveaux genres et formats, des journaux historiques aux bandes dessinées et à ses premiers romans, abordant chacun comme un nouveau défi. Son approche met l'accent sur la révision et l'amélioration continue, lui permettant d'expérimenter de nouvelles idées et de tendre vers la perfection.

    Caravaggio
    Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide
    Rose's Journal
    Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen
    Talia's Codebook for Mathletes
    • Talia's Codebook for Mathletes

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Navigating the complexities of middle school, Talia, a math enthusiast, faces social challenges as her best friend distances himself due to peer pressure. Despite her excitement about joining the math team, she confronts gender bias from the captain. Undeterred, Talia decides to form an all-girls math team to prove her skills. As competition approaches, she strives to reclaim her friendship and understand the social dynamics of her new environment. Marissa Moss combines engaging text and illustrations to create a relatable and inspiring story for young readers.

      Talia's Codebook for Mathletes2023
      4,7
    • Caravaggio

      Painter on the Run

      • 345pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Set in the 1600s during the reign of the Inquisition in Rome, a rebellious artist challenges the restrictive norms of his time. Caravaggio, known for his revolutionary painting style and fierce independence, risks his life to break free from artistic constraints. His bold approach not only transforms the art world but also places him in grave danger, highlighting the tension between creativity and authority.

      Caravaggio2016
      3,8
    • Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide

      • 64pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      While waiting for her sister's medical appointment, a bored Amelia creates a handwritten book of fifty suggestions for passing the time.

      Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide2006
      4,0
    • Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Set in 1931, this story highlights a groundbreaking moment in sports history when Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl, pitched for a minor league team against the New York Yankees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her remarkable performance during the exhibition game not only captivated the audience but also challenged gender norms in baseball. The narrative is brought to life with full-color illustrations, celebrating Jackie's achievement and its significance in the world of sports.

      Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen2004
      4,2
    • Rose keeps a journal of her family's difficult times on their farm during the days of the Dust Bowl in 1935.

      Rose's Journal2001
      4,0