Join seventh-grader Viv on an unforgettable journey of reinvention, friendship, and self-discovery in the midst of the chaos that is picture day in middle school. With scissors in hand and a bold move that catapults her to overnight stardom, Viv navigates the highs and lows of newfound popularity, all while questioning what it truly means to be herself and a loyal friend.
4.1★ An impressively strong debut - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Heartfelt interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion - Publishers Weekly
For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and discovering your true self - School Library Journal
A heartwarming story of self-expression and being unapologetically yourself - Booklist
The tensions and resolutions are portrayed through heartfelt dialogue and with pacing that feels authentic for the seventh-grade characters and the setting - The Horn Book
Picture perfect - Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie
Picture Day is a bighearted story about showing up as yourself and for your friends. A timely and terrific exploration of navigating both the pressures and the positives of social media and middle school - Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
Charming, inclusive, and fun. Picture Day won an instant spot on my to-recommend list - Hope Larson, creator of All Summer Long
A sweet, high-energy story about finding your place in middle school, friendship drama, wacky haircuts, and some seriously cool roller skating. I’m certain this series is going to be a classic! - Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
A deeply charming book. This will resonate with readers who are unabashedly tied to the cadences of fandom and social media, but also respects their agency and feelings and the unique ways they navigate social dynamics today - Shing Yin Khor, creator of the National Book Award finalist The Legend of Auntie Po
Picture Day will reassure readers that while figuring out who you are is complicated (and occasionally painful or embarrassing), it’s totally possible to reinvent yourself into a more authentic you. A delight! - Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah
About the Author: Sarah Sax is an author-illustrator based in Portland, ME. She studied illustration, animation, and storytelling at Hampshire College. Sarah has a background in arts education and was a former Creative Director at Lumos Labs (Lumosity) in San Francisco. She cares deeply about how, why, and what people create and how to foster the creative spark in those who've forgotten or are fearful to try. Picture Day is her graphic novel debut.
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