A ominous condition known as Sanpaku plagues the waking life of young Marcine.
Kate Gavino Books
Kate Gavino is a writer and illustrator whose work is marked by a keen eye for modern life and culture. Her illustrations often capture the irony and humor of situations that might seem ordinary at first glance. Through her visual and literary creations, she explores themes of identity, connection, and the search for meaning in today's world. Her unique style blends playfulness with deep introspection, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences.
"Shirin, Nina, and Silvia have just gotten their first jobs in publishing, at a University Press, a traditional publisher, and a trust-fund kid's "indie" publisher, respectively. And it's... great? They know they're paying their dues and the challenges they meet (Shirin's boss just assumes she knows Cantonese, Nina cannot get promoted by sheer force of will, and Silvia has to deal with daily microaggressions) are just part of "a career in books." When they meet their elderly neighbor, Veronica Vo, and discover she's a Booker Prize winner dubbed the "Tampax Tolstoy" by the press, each woman finds a thread of inspiration from Veronica's life to carry on her own path. And the result is full of twists and revelations that surprise not only the reader but the women themselves"-- Provided by publisher