Cassandra Calin's artistic endeavors center on comics and illustration, drawing deeply from her own life and experiences. She possesses a unique talent for finding humor and perspective in the everyday absurdities and minor misfortunes of existence. Through her distinctive style, Calin playfully critiques the small awkwardnesses and silly challenges that shape our lives. Her work invites readers to laugh at shared human foibles and the often-overlooked details of personal journeys.
Navigating a significant life transition, Lia faces the challenges of relocating from Romania while coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of her first period. As she adjusts to a new environment, language, and culture, she grapples with academic pressures and social isolation. Lia's journey highlights the struggles of adolescence and the quest for identity amidst overwhelming change. Will she find a way to embrace her new life and reclaim her sense of self?
Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her
long-form debut with this funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about
change. Goodbye, old life... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight
across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only
home Lia has ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort
of her first period. As if things weren't difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust
into a world where everything is different: her home, her language, and even
her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with
schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates, and has no idea how to
manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again? Inspired
by the author's own immigration experience, The New Girl is a comically
charming story about change and acceptance. The long-form debut from the
hilarious Instagram sensation, Cassandra Calin A comically heart-warming
graphic novel about change and acceptance Inspired by the author's own
immigration experience
Hilarious and relatable comics about one young woman's life, relationships,
and day-to-day humorous musings on why it's good to leave the house sometimes-
and when it's better to stay home.
