{"product_id":"doodles-from-the-boogie-down-paperback","title":"Doodles from the Boogie Down - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie Rodriguez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEighth grade in New York City means one thing: It's time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music \u0026amp; Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she's in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan--which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn't easy, and Steph must decide how far she'll go to get what she wants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoodles from the Boogie Down\u003c\/i\u003e is a sparkling semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel debut set in the early aughts that's perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eSunny Side Up\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm and \u003ci\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephanie Rodriguez is a Bronx-born comic book artist and illustrator. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2011 with a BFA in illustration. Stephanie creates illustrations and self-published comics depicting the highs and lows of everyday life. Her work has been featured on BuzzFeed, Remezcla, VaynerMedia, and NPR. \u003ci\u003eDoodles from the Boogie Down\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut middle grade graphic novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.19 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755823431968,"sku":"9780451480668","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2cc976c08d7669856bfd65d735f5709f_95679c42-4cbd-4849-9b47-eaad6396e43f.webp?v=1780069004","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/doodles-from-the-boogie-down-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}