 In this graphic novel memoir, spunky Ozge begins with her danger-filled childhood experiences in school and her dreams of a life of adventure. Her dad expects her to be an engineer and to be predictable, but Ozge eventually listens to her own voice and dares to disappoint her parents. This engaging quick-read offers a look at life in Turkey in the 1980s and 1990s, a fascinating time in the country’s history. The art is a mix of caricatures and doodles done in watercolor and mixed media compositions made of paper, photographs, maps, infographics, ink stamps, and more. Ozge’s bold visual storytelling is a real treat. mjw |
| Title: Dare To Disappoint: Growing Up In Turkey Author: Ozge Samanci Illustrator: Ozge Samanci Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux, New York Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-374-31698-3 Paperback pages: 200 Age range: 12 up Genre: Biography, Graphic Novel Book setting: Turkey Author’s ethnicity: Turkish Author’s residence: U.S. Illustrator’s ethnicity: Turkish Illustrator’s residence: U.S. Subjects: Artists, Autobiography, Comic books, Cultural heritage, Memoir, Turkey – history |
Dare To Disappoint: Growing Up In Turkey
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