THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER

First Second

ISBN: 9781626723634

288 Pages, Ages 12-18

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Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:

Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia—the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!

Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances—one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.

  • 2018 Eisner Award: Best publication for teens

  • 2018 Angoulême award: Best youth album of the year

  • 2018 Harvey Award for Best Children’s or Young Adult Book

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PRAISE FOR THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER:

 

  • A Washington Post Best Graphic Novel of 2018

  • A NPR Best Book of 2018

  • A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018

  • A Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year

  • 2019 Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards Teen Book of the Year

"There is so much love in Wang’s illustrations, which are perfectly suited to the fairy tale nature of the book...it’s completely satisfying. In modern fairy tales, there really are happy endings."—New York Times

"Leave it to such a gifted artist to create this love letter to aesthetic design set against the story of a relationship blossoming between seamstress and prince." —Washington Post, from their "10 Best Graphic Novels of 2018"

"Jen Wang’s cartooning is full of warmth and charm." —AV Club, from their "10 Most Anticipated Comics of 2018"

"A unique and thoroughly modern fairy tale. . . . a great story about being true to yourself and the kind of companionship you can find when you do." —Nerdist