 | Ciel In All Directions (Ciel) Author: Labelle, Sophie | |
| Price: $9.80 | ||
Summary:
Life is anything but ordinary for non-binary trans teen Ciel and their friends Stephie and Liam, from growing their YouTube channel to campaigning for their school’s LGBT Alliance!
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2021 Labelle’s story, translated from the original French by Zanin, centers on 12-year-old Ciel, a new secondary schooler who identifies as nonbinary and trans. Ciel’s energetic and eager voice, as well as their passion for life and appreciation for all types of people, shines through the pages as they embark upon school adventures with their best friend, Stephie, and new friend, Liam. Bearing a sweet nostalgic air for school days, Labelle’s narrative revolves around relatable situations for readers, from science projects and school assignments to attempting to build and maintain a social circle while exploring one’s own self-expression and identities. Working on everything from posters and clubs to their own budding YouTube channel, Ciel is one busy person, and their multiple passions are sure to inspire motivated readers. When Ciel and their friends become involved in a campaign to represent their school’s LGBTQ+ Alliance, these charming and likable characters become even busier than they could have imagined, spreading messages of respect, acceptance, and friendship. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
