The Art of Friendship

Written and illustrated by Elle Pierre

Part of the Evelyn and Avery series

Evelyn's art project is at risk as friendships unravel. Can creativity mend the rift?

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Evelyn is thrilled to enter the town's art show with her friends Dylan and Avery, a lively skunk kit. But when creative differences spark tension, Evelyn's attempts to mediate backfire, leaving the group divided. As the art show looms, Evelyn must find a way to heal their fractured friendship. Will they reconcile in time, or will their creative dreams crumble? Dive into a whimsical world where human and animal friends navigate the complexities of creativity, emotions, and forgiveness in this charming graphic novel series.

From the publisher

Set in a whimsical world with both human and animal friends, this debut graphic novel series is about besties who make crafts, mistakes, and friendships. Publishers Weekly Early Reader Spotlight Pick!Kirkus Reviews says, “A cute yet complex tale about solving conflicts with creative solutions…Pierre’s illustrations have a bubbly, lighthearted energy, and her characters physically express big emotions.”Eight-year-old Evelyn is beyond excited to enter her town’s annual art show! She joins two of her friends with a plan to submit a group project, but Dylan and Avery (a playful and imaginative skunk kit) start butting heads early on in the creative process. When Evelyn tries to diffuse the tension, both friends end up angry at her and the group splits apart.What will this mean for their art–and, more importantly, for their friendships?The first book in a new graphic novel series for young readers, Evelyn and Avery is all about navigating friendship and emotions, fostering different kinds of creativity, and forgiveness. Set in a world with both human and animal characters, the series is both relatable and whimsical.

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