How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
For fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters and Jen Wang's Stargazing comes the empowering autobiographical story of a young Taiwanese American artist struggling to find her voice to save what matters most.
Twelve-year-old Cindy relishes drawing flawless images, but she is stumped by an art contest prompt: "What family means to me." No one at school can know that Cindy's dad moved back to Taiwan four years ago, so Cindy sketches out the perfect plan to draw the perfect picture while keeping her parents' separation secret.
Then an unexpected trip to Taipei reveals devastating new secrets. Suddenly everything from Cindy's art to her family is falling apart. With her dream of perfection in tatters, Cindy must figure out how to draw from her heart and share her secrets. But can she really reveal the truth, messy lines and all
Frequently asked questions
Is How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Around the grandmother's death in Taiwan, the family takes part in funeral rites, including a cremation ceremony, and a review says some spiritual beliefs are shown. Cindy is a Taiwanese American girl, and a trip to Taiwan shows her limited Chinese and some cultural awkwardness as an American-born Chinese girl.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have violence?
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Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have scary content?
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Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have religion?
Found (Brief): Around the grandmother's death in Taiwan, the family takes part in funeral rites, including a cremation ceremony, and a review says some spiritual beliefs are shown.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): Cindy is a Taiwanese American girl, and a trip to Taiwan shows her limited Chinese and some cultural awkwardness as an American-born Chinese girl.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does How to Draw a Secret A Graphic Novel have gender & orientation?
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