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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.This title has Common Core connections.
About the Author
JEN WANG is a cartoonist and illustrator living in Los Angeles. She is the co-author of the New York Times Bestselling graphic novel IN REAL LIFE (First Second) with Cory Doctorow, KOKO BE GOOD (First Second) , and the upcoming THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER (First Second/February 2018) . Her work has also appearred in Los Angeles Magazine, Hazlitt, Slate, McSweeney's, and Portland Mercury. She is the co-founder and organizer of the annual festival COMIC ARTS LOS ANGELES.Visit her at www.jenwang.net
