Aya -- Marguerite Abouet & Clément Oubrerie

A sweet glimpse into the lives of teenage girls growing up in the Ivory Coast in the 1970's. The story follows Aya and her friends as they begin to experience sexuality, ambition and dreams. The Ivory Coast was thriving in the 70's and this is an interesting look at the culture. The muted tones and stylized figures of the artwork are also a plus. Aya is the first book in a series, I may try another. 

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