Living with Viola

By Rosena Fung,

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Book description

"unforgettable . . . will shake middle grade readers to the core"-School Library Journal, starred review


"Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." -Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah


"Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it."-Colleen Nelson, author and teacher


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Why read it?

1 author picked Living with Viola as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Rosena Fung pairs the tough topics of mental health and anxiety with delightfully whimsical and colorful illustrations. Livy is trying to fit in at a new school while navigating the pressure she feels as a child of Chinese immigrants. Viola is Livy’s anxiety personified. I live with my own version of Viola, so I found the story especially relatable. As Livy learns to deal with Viola, we also learn some great tips on dealing with our own anxieties.

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