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Marissa Moss

    Marissa Moss es una autora de más de cuarenta libros infantiles, caracterizada por un proceso continuo de exploración y una voluntad de asumir riesgos. Su trabajo surge de la experiencia personal de escribir y dibujar en sus propios cuadernos, lo que dio lugar a una popular serie. Moss se aventura constantemente en nuevos géneros y formatos, desde diarios históricos hasta cómics y sus primeros libros de capítulos, abrazando cada uno como un nuevo desafío. Su enfoque enfatiza la revisión y la mejora continua, lo que le permite experimentar con ideas novedosas y aspirar a la perfección.

    Caravaggio
    Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide
    Rose's Journal
    Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen
    Talia's Codebook for Mathletes
    • Talia's Codebook for Mathletes

      • 240 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Navigating the complexities of middle school, Talia, a math enthusiast, faces social challenges as her best friend distances himself due to peer pressure. Despite her excitement about joining the math team, she confronts gender bias from the captain. Undeterred, Talia decides to form an all-girls math team to prove her skills. As competition approaches, she strives to reclaim her friendship and understand the social dynamics of her new environment. Marissa Moss combines engaging text and illustrations to create a relatable and inspiring story for young readers.

      Talia's Codebook for Mathletes2023
      4,7
    • Caravaggio

      Painter on the Run

      • 345 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Set in the 1600s during the reign of the Inquisition in Rome, a rebellious artist challenges the restrictive norms of his time. Caravaggio, known for his revolutionary painting style and fierce independence, risks his life to break free from artistic constraints. His bold approach not only transforms the art world but also places him in grave danger, highlighting the tension between creativity and authority.

      Caravaggio2016
      3,8
    • Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide

      • 64 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      While waiting for her sister's medical appointment, a bored Amelia creates a handwritten book of fifty suggestions for passing the time.

      Amelia's Boredom Survival Guide2006
      4,0
    • Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen

      • 32 páginas
      • 2 horas de lectura

      Set in 1931, this story highlights a groundbreaking moment in sports history when Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl, pitched for a minor league team against the New York Yankees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her remarkable performance during the exhibition game not only captivated the audience but also challenged gender norms in baseball. The narrative is brought to life with full-color illustrations, celebrating Jackie's achievement and its significance in the world of sports.

      Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen2004
      4,2
    • Rose keeps a journal of her family's difficult times on their farm during the days of the Dust Bowl in 1935.

      Rose's Journal2001
      4,0