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The March Book Club – The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
March 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
$7
Join us on March 25, 2025 at 7PM ET to discuss Jen Wang’s beautiful fairy-tale graphic novel, The Prince and the Dressmaker!
Here’s the description:
“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.”
We LOVED this story. Here are some reviews:
“There is so much love in Wang’s illustrations, which are perfectly suited to the fairy tale nature of the book…it’s completely satisfying. In modern fairy tales, there really are happy endings.”—New York Times
“Gorgeously dense artwork, lively sense of movement, effervescent fashions, sweet romance, and heartwarming denouement.” ―Booklist [Starred Review]
“With inviting illustrations and a relatable story line, this tender tale of friendship and identity is sure to delight even readers who aren’t fans of the graphic novel format.”― School Library Journal [Starred Review]
If you would like to join us, make sure you’re on the $7+ tier on our Patreon for the month of March!