Grant’s illustrations are frothy and perfectly pastel, and her manga-inspired facial expressions communicate as much as her text. Mimi is absolutely as cute as the title describes. Furthermore, the text is simple, efficient, and funny, making it perfect for early readers and classroom read-alouds. Narratively, this book is crafted for young audiences, following a deliberate repetitive structure: a four-fold problem presented, four attempts at a solution, and finally, an epiphany that solves Mimi’s identity crisis in a satisfying way. In frustration, she sets out to prove them wrong and learns the true strengths of her assertive self-identity in the process. But her predilections find her typecast, as her mom warns her not to get dirty, her friends doubt her physical strength and intellectual acumen, and cool older kids take digs at her ebullient nature. The titular Mimi is a free-spirited, tutu-sporting young girl with a penchant for pink, purple, expert accessorizing, and delicious (pink and purple!) jelly toast. VERDICT Silly, sweet, and peppily paced, Mimi is great for early readers or as a read-aloud.- Emilia Packard Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.K-Gr 2–The catastrophes keep coming, but the cuteness, happily, also never lets up. Among this comic's many strengths, diverse representation in a book about something as joyful as cuteness will delight many readers. Mimi and her family are Black, her neighbors are Latinx, and everyone featured in the story is Black or brown. Grant's illustrations are frothy and perfectly pastel, and her manga-inspired facial expressions communicate as much as her text. Narratively, this book is crafted for young audiences, following a deliberate repetitive structure: a four-fold problem presented, four attempts at a solution, and finally, an epiphany that solves Mimi's identity crisis in a satisfying way. K-Gr 2-The catastrophes keep coming, but the cuteness, happily, also never lets up. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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