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Riad Sattouf
Les Cahiers d'Esther
Based on real-life notebooks, this graphic novel series follows Esther, a young Parisian girl, as she navigates the everyday challenges and joys of growing up. From school to friendships and family, readers get an authentic look into her world, year by year.
The series is directly inspired by the real-life experiences and notebooks of Esther A., the daughter of the author Riad Sattouf's friends, offering an authentic portrayal of her life as she grows up.
The books are designed to be read in chronological order, following Esther's life year by year as she ages from 10 to 18. Each volume covers a specific year of her adolescence.
An animated television series based on the graphic novels has been produced, bringing Esther's stories to the screen.