Persepolis

Satrapi, M. (2004). Persepolis. NY: Pantheon

Persepolis tells the story of author Marjane Satrapi's childhood through the use of black-and-white comic strips. Readers get a glimpse of Satrapi's life from ages six to fourteen, and get a chance to see what life was like for her in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Once living situations become too dangerous, Satrapi's parents send her to live in Austria. Although she does not want to leave her family, she understands that this is the best choice for her and her parents. Readers who have experienced love, loss, and separation will definitely be able to relate to this genuine and emotionally compelling novel.