A Year Without Mom

Dasha Tolstikova's A Year Without Mom is a poignant and relatable graphic novel that follows 12-year-old Dasha through a year of change and growth after her mother leaves for America.

With gorgeous and subtly illustrated pencil-and-ink drawings, this book signals the emergence of Dasha Tolstikova as a major new talent.

Readers will be captivated by Dasha's struggles to cope with her mother's absence and her efforts to find her own feet in a world that seems impossibly far from everything she loves.

This book is perfect for fans of graphic novels, especially those interested in stories about family, friendship, and growing up.