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Goodbye, old life ... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends and RomaniaÑthe only home Lia has ever known. But LiaÕs heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things werenÕt difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with her schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?
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immigration, first peroids, period pain, friendships
Lia is moving to Canada from Romania to start a new life. At the airport, she gets her first period. Now, she not only has to deal with new friendships, new languages, judgement and misunderstanding, but she also has to deal with painful periods. A sweet and engaging graphic novel about moving to a new country that would be relatable for readers trying to make new friends. Based on the author's experience of moving between these countries, there are several languages and cultures represented, including Romanian, French, and English.
