Sartrapi, M. (2004). Persepolis. NY: Pantheon.
Through a graphic novel, full of black and white comic pictures, Marjane writes an autobiography about her childhood in Iran when she was 6-14 years old. She witnessed devastation and confusion. She tried to make sense of her world around her, at home and in public. Marjane was an independent young girl who became a rebel, eventually getting expelled from school. Her parents decided to send her out of the country to a boarding school, essentially to save her life. It was a hard decision, as their family was extremely close, but it needed to happen so that Marjane could be happy.
The black and white illustrations are able to convey the message and brutality seen by Marjane, without going too far. The next is very small, making it a little difficult to read. It is broken down into chapters, making it easier to follow the plot line. This book is recommended for children 12 and older due to some of the graphic content.
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