Aoife Dooley – illustratör

How do you fit in and stand out when you feel differentto everyone around you?"I loved Frankie's story and could really identify withher character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that representsneurodiversity really realistically." Libby ScottWinner of The Week Junior Book Awards' Children'sIllustrated Book of the Year 2023."Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with greatcare, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones"A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance,family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre"Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through her journey."Sue Cheung  Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class:she's different, but she can't quite figure out why. Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small forher age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyoneelse seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of herat school.Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was differenttoo? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So sheand her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down.  A graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism,told with humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctiveblue and orange palette.Also seek out the sequel, Frankie's World: FindingMy Voice

A two-colour graphic novel about speaking-up and standing outwhen you feel different. Perfect for fans of Raina TelgemeierHow do you find your voice when everyone around you istelling you to be quiet?Frankie is different, and so is her best-friend, Sam. So whenthey both start secondary school, it's tough. Particularly when thereare so many rules to follow, like: No talking in class! Be quietin the hallways! Silence for assembly!Frankie doesn't know how she'll manage, because constantly talkingis how she copes. So when she gets the chance to compete ina Battle of the Bands contest, Frankie couldn't be moreexcited. Except, to have a band, you need to have band members. Andto have band members, you need to be good at making friends...Can Frankie learn to find her voice and stand out? A unique perspective on Autism, told with humour andheart.Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctiveblue and orange palette.Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.  Praise for FRANKIE'S WORLD:"I loved Frankie's story and could really identify withher character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that representsneurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott"Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience withgreat care, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones"A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance,family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre"Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on throughher journey." Sue Cheung"Frankie's World is funny, fresh and honest and I wishit had be around to read when I was little." HollySmale"Offers an amusing and relatable story that celebratesneurodiversity through its sensitive exploration of Frankie’salienation from her peers" IRISH TIMES"A wonderfully charming, honest and funny look at growingup... one of my favourite books of the year" IRISHEXAMINER"Warm, funny and original" GUARDIAN"A great story about growing up and learning who you are"BOOKTRUST