Booki Vivat is the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Frazzled series. She grew up in Southern California, telling stories and doodling. Before becoming an author, she taught middle school English abroad and worked in publishing in New York. Now she lives in Oakland, California and makes books for kids! Follow her on Instagram at @bookibookibooki and learn more at www.bookivivat.com.

"This journal-style graphic novel tells a touching story with cartoon drawings and highlights the importance of family and community. With a rising cost of living and an uncertain future for many small communities, this timely story is likely to resonate with lots of middle-grade readers, who will take away the message that, when everyone does their small part, they can make big things happen." -- Booklist

"Relying on both prose and comics, Vivat fills Kacie's world with textured, diverse neighbors, and the engaging cartoon artwork and gentle yet honest writing result in an authentic and accessible read... An appealing story of neighborhood change." - Kirkus

"An absolute delight! These characters will linger in your heart." - Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of Sunny Side Up

"Part graphic novel, part text, all heart. Booki Vivat has created something truly special with this illustrated story of friendship and community. I wish that I could live on Mercer Street!" - Christina Soontornvat, three-time Newbery Honor winner

"An uplifting and timely story about friendship, community and change. Kids will love how the fun illustrations bring Kacie's sleuthing adventures around the neighborhood to life!" - Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington

"Meet Me on Mercer Street is truly special--funny, heartfelt, and deeply thoughtful. Booki Vivat has a gift, and this book is a joy." - Tae Keller, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger

"A brilliant book about the strength of community--and the power of art to observe, inspire, and make change. Visually stunning, emotionally tender, and laugh-out-loud funny. Kacie is adorable, and Mercer Street is the place to be!" - Lauren Magaziner, author of the Case Closedseries

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-04-02

Length: 185 pages