The author of The Arab of the Future chronicles the hilarious and heartbreaking true life of a young girl growing up in Paris. "Funny, well-observed...contains immense daring and depth...Sattouf has drawn a portrait of a generation." —Observer, "Graphic Novel of the Month" Once a week for three years, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf had a chat with his friend’s outgoing young daughter, Esther, in which she told him about her family, her school, her friends, her hopes, her dreams, and her fears. After each meeting, he would create a one-page comic strip based on what she had said. Esther’s Notebooks gathers 156 of those strips, spanning Esther’s life from ages nine through twelve, giving us a delightful look into the daily dramas of this thoughtful, intelligent, and high-spirited girl. As The Guardian noted: “Each page of Esther’s Notebooks is self-contained—there’s usually a neat punchline—but read them all, and you come to see that Sattouf has drawn a portrait of a generation: their hopes, dreams and cultural references; the way that their personalities, backgrounds—many of the children portrayed have parents who are immigrants—and preconceived ideas about sexuality begin to play out even before they’ve begun secondary school. The result is a bit like a cartoon version of Michael Apted’s landmark TV series, Up. These funny, well-observed comics are fantastically daring.”

From the author of The Arab of the Future, the first book in a bestselling series of graphic novels following the life of a real girl growing up in Paris - hilarious, tearjerking and painfully true.

Every week, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf has a chat with his friend's daughter, Esther. She tells him about her life, about school, her friends, her hopes, dreams and fears, and then he works it up into a comic strip.

There is ample room inside for writing notes and ideas. It can be used as a notebook, journal, diary or composition book. This paperback notebook is 6" x 9" (letter size) and has 150 pages of white, lined paper (date line to the left or right)

The Esther's Shit List lined notebook is a hilarious notepad for women named Esther who enjoy a bit of sarcastic, snarky humor. A great notebook to take to the office to use in meetings or at your desk to give employees and coworkers a good laugh when they see you writing in it. White letters on a black background make this design simple but bold. The journal measures 6 x 9 inches in size with 120 pages for taking notes in class or meetings, journaling, keeping a diary, writing down dreams and ideas, doodling, and so much more! This book makes an affordable birthday gift or Mother's Day gift for moms named Esther, Christmas present, secret Santa, graduation gift, white elephant present, stocking stuffer, Valentine's Day gift, office gift or gag gift for mom, daughter, wife, girlfriend, sister, best friend, stepmom, stepdaughter, grandma, coworker, boss and anyone in your life named Esther! It makes a great gift under 10 dollars for for anyone on your holiday gift list. It's a great size for carrying in bags, purses and backpacks. It has book industry perfect binding, a glossy cover, and white pages that are great for pencil or ink drawings.

Every week, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf has a chat with his friend's daughter, Esther. She tells him about her life, about school, her friends, her hopes, dreams and fears, and then he works it up into a comic strip.