![]() ![]() ![]() She currently lives in Romainville, a suburb of Paris, with her husband, illustrator Clément Oubrerie (who illustrates her graphic novels), and their young son. At the age of twelve, she was sent with her older brother to study in France under the care of a great uncle. Marguerite Abouet was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in 1971. Themes explored in AYA Life In Yop City include friendships, unplanned pregnancies, family, social issues, feminism, class, and gender roles. This vibrancy and the warm colors of the illustrations merge well with the energetic, and at times, funny writing that bring the story to life. The liveliness of The Ivory Coast, its people, food, culture, warm colors is well portrayed in this story. There are many moving parts of this story to unpack, but it is refreshing to see a part of Africa that is not often portrayed in books or media. While Aya is committed to her career and being independent, Adjoua and Bintou want to pursue their future by finding a husband and raising a family. All three friends have different interests. Aya spends a lot of her time with her best friends and adventure partners, Adjoua and Bintou. It’s 1978 in Abidjan, a suburb of the Ivory Coast and Aya is your typical 19-year old who’s really focused on her studies, friends, and family. ![]() Written by: Marguerite Abouet, Illustrated by Clement OubrerieĪya Life In Yop City is the story of 19-year-old Aya, who’s very dedicated to her studies and committed to her goals. ![]()
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