Rebis: Born and Reborn
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Rebis: Born and Reborn
By (Author) Irene Marchesini
Roaring Brook Press
First Second
15th July 2025
United States
Classifications
Young Adult
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Physical Properties
Hardback
192
Width 154mm, Height 233mm
300g
Description
For fans of Nimona and Snapdragon comes an exquisitely drawn medieval story about the friendship between a runaway child and a mysterious witch.
Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity--it's a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods--and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn.
In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery--a haunting and hopeful tale of transformation and found family.
Reviews
"This breathtaking coming-of-age tale encapsulates queer and feminine experiences that will resonate with teen readers looking for a sense of belonging in the world. A captivating and empathetic pick for fans of historical fantasy." --Booklist, starred review
"Dicataldo and Marchesini form a cohesive mood for the tale by mixing dark and light in both word and color." --School Library Journal
Author Bio
Born in Modena, Italy, Irene Marchesini quickly realized that while she loved cartoons and comics, she also had and all-encompassing passion for writing. She attend the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, focusing on scriptwriting. She then tried her hand at a career as cartoonist through small local projects. Her collaboration with Carlotta Dicataldo became a reality with Rebis, their first creation together.
Carlotta DiCataldo was born in Modena, Italy, and currently lives in Bologna. After finishing her studies at the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, she debuted as an illustrator and cartoonist in 2017. She has worked with Disney, Dark Horse, Dupuis, Petit Petit. In 2021, she started teaching cartooning and manga at the Scuola Romana dei Fumetti. In her spare time, she collects art-books and raises beetles.
