It has been suggested that the band in the novel is based partially on Broken Social Scene. Her second novel, The Angel Riots, about a rising indie rock band from Montreal, was published by Penguin Canada in February 2008. In 2007/08, Kaslik served as the 22nd writer-in-residence at the Regina Public Library in Regina, Saskatchewan. Skinny also appeared on the New York Times best sellers list for two consecutive weeks in 2008. It was shortlisted for the Books in Canada First Novel Award in 2004, the CLA Best Young Adult Book in 2005 and the Borders Original Voice Award in 2006. Her debut novel, Skinny, was published by HarperCollins in May 2004. Kaslik's short stories and articles have appeared in literary magazines such as Matrix and Geist.
She went on to major in creative writing at Concordia University and graduated with a Masters of Arts in Creative Writing and English Literature. Early life īorn in Toronto, Ontario, Kaslik attended high school at Etobicoke School of the Arts.
Giselle and her family’s situation is a reality that many readers can recount.Ibolya " Ibi" Kaslik (born August 20, 1973) is a Canadian novelist, freelance journalist, and professor of creative writing at the University of Toronto. Giselle’s constant negative thinking leads to a life of utter destruction and not only is she tearing down her own personal life and what could have been, she’s hurting all of those around her, especially her family. While Holly developed somewhat of a discipline problem, her sister developed an eating disorder and became a suicide risk because she felt disconnected and just wanted to be loved. Despite their differences they both share the pain of no longer having their father and as time goes on the tragedy hits both sisters hard but effects each one differently. Contrasting characters, Holly Vasco, a healthy, spontaneous, and young teen, along with her older, exposed, ill but yet still beautiful sister Giselle Vasco narrate the novel Skinny. Kaslik does a sensational job of addressing real life situations occurring in young peoples lives such as dealing with depression, eating disorders, violence, grief, sexuality, and drugs. People need to read Skinny for the mere reason that it’s so realistic and allows many readers to relate to it. It captured my attention right away and had me engaged throughout the entire story. It wasn’t only informal, but it had it’s entertaining moments as well. This is hands down one of my favorite novels because there was never a dull moment and the practicality of it all was captivating.
I am close to many people facing problems exactly like the ones that were portrayed in Skinny. She takes on a huge role writing this depressing novel as she goes deep into the endeavors of demonstrating many issues facing youth and into two young girls struggling minds.
I could not help but to immediately feel sorry for the family in the novel Skinny by Ibi Kaslik.
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