Picasso ou rien

Synopsis of Picasso ou rien

«Picasso ou rien» is the young adult novel by Sylvaine Jaoui, published by Rageot in paperback (192 pages, in French).

After the death of his father, a jazz saxophonist, Jimi takes refuge in drawing while his mother tries to get him to meet a grandfather who never approved of the music. His friendship with Roméo and his love for Lilas sustain him, and an art competition raises the possibility of a career; he must choose between embracing the family legacy or seeking a third path.

The novel won the Prix Goya Découverte in 2011; the original edition is from 2010 and this Rageot reissue was published on October 9, 2019. Recommended reading from age 10.

For young readers aged 10 and up looking for stories about grief, artistic vocation and family relationships.