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“A balm to my soul.”–Jen Wang, New York Times bestselling author of The Prince and the Dressmaker A timely and vibrant teen graphic novel memoir about community, friendship, and self-discovery told through the eyes of a high school freshman Kiara, one of the few Black students at her predominantly white boarding school–perfect for fans of…
This side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs by Latino youth immigrants not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope. Their book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don’t get told in full. Spanish/English edition.
“Visually stunning.” —Kirkus, starred reviewIn this debut graphic memoir, a young woman searches for belonging as her immigrant family moves between Canada and China. Lily isn’t sure where home is anymore. Her family is constantly on the move, resettling in different towns across Canada and, eventually, in Shanghai, China. Her father plays the role of…
Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult Book A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life–perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it’s been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as…
“Visually stunning.” —Kirkus, starred reviewIn this debut graphic memoir, a young woman searches for belonging as her immigrant family moves between Canada and China. Lily isn’t sure where home is anymore. Her family is constantly on the move, resettling in different towns across Canada and, eventually, in Shanghai, China. Her father plays the role of…
“… a fantastic graphic novel. Whether or not you usually read graphic novels, you should read this one. It’s called We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration. Phenomenal book.” – Rachel Maddow “Deftly upends the compliant narrative with impeccably documented stories of resistance and rebellion … Made urgent yet again, the trio’s courageous…
Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature “An exceptional work: atmospherically illustrated and underpinned by strong but restrained feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In a stunning sequel to The Genius Under the Table, Eugene Yelchin’s graphic memoir depicts his harrowing journey from Leningrad’s underground art scene to a state-run Siberian…
A funny and fiercely authentic graphic novel memoir about finding your power, surviving high school, and growing up as a queer, geeky Indigenous kid. In her heartfelt memoir, author Sonya Ballantyne gives us a look at her younger self’s diary and inner life as she struggles to find herself in the pop culture she loves….
This side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs by Latino youth immigrants not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope. Their book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don’t get told in full. Spanish/English edition.
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules…
In his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories–comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his…
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to…
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen’s year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity. Christine has always felt she is just half: Half American, half Japanese. As a biracial Japanese American who was born in…
Award-winning YA author Quintero and artist Pe-a deliver a symbolic, poetic, and deeply personal profile in the first graphic biography of iconic Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide.
In this gorgeous graphic novel, the Eisner-nominated, Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of the acclaimed “Yummy” and “Tru & Nelle” retells the life of his cousin Gail, a pioneer who challenged the horse racing world to fight for the humane treatment of animals.
“Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself–as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic.”–Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American Dream After spending her early years in Wuhan, China,…
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