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This book demands each of us look in the mirror and get real before we get behind the wheel. When fragile human bodies have to occupy the same spaces as big, heavy, complex machines that can travel at high speeds, the outcome is inevitable. Some people will die. So why do we identify with the…
A celebration of the wacky and wonderful Jewish grandmothers who nurtured the author as she grew from a kid struggling with anxiety and insecurity to a teen finding her own voice. Danny Noble grew up in an eccentric family with two weird and wonderful Jewish grandmas living right around the corner. One grandma stuffed her…
“Often quite funny . . . The layers of identity and story in the memoir and Som’s fluid approach to representing the self, feel impressively easy, unbelabored.” –Hillary Chute, The New York Times Book Review A Lambda Literary Award Finalist The meticulous artwork of transgender artist Bishakh Som gives us the rare opportunity to see…
“The queer community is lucky to have Sharon on our side, using her skills and passions to create a better world for all of us.”–Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic A collection of lively autobiographical comics guiding the reader through an understanding of queerness and what it means to one woman of…
“Unique in both format and content, this important book is a first choice to help diversify teen graphic nonfiction collections.” –Starred Review, School Library Journal Follow the daily life of one queer artist from Texas as they introduce us to the lives of ten extraordinary people. The author shares their life as a genderqueer person,…
One of the 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Teens by the American Library Association Life at home is so unbearable that these kids will risk their lives and face colossal challenges to escape to the United States and find safety. This book tells the true stories of five brave teens fleeing their home countries of…
Every year, during the month of October, artists participate in a world-wide social event called Inktober, created by Jake Parker in 2009. The movement encourages artists to create art every day during the whole month; a total of 31 drawings. Traditionally, the submissions are expected to be black and white line art. In 2017, James…
Every year, during the month of October, artists participate in a world-wide social event called Inktober, created by Jake Parker in 2009. The movement encourages artists to create art every day during the whole month; a total of 31 drawings. Traditionally, the submissions are expected to be black and white line art. In 2017, James…
Who is the voice of the Grand Old Party? That’s always up for debate. What’s clear is that the Republic Party, the party of Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump, favors small government and conservative values. Together in a special 100-page graphic novel are the illustrated biographies of some of the other contemporary voices….
There are few positions like being the First Lady of the United States. Some use it to leverage social justice platforms, while others provide compassion during a time of change. As a mother, political force, and first lady, it’s obvious that Michelle Obama lived a life many have only dreamed of. One of the most…
Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the mega-successful teen group, the Jonas Brothers, experienced adversity in ways that shaped him into the talented and versatile performer he is today. He’s a singer, songwriter, Broadway star, and celebrity judge – all before the age of 30. His battle with diabetes while finding his voice as an…
Joseph R. Biden experienced one of the most challenging journeys in American politics. America’s youngest senator faced an emotional rollercoaster that almost derailed his career. His life, riddled with loss, led to a determination to help the working class and a 47-year career capped by his election as the 46th president of the United States….
Dr. Jill Biden is the First Lady of the United States of America, and she’s defining that role in a way no other First Lady has before her. A mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, Dr. Biden has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about women’s issues and issues that affect families. Although she calls community colleges…
TidalWave brings back the classic comic book series that started in 1946. Its inspirational stories of sports and folk heroes, saints, school kids, history, science and similar topics were drawn by artists that included such prominent figures as EC’s Reed Crandall, Graham Ingels and Joe Orlando, Marvel Comics’ Joe Sinnott, and DC Comics’ Murphy Anderson…
President Donald J. Trump’s tenure focused the American electorate on politics in ways not seen in modern history. During this tumultuous four-year period, four Democrats rose from the left to challenge the right’s policies. The movers: Joe Biden has had one of the most challenging journeys in American politics, facing an emotional roller coaster to…
The impact of the leadership demonstrated by Kamala Harris, Tyler Perry, Nelson Mandela, and Michelle Obama cannot be overstated. As the first woman to hold the office of Vice President of the United States, Kamala Devi Harris, lawyer, prosecutor, and former attorney general, has devoted herself to bettering her constituents’ lives while focusing on social…
