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Category Archives: Graphic Novel
3 2022 Cybils MG Graphic Novel Finalists
Here are three original and compelling middle grade graphic novels from the 2022 Cybils finalist list. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged Asian-American, Cybils, Latinx, Middle Eastern, middle school, youth fantasy, youth graphic novels
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2+2 Cybils Graphic Novel Finalists
Here are reviews of four more outstanding 2021 Cybils Graphic Novel finalists – Cranky Chicken by Katherine Battersby, The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor, Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Fraiser, and Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smyth. Continue reading
Four 2021 Cybils Middle Grade Graphic Novel Finalists
Here are short reviews of four of the seven finalists in the elementary/middle grade graphic novel category of the 2021 Cybils Awards, including Borders, Chunky, Jukebox, and Salt Magic. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical, Middle Grade, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged Blackfoot, Cybils, graphic novels, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, South Asian, youth graphic novels
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The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens by Isabel Roxas
All may seem ordinary in the quiet Queens neighborhood of Shadyside where this graphic is set, but adventure and nefarious activity is afoot, as a trio of girls finds out. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade
Tagged adventure, Asian-American, Filipino, graphic novels, New York City, squid, youth graphic novels
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Asian-American Graphic Novels 2020-2021
Here are all the Asian-American graphic novels published in the last two years I could find. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Graphic Novel, Lists, Middle Grade, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Asian-American, graphic novels, teen graphic novels, youth graphic novels
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Food, Friendship, and Immigration – Measuring Up and A Place at the Table
Here are two and a half reviews of books for middle grade readers that combine cooking (or eating together) with making friends and the immigrant experience. What could be yummier? Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu. Harper Alley, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged Ann Xu, Asian-American, cooking, friends, Jewish, Laura Shovan, Lily LaMotte, middle grade fiction, middle school fiction, Muslim, Pakistani, Saadia Faruqi, South Asian, Taiwan, youth fiction
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Four Favorite Graphic Novels: Twins, Class Act, Go with the Flow, and Katie the Catsitter
Here are four of the graphic novels my daughter has been reading and rereading lately. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Realistic
Tagged activism, adventure, cats, friends, middle school fiction, school fiction, superheroes, twins, youth graphic novels
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Top 13 Books I Missed Reviewing in the Past Year for Top 10 Tuesday
Because I couldn’t pick just 10, here are the top 13 books I read over the past year and didn’t write full reviews of for Top Ten Tuesday. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Early Chapter Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Lists, Middle Grade, Mystery, Print, Realistic, Sci-Fi
Tagged bibliography, LGBTQ, Top 10 Tuesday, Top Ten Tuesday, youth fantasy, youth fiction, youth science fiction
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Magical Black Girls: A Song Below Water and Snapdragon
Here are two tales of girls coming to terms with their own magic, A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow and Snapdragon by Kat Leyh. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged African-American, contemporary fantasy, LGBTQ, mermaids, sirens, teen fantasy, witches, youth fantasy
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Thinky Thoughts: Four Nonfiction Books for Adults and Teens
Here are shorter takes on four recent nonfiction books for adults and teens. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Audiobook, Books, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, Print, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Adult Nonfiction, democracy, politics, racism, self-help, teen nonfiction
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