Category Archives: Graphic Novel

The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens by Isabel Roxas

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Katy K.

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 →

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Asian-American Graphic Novels 2020-2021

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Katy K.

Here are all the Asian-American graphic novels published in the last two years I could find. Continue reading →

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Food, Friendship, and Immigration – Measuring Up and A Place at the Table

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Katy K.

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 →

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Four Favorite Graphic Novels: Twins, Class Act, Go with the Flow, and Katie the Catsitter

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Katy K.

Here are four of the graphic novels my daughter has been reading and rereading lately. Continue reading →

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Top 13 Books I Missed Reviewing in the Past Year for Top 10 Tuesday

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Katy K.

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 →

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Magical Black Girls: A Song Below Water and Snapdragon

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Katy K.

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 →

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Thinky Thoughts: Four Nonfiction Books for Adults and Teens

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are shorter takes on four recent nonfiction books for adults and teens. Continue reading →

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Superman Smashes the Klan and Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two recent books by perennial favorite Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese  and The Shadow Hero, among many others. Continue reading →

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Summer and Winter: Stepping Stones and Midwinter Witch

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two graphic novels my daughter and I have been enjoying – Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley and the Midwinter Witch by Molly Know Ostertag Continue reading →

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Compelling Nonfiction Graphics: Astronauts and When Stars are Scattered

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two recent nonfiction graphics, both with stories strong enough to be interesting for readers who don’t naturally gravitate towards nonfiction as well as those who do.   Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks. … Continue reading →

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