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As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. In this graphic novel inspired by the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, Ai Weiwei masterfully interweaves ancient Chinese folklore with stories of his life, family, and career. The narrative shifts back and forth through the years, mirroring memory and our relationship to time. Other graphic memoirs for adults:
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Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it's the end of the road for Al. Until, that is, her friend suggests she try out for the middle school team - a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but the coach is delighted by her interest and she makes the team. But with a team that can't seem to get along, will their season ground out? Other YA graphic novels featuring sports:
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by Christine Chung (Juvenile) A young space traveler visits a future empty Earth in this lush wordless graphic novel. She happens upon a strange viewfinder that lets her see Earth as it was, juxtaposed against Earth as it is. Her adventure takes her to a museum full of hints about the planet's past, a library that has become home to a variety of zoo animals, and a crumbling space station. Other space science fiction graphic novels for kids:
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Writer Jay Faerber teams with rising star Sumeyye Kesgin to unveil Elsewhere - the fantastic story of what really happened to Amelia Earhart after she disappeared from the face of the Earth. Mysteriously transported to a strange new world filled with flying beasts and alien civilizations, Amelia desperately struggles to return home. Along the way she forges alliances and makes enemies, as she goes from aviator to freedom fighter in a rebellion against a merciless warlord! Other adventurous graphic novels for adults:
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by Tony Cliff (Teen) Having survived a close shave in England, where she was falsely accused of spying for the French, Delilah has set out with her companion Selim for more agreeable adventures in central Asia. The two adventurers meet a correspondent for an English newspaper, who convinces them to join a search for an ancient lost city, the Third Pillar of Hercules, in what turns out to be a perilous adventure. Other adventurous graphic novels for teens:
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Forecast from Stonehengeby Stephanie Phillips (Juvenile) While attending a solstice event held by a nameless group of druids in disguise, you'll meet numerous characters like the excitable wizard Alistair, the deadly fairy Elaine and her horde, and even a woodland nymph Liandra. At the center are the secrets of Stonehenge and a magical scythe that's fallen into your hands. Who you meet, and whether they're friends or foes will be up to you as you choose where the story takes you! Other adventurous graphic novels for kidss:
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