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Graphic Novels and Comics for teen readers May 2019
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The Giver
by Lois Lowry and P. Craig Russell
From the publisher: "In this new graphic novel edition, readers experience the haunting story of twelve-year-old Jonas and his seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment, through the brilliant art of P. Craig Russell that truly brings The Giver to life. Witness Jonas's assignment as the Receiver of Memory, watch as he begins to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community, and follow the explosion of color into his world like never before. "
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Gravity's Pull (Life on Earth, book 2)
by MariNaomi
From the publisher: "When Claudia Jones returns to her high school after a mysterious disappearance, she exerts a strange effect on the classmates around her. Meanwhile, her fellow students also struggle with the challenges of regular young-adult life. How should they navigate problems with identity, illness, and consent? Bringing the full possibilities of the graphic novel medium to the page, the author-artist writes and draws every chapter from a different character's point of view in a unique art style."
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The Girl From the Other side: Siuil, a Run vol. 6
by Nagabe
From the publisher: "Pursued by soldiers, Teacher and Shiva left their home and searched for a new one in a distant hamlet. They thought to hide away there, but fate was not so kind to them. The cursed soldiers… The Insiders’ plans… Even Teacher himself. The mysteries surrounding them slowly begin coming to light…"
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Our Stories, Our Truth: True Comics from the Latin American Youth Center
by Voces Sin Fronteras
From the publisher: "During a time of heated immigration debate and unrest, this book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don’t get told in full. Sixteen young people from the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) in Washington, D.C. came together to tell their own stories of immigration and transformation in comics form. The result is this side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs that not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope."
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Strange Fruit Volume II: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History
by Joel Christian Gill
From the publisher: "Strange Fruit, Volume II: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History is a collection of stories from early African American history that represent the oddity of success in the face of great adversity. Each of the eight illustrated chapters chronicles an uncelebrated African American hero or event. Joel Christian Gill offers historical and cultural commentary on heroes whose stories are not often found in history books, such as Cathay Williams, the only known female Buffalo Soldier, and Eugene Bullard, a fighter pilot who flew for France during World War I. These beautifully illustrated stories offer a refreshing look at remarkable African Americans."
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Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro!
by Falynn Koch
From the publisher: "Today is the first day of Sage's magical internship! Her fellow wizards-in-training get to study pyromancy and transfiguration, but Sage has been assigned an internship in...baking? She doesn't think that sounds fun, or particularly magical! But her instructor, Korian, insists that baking is a tasty form of alchemy. In an enchanted kitchen where the ingredients insist that you eat them, Sage learns the simple science behind baking--and that's the best kind of magic trick! In Bake Like a Pro! , you'll learn how different combination of proteins, fats, and liquids will result in textures that lend themselves to perfect pies, breads, cookies, and more! Follow these simple recipes, and you'll be able to bake a pizza and frost a cake--no magic necessary!"
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Triangle Comics Creator Hangout Wednesday May 1 at 6:00 pm Chapel Hill Public Library: 100 Library Dr. in Chapel Hill Are you a professional, amateur, or aspiring comics artist or writer living in the Triangle? Then come to our Triangle Comics Creator Hangout at Chapel Hill Public Library! Meet fellow creators, show off and trade your work if you have printed copies (no sales please), and make our local comics scene even better. All ages, skill levels and genres are welcome, and friends and family too! Special guest appearance by Bill Fick of Supergraphic, Duke Universtiy, and Zine Machine! Call 919-968-2777 for questions, or email jbarker@townofchapelhill.org
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