graphic novels
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Halloween Book Picks: ParaNorthern and the Chaos Bunny A-Hop-Calypse & more!
Three books just-right for spooky season on review today! Thanks to generous friends at Raincoast Books, I have the pleasure of talking about the following three books: the middle-grade graphic novel ParaNorthern and the Choas Bunny A-Hop-Calypse by Stephanie Cooke, art by Mari Costa; the Halloween picture book Trick or Treat, Bugs to Eat by Read more
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Children’s Graphic Novel Reviews: Jop and Blip Wanna Know (#1) by Jim Benton & Bad Sister by Charise Mericle Harper and Rory Lucey
Hi folks and welcome back to new children’s reviews! Thanks to the lovely folks at Benton Arts, I will be talking about the first book in the brand spanking new Jop and Blip Wanna Know graphic novel series by Jim Benton called Can You Hear a Penguin Fart on Mars?: And Other Excellent Questions. Thanks Read more
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Review: Tokyo Ever After (Tokyo Ever After #1) by Emiko Jean & more great reads!
Hi there readers! I had the pleasure of getting the chance to read Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean, courtesy of the lovely folks at Raincoast Books. It has been quite some time since a young adult book review here, so it’s a treat to dive back in! Read on for my thoughts on this Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Clash (Click #4) by Kayla Miller & more great reads!
This post is all about graphic novels! Thanks to kind friends at Raincoast Books, I have the pleasure of talking about Clash, book four in Click, Kayla Miller’s wonderful middle grade graphic novel series. Read on for my review of Clash as well as a look at some of fantastic, fun, and spooky children’s graphic Read more
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Let’s Take A Look At: Graphic Novels for Younger Readers!
My love and appreciation for graphic novels cannot be overstated. Whether children’s fiction/middle grade, non-fiction, young adult, literary, adult fiction- graphic novels are such a boon to the world of reading and to readers. It has been so wonderful to see more and more graphic novels getting published for (what can be loosely termed) ‘younger Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Flamer by Mike Curato
Review: Flamer by Mike Curato Source: ARC courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: September 1, 2020 by Henry Holt and Company I know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They’re mean, and scary, and they’re always destroying something or saying something dumb or both. I hate that word. Gay. Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Svetlana Chmakova’s The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods
Welcome to an all-new graphic novel review post! On the docket today, courtesy of the folks at JY for Kids/Yen Press, is a look at bestselling graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova‘s newest release: The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods. Read on for my thoughts on the graphic novel as well as Read more
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Reviews: Kat Leyh’s Snapdragon & Lucy Knisley’s Go to Sleep (I Miss You)
A new post featuring two new reviews! Courtesy of the kind folks at Raincoast Books, I have had the pleasure of reading Kat Leyh’s standout young adult graphic novel Snapdragon, as well as Lucy Knisley’s wonderful cartoon collection Go to Sleep (I Miss You). Please read on for my thoughts! A notable YA fantasy graphic Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Cub by Cynthia L. Copeland
Review: Cub by Cynthia L. Copeland Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Thomas Allen & Son. Thank you! Publication: January 7, 2020 by Algonquin Books Book Description: A laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama—with its complicated friendships, bullies, and cute Read more
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Spotlight: The One Where I Interview Rainbow Rowell!
Hello lovely readers! In case you are wondering whether the headliner is, in fact, true…IT IS! I had the tremendous and thrilling- and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity- to meet Rainbow Rowell, the New York Times bestselling author of hits such as Fangirl, Eleanor & Park, Carry On, and more! Thanks to a generous prize draw courtesy of Read more
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