Hey, Kiddo Published by: GraphixWritten by: Jarrett J. KrosoczkaIllustrated by: Jarrett J. KrosoczkaISBN: 9780545902489Ages: 13+ Review A highly personal and emotionally charged story about coming of age and realizing what family actually means to you, Jarrett Krosoczka’s Hey, Kiddo offers readers a unique insight into one of the graphic novel world’s favorite creators and his personal journey of self-discovery. Adopted…
Lesson Plan: Gotham Academy Volume 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy
Gotham Academy: Volume 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy Published by: DC ComicsWritten by: Becky Colonna and Brenden FletcherIllustrated by: Karl KerschlFormat: Softcover, 6.5 x 10, 160 pages, Full Color. $14.99ISBN: 9781401254728 Review Secret societies. Ghosts. Amnesia. Breakups and makeups. Friendships that grow and friendships that suffer. This graphic novel set in legendary Gotham city has…
Lesson Plan: Four Eyes
Four Eyes: Volume One Forged in Flames Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Joe KellyIllustrated by: Max FiumaraFormat: Softcover, 96 pages, Full Color, $9.99ISBN: 9781632154248 Review Some graphic novels are just plain good. Some are thought-provoking. Some can even convince me to watch NASCAR. And then there are some, like Four Eyes, that inspire my already-admittedly-passionate…
Lesson Plan: El Deafo
El Deafo Published by: Amulet BooksWritten and Illustrated by: Cece BellFormat: Softcover, 6 x 9, 248 pages, Full Color, $10.95ISBN: 9781419712173 Review One of the best young adult graphic novels of the year I am comfortable telling you right away that El Deafo is going to be (or should be) seriously considered – deservedly! –…
Lesson Plan: Drama
Drama Published by: Scholastic Written & Illustrated by: Raina Telgemeier Format: SC/HC, 6 x 9, 240 pages, Full Color, $10.99/$23.99 ISBN: SC: 9780545326995; HC: 9780545326988 Review Raina Telgemeier is the New York Times bestselling author of the graphic novel Smile. Phenomenally written and illustrated, Raina’s Smile received numerous awards, including but not limited to: a…
Lesson Plan: brave
brave Published by: JYWritten by: Svetlana ChmakovaIllustrated by: Svetlana ChmakovaFormat: Softcover, 360 pages, B&W, $11.99ISBN: 9780316363181Ages: 9+ Review “If there are problems, I will solve them. If there are things I don’t know, I will learn them. If there are obstacles, I will – . . . hide and let the game monsters pass.” – Jensen Graham…
Lesson Plan: Cici’s Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-in-Training
Cici’s Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-in-Training Published by: First SecondWritten by: Joris ChamblainIllustrated by: Aurélie NeyretFormat: Hardcover, 160 pages, $17.99ISBN: 9781626722484Ages: 8+ Review When a young girl learns that her journal is more for looking inward rather than outward she truly discovers what family and friends are truly all about. Teamed up with her friends Lena and Erica,…
Lesson Plan: Camp Midnight
Camp Midnight Published by: Image Comics Written by: Steven T. Seagle Illustrated by: Jason Adam Katzenstein Format: Softcover, 6 x 8, 248 pages, $16.99 ISBN: 9781632155559 Review There are a few key words that best describe Camp Midnight. Creative. Creepy. Hilarious. For me, the combination of these three words mean I should absolutely, without a single doubt, not…
Lesson Plan: Bully Wars
Bully Wars Published by: Image Comics Written by: Skottie Young Illustrated by: Aaron Conley ISBN: 9781534310445 Ages: 9+ Review As Spencer, Edith, and Ernie prepare to enter high school in Rottenville they are well aware of all the bullying that will take place. Prepared and ready, Spencer has even brought some anti-bullying supplies. But just…
Lesson Plan: Boxers
Boxers Published by: First SecondWritten and illustrated by: Gene Luen Yang Format: Softcover, 6 x 9, 336 pages, Full Color, $18.99ISBN: 9781596433595 Review I would like to start this review by listing the brilliant graphic novels already created by Gene Luen Yang. We could discuss all of the prestigious literary awards and acclaims he and…