An Anti-Racist Graphic Novel Reading List

In tribute to the memory of George Floyd, who died at the hands of the Minneapolis police, and in support of the worldwide outcry over his death, we present this list—compiled by the comics editors at Publishers Weekly —of graphic titles about African American life and history. The titles here are primarily nonfiction graphic works … The post An Anti-Racist Graphic Novel Reading List appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

[ The Millions | 2020-06-16 16:00:22 UTC ]

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A Wave Blue World Debuts New Model for Publishing Comics

A Wave Blue World is an independent comics and graphic novel publisher with an unusual model. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S pre-empts 'laugh-out-loud' graphic novel series

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has pre-empted full-colour graphic novel series Kitty Quest by cartoonist Phil Corbett. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-09 21:07:48 UTC ]
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How Did Ancient Cultures Experience Reading?

The first book in David Bowles’s new graphic novel series, “Rise of the Halfling King,” shows kids how a hieroglyphic script might have captivated the Mayans. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Black America, White violence and generations of unhealed wounds

In visceral essays, Michael Eric Dyson explains the unrest after George Floyd’s killing. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-04 13:00:00 UTC ]
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The Curie Society aims to broaden perceptions of STEM female protagonists

One of MIT Press’ big titles for 2021 is a graphic novel spy adventure based around a secret society formed by Marie Curie. Its co-creator Heather Einhorn explains why the world needs more stories about women in STEM   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 06:49:03 UTC ]
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10 Middle Grade Graphic Novels to Gift This Year

Whatever the young reader in your life is into, there's a graphic novel for them! Find newer middle grade graphic novels to gift this year. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-11-25 11:37:00 UTC ]
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Browse excerpts from The Book of Homelessness, a new graphic novel by unhoused creatives.

The Accumulate Art School for the Homeless, a London-based charity that provides creative education and workshops for young homeless people, has partnered with unhoused artists to create a new graphic novel called The Book of Homelessness. The project began with a series of writing and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-18 17:27:23 UTC ]
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SelfMadeHero launches Draw Your Bookshop lockdown campaign

Graphic novel publisher SelfMadeHero is launching a social media campaign calling for artists to support bookshops with a drawing of their favourite store. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-17 06:10:11 UTC ]
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‘Everyone Needs a Buddy’

In Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright’s graphic novel “Twins,” sisters navigate a sometimes cruel and changing world. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-10-31 05:40:19 UTC ]
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Books to Film Rights: France’s TeamTO Studios To Animate ‘Ninn’

French animation studio TeamTO has acquired TV, film and licensing rights to the 'Ninn' graphic novel from Belgian publisher Kennes Éditions. The post Books to Film Rights: France’s TeamTO Studios To Animate ‘Ninn’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-23 17:03:54 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: ‘Dune: The Graphic Novel’

Frank Herbert’s classic Dune has been adapted into a graphic novel by a creative team that includes Brian Herbert, the author's son and an acclaimed science-fiction author in his own right, and novelist and comics writer Kevin J. Anderson. The post Panel Mania: ‘Dune: The Graphic Novel’ appeared... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2020-10-23 10:00:44 UTC ]
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7 Fall and Winter Graphic Novel Releases for Kids and Young Adults

Find fresh new graphic novels like Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgodoroff for yourself or the young reader in your life. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-10-22 10:37:00 UTC ]
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Post-Pandemic Comics: IDW’s New Publisher Looks Ahead

'PW' talks with newly appointed executives, IDW publisher Nachie Marsham and IDW v-p of sales Blake Kobashigawa, about adapting to a comics and graphic novel marketplace that has been reshaped by the pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cynthia Leitich Smith Named Winner of the 2021 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature

News and Events Photo by Christopher T. Assaf World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning magazine of international literature and culture, today announced Cynthia Leitich Smith as the winner of the 2021 NSK Neustadt Prize... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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PW Star Watch 2020 Superstar: Nivia Evans

Nivia Evans, editor at Orbit Books, was named PW Star Watch Superstar at a virtual celebration held over Zoom by Publishers Weekly and Frankfurter Buchmesse on October 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘Welcome to the New World,’ by Jake Halpern and Michael Sloan: An Excerpt

A new graphic novel expands on the Pulitzer-winning series about the challenges a family of Syrian refugees faced in America. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Spain’s Liber20 Prizes: Elkar Bookstores, Netflix’s ‘El Vecino,’ and ZendaLibros

The Liber20 awards from the Spanish publishers go to Basque Country booksellers, a graphic novel adapted to television, and a literary site. The post Spain’s Liber20 Prizes: Elkar Bookstores, Netflix’s ‘El Vecino,’ and ZendaLibros appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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QUIZ: Pick an Aesthetic and I’ll Recommend You a Sapphic Graphic Novel!

Pick your favorite places, fashion, season, etc, and I'll match you with the perfect sapphic graphic novel for your aesthetic reading needs! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Deals: Week of September 14, 2020

Scribner buys a book on Biden by New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos, First Second is set to launch a middle grade graphic novel series by Mike Dawson, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Christian Cooper wrote a graphic novel about birding, and you can read it online for free.

We’ve all seen the video by now: Amy Cooper, a white woman, lying to police about Christian Cooper, a writer and longtime birder who politely asked her to move her dog out of a part of Central Park designated for birdwatching. Now, he’s written a graphic novel about birdwatching for DC Comics,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-10 16:06:45 UTC ]
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