Elise Martinez

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Be Gay, Do Comics: Queer History, Memoir, and Satire from the Nib

| REVIEWS+, Aug 01, 2020

This celebration of queer voices in comics is a must for all libraries.

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The Crossroads at Midnight

Abby Howard | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Jul 01, 2020

This anthology is immersive but horror lite, making it an excellent introduction to the genre. Recommended for fans of Joe Hill’s “Locke & Key” series.

Penultimate Quest

Lars Brown | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Jun 01, 2020

Combining sword-and-sorcery RPG elements with social justice themes, this is a must-have for all collections.

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You Brought Me the Ocean

Alex Sanchez | GRAPHIC NOVELS, May 01, 2020

Fans of DC’s new line of young adult graphic novels, such as Kami Garcia’s Teen Titans: Raven, will appreciate this tender take on Aqualad.

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The Fascinators

Andrew Eliopulos | FICTION, Mar 01, 2020

Part paranormal thriller, part introspective character study, this title challenges readers to accept themselves, build empathy, and stand strong in the power of personal beliefs. An #OwnVoices title for fans of Becky Albertalli.

Drawing the Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America

Tommy Jenkins | REVIEWS+, Jan 01, 2020

While voter apathy led to many refusing to participate in the 2016 elections, anticipation for the 2020 elections has been building steadily. Jenkins’s rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues—and, when the time comes, to vote early and often.

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Bluebeard

Metaphrog | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Jan 01, 2020

Beautiful artwork struggles to cover a weak narrative. Fans of fairy-tale retellings or Metaphrog’s previous works may appreciate the work, but many readers will be frustrated.