Elise Martinez
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You Brought Me the Ocean
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
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
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
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.
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Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to Justice
Fans of graphic biographies such as Penelope Bagieu´s Brazen or John Lewis’s March will appreciate this look at how the “Notorious RBG” came up.
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King Shaka: Zulu Legend
An engaging, panoramic introduction to an important figure in African history. Recommended for collections serving older teens.
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Are You Listening?
While the story suffers from inconsistent pacing heightened by the ambiguity of both characters’ backstories, the combination of real-life trauma with magical realism makes this tale of queer friendship, healing, and rebuilding in the wake of pain and anguish an important addition to collections.
The Spaces Between Us
With its impeccably developed characters and hard-hitting narrative, this is an essential purchase for teen and new adult collections.
I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir
This engaging memoir is an uplifting ode to Gharib’s bicultural background, her immigrant parents, and her road to self-acceptance. An essential purchase.
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