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Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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Description
"A graphic novel based on the true story of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, an eleven-year old African American gang member from Chicago who shot a young girl and was then shot by his own gang members"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers-writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers-reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters...
Author
Publisher
Graphic Universe, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In 2009, Tessa Brunton experienced the first symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis. Notes from a Sickbed recalls the next eight years of her life-largely housebound-with honesty, a pointed wit, and a lively visual imagination"--
Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Presents an alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia of over one thousand superheroes found in comics, film, television, and fiction and includes over one hundred fifty full-color illustrations profiling classic comic book covers, heroes and villains, superpowers and weapons, and costumes.
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen prominent cartoonists discuss their creative processes and the experiences and influences that led to their success in one of today's most vibrant art forms. Each interview is followed by an original graphic short on the common theme of "the city."
Author
Publisher
Seven Stories Press/Triangle Square Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, You Know, Sex grounds sex education in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty-hormones, reproduction, and development-but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being. Centering young people's experiences of pressures and joy, risk and reward, and confusion and discovery, there are chapters on body autonomy, disclosure, stigma, harassment, pornography,...
13) Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan: the true story of how the iconic superhero battled the men of hate
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"According to the American Library Association (ALA), there were more attempts to ban books in 2021 than at any time since the group began tracking three decades earlier. The latest, unprecedented wave of book banning is driven mainly by conservative parents and politicians, who are also behind extreme new censorship laws in many states that restrict what teachers and students can read and discuss in the classroom. Free speech defenders say the laws...
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Folklorist Ana Cristina Herreros and visionary illustrator Violeta L̤piz spin a deeply feminist retelling of an old Spanish folktale in The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked for It. Through rhythmic text, highly conceptual illustrations, and a final visual narrative that is silent but revelatory, this YA picture book builds from deceptive simplicity to an explosive end. The story begins with a mouse, very neat and hard-working, who makes herself...
Author
Publisher
Sixth & Spring Books
Pub. Date
©2015
Language
English
Description
"Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating their own original characters. ... [A]uthor Christopher Hart shows how to do just that by breaking down the basics of creating engaging and imaginative anime characters. Using simple templates as a starting point, artists will learn how to make a wide range of wholly original anime characters emerge."--Cover flap.
Author
Publisher
Get Creative 6
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"In this follow-up to the best-selling Master Guide to Drawing Anime, manga master Christopher Hart focuses on some of the most popular characters of Japanese anime: the dynamic and beautiful women and girls. Aspiring anime artists will learn all the ins and outs of creating these stunning heroines, schoolgirls, and other essential female characters. Basic templates make it easy to draw the head, hairstyles, clothing, body proportions, and more. Tutorials...
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