#young adult graphic novel

[soranatus]

This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story

Made by Jacoby Salcedo, Julio Anta, and Francesco Segala, releasing October 2024

Blue Beetle's YA graphic novel debut, will tackle contemporary issues well-known to the Latino community. Immigration and perceptions of border life and issues will be addressed, framing current events in a DC context. Contrary to the recent film, which takes place in Palmera City, Jaime will be operating in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, in a retelling of his origin story. 

#dc comics #graphic novel #dc graphic novels #ya graphic novel #young adult graphic novel #blue beetle #jaime reyes #Jacoby Salcedo #Julio Anta #Francesco Segala #news #art

[tigger8900]

Mamo, by Sas Milledge

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When Mamo, the witch of Haresden, died without a proper burial, the local magic went haywire: harvests are failing, the tides are rising, the fae have begun to overstep their boundaries, and Jo's attic has a new resident poltergeist! Orla, Mamo's estranged granddaughter, has returned to set matters right. But that could mean binding herself to the village for the rest of her life, the very fate she left to avoid. With Jo's help, Orla will have to find a way to save Haresden without sacrificing herself in the process.

This was an adorable graphic novel with a cute sapphic side plot. The plot is very simple, with not much more to it than what's in the summary, but I'm glad it wasn't padded with filler. This way the story was short and sweet, taking just as long as it needed and no longer. The character interactions were really the star of the show, here.

While anyone can appreciate the love story, I feel the themes of being fundamentally misunderstood by family will resonate strongest with a queer audience. I wouldn't go so far as to say that the magic in this story was a metaphor for anything, but Orla's struggle certainly had parallels.

#books #book review #mamo #sas milledge #graphic novel #ya graphic novel #young adult graphic novel #fantasy #ya fantasy #young adult fantasy #young adult #ya fiction #lgbtq #sapphic #queer #black-eyed susan 2023-2024 nominee

[atthequillsmercy]

Lenni Reviews: "Brooms" by Jasmine Walls & Teo Duvall

(Image Source) In 1930’s Mississippi, magic is common but either banned or severely restricted for people of color. Despite this, Billie Mae and Cheng Kwan introduce young Mattie and Emma broom racing in order to participate in underground broom racing to earn money to learn magic from a real school. Despite the abundance of characters, it’s easy to empathize with their struggles and hopes. The…

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[gn349]

HEY, KIDDO

[Book cover for Hey, Kiddo]. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey,_Kiddo

Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka is a memoir and graphic novel that chronicles Krosoczka’s childhood living with his grandparents while his frequently absent mother struggles with drug addiction. Krosoczka’s mother gave birth to him at a young age, without any help from his father, and also consistently struggles with drug use. Krosoczka’s grandparents stepped in a legally adopted him to help him grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Still, throughout the memoir, Krosoczka learns more about his mother and even his absent father, which causes complicated feelings that he is forced to deal with. Using drawing as his outlet, Krosoczka was able to overcome his demons and create healthy relationships with those he once felt animosity towards.

Jarrett Krosoczka’s Hey, Kiddo is an incredible true story that tackles many issues that children and teens are unfortunately forced to overcome, such as abandonment, domestic drug use, anger, and resentment. Krosoczka does a fantastic job illustrating his childhood and providing a range of emotions in his writing to allow the reader to help feel what he was feeling. Krosoczka also gives pieces of advice at the end and describes that learning how to understand his mother’s addiction and his father’s reason for remaining completely absent helped him create a special relationship with both of them. Growing up, he was unable to understand why his situation was the way it was and was even embarrassed at times, but he overcame these issues. This memoir is an excellent read for everyone, especially those who struggle with the same problems. Krosoczka does a great job of giving the reader a sense of hope and ensuring that everything will work out how it is supposed to. I would give the storyline a 10/10 rating and a 10/10 rating for the illustration. Creating this memoir as a graphic novel enhances the story and the emotions felt and allows the reader to form a relationship with Krosoczka without really knowing him. While I believe this is a fantastic read, I’m not sure it would be a teen's first choice to read independently. On the other hand, if it was a class assignment, I believe teens would be surprised after reading it and realize how much they enjoyed it. All in all, this does not take away from the memoir’s story or quality. 

AWARDS:

Odyssey Award, 2020

Meet Jarrett Krosoczka as he discusses Hey Kiddo, the emotional graphic novel about his childhood, in an interview with PBS Books

#hey kiddo #jarrett krosoczka #drug abuse #child neglect #young adult literature #young adult graphic novel #young adult #Youtube

[kumerish]

Oli from The Gulf

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[gabriellemkari]

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

If you love sword lesbians two queens in love you should preorder mine and Anna Kopp's graphic novel releasing in March!

-> The Marble Queen Preorder

and if you preorder you can pick up some extra goodies

Summary: A sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue, and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not from the prince, but his sister.

#artists on tumblr #graphic novel #young adult fiction #ya graphic novel #anna kopp #digital art #art process #the marble queen #salira #amelia #rose #roses #ya fiction

[kitseaton]

Family game night with the woofs! 🎮

FULL SHIFT, a new YA graphic novel with Jennifer Dugan and @penguinteen, 2024

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[thecrystalcompass]

The first 12 pages of my Graphic Novel "The Crystal Compass." Hope you guys dig it, you can help make this project real by backing us on Kickstarter https://inked.pub/thecrystalcompass

#original art #my art #comics #graphic novel #indie comics #young adult fantasy #young adult books #ya books #role playing #comic pages #comic art #airships #floating island

[dunyun-rings]

Pillow Talk, my debut graphic novel as a colorist, is out now!

I had an amazing time working on this and I still can’t believe how great Mel’s artwork and Stephanie’s writing is. Cheers! ⭐️

You can buy it here

#it’s over 300 pages besties… so munch coloring #pillow talk #graphic novels #queer lit #young adult lit #my art

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[oliveoilcorp]

Excerpt from my middle-grade werewolf graphic novel ARTIE AND THE WOLF MOON (2021).

#art #illustration #black artists on tumblr #drawingwhileblack #comics #graphic novel #comic #werewolf #werewolves #fantasy #middle grade #young adult #cryptid #my art #artists on tumblr #digital art #ink #brush #photoshop #drawing #oc #traditional art

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[celepom]

The Infinity Particle

By Wendy Xu

In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy. Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars for a new start and is lucky enough to land her dream job with Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer. On her first day of work, Clem meets Dr. Lin’s assistant, a humanoid AI named Kye. Clem is no stranger to robots—she built herself a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA.

Still, there’s something about Kye that feels almost too human. When Clem and Kye begin to collaborate, their chemistry sets off sparks. The only downside? Dr. Lin is enraged by Kye’s growing independence and won’t allow him more freedom. Plus, their relationship throws into question everything Clem thought she knew about AI. After all, if Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn’t he be able to control his own actions? Where is the line between AI and human? As her past and Kye’s future weigh down on her, Clem becomes determined to help him break free—even if it means risking everything she came to Mars for.

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This book meant a lot to me. It's been a long, hard year, in a series of extremely difficult years. So it was nice to read some science fiction where All This ends, not in doom, but in a better future. Reading "The end of late stage capitalism & the age of billionaires" as part of the history/world building of the story felt like a breath of fresh air. As well as seeing actual A.I. instead of the thieving aggregates we're currently subjected to.

I also related to both Clem & Kye with their respective abusive parents, and taking the step to run towards your own future and sense of self. SENA is also adorable, and I'd love to have a little friend like them.

This is my favourite of Wendy Xu's books thus far, and one I'll probably return to whenever I need a pick-me-up.

#book rec #graphic novel #ru xu #science fiction #optimistic future #Young adult #romance #comic

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The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from N.D. Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

#book: nimona #author: noelle stevenson #genre: graphic novel #genre: young adult #genre: fantasy #genre: lgbt #year: 2010s

[kumerish]

On The Gulf

#young adult #graphic novel #cartoon #cartoonist #comic #comics

[andiree]

GUYS, the cover for Ready or Not was just revealed by SimonTeen! 🤗 I’ve been sitting on this for what feels like millennia, and I’m so excited to finally get to share it with you 💞 And I miiiight be biased, but this is my fave cover yet. It’s really really wild seeing my name up there. TY to Karyn Lee for the direction, my color balancing queen 👑 Pre-order yours today, tell your friends, tell your mom, tell the rando on the subway 🗣️ And read more about Ready or Not and other upcoming titles of Summer 2024 here!

#simonteen #ready or not #summer 2024 #ya fiction #young adult #friendship #new york city #brooklyn #ya graphic novel #graphic novel #original art #my books #my art #simon and schuster #feather flores #karyn lee