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The heroine of Danzy Senna’s new book is a novelist envious of the material pleasures all around her in Hollywood.
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Cover of Artie and the Wolf Moon Today we have a guest post by Jasmine Walls, writer of the YA graphic novel Brooms (check out our preview !), with a list of ten of her favorite graphic novels by Black creators to get Black History Month 2024 off to a good start. Enjoy! In honor of Black History Month, and as a little encouragement to read stories by Black authors and artists year round, here are a few of my favorite graphic novels by Black creators. SCROLL TO KEEP READING THIS POST Artie and the Wolf Moon , by Olivia Stephens: Olivia Stephens’ work is a delight, combining lush art with equally deft writing in this coming-of-age story. Artie’s journey isn’t just about finding herself and dealing with young love or interpersonal drama, she’s also got new werewolf abilities and antagonistic vampires to watch out for. Twins , by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright: Twins is a fantastic book for anyone with siblings, and a great window for any only children to catch a glimpse. Maureen and Francine’s story is very relatable, the ups and downs of sisterhood, the struggle of a new school, and the urge to resist change because it can be frightening. Varian’s story is charming and heartfelt and fits perfectly with Shannon’s art. Static: Season One, by Vita Ayala and Nikolas Draper-Ivey: This is for all the superhero fans, and I speak as someone who has loved Dwayne McDuffie’s original Static for years. Vita’s writing both honors the character and breathes a fresh vitality to his story. Fast-paced, fun, and gorgeously illustrated, this book is hard to put down. Archival Quality , by Steenz and Ivy Noelle Weir: For a quieter read, but one that doesn’t pull its emotional punches, Archival Quality will stay in your mind after reading like a (very benevolent) ghost. On top of trying to balance a new job and her own struggles with mental health, Celeste is trying to pick apart a ghostly mystery. Readers are carried along with her as she begins to question everything she knows, and how […]
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The heroine of Danzy Senna’s new book is a novelist envious of the material pleasures all around her in Hollywood.
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