Nanette McGuinness, Translator

ably depicts Hepburn’s bright elegance, Hollywood’s midcentury glamour, and a closetful of spectacular fashion ensembles. Film fans ought to pick this up simply to bask in Hepburn’s glow.

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an enlightening graphic biography about the private and public lives of a Hollywood legend.

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a simple, visual introduction to one of the most enduring screen idols of the twentieth century...

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Dorilys Giaccheto’s art for Audrey Hepburn uses a stylized, realistic approach that is a good match to the documentary tone of the text.

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a gently moving but deceptively sharp peek at one of cinema’s most beloved icons and a very human star we all think we know.

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as charming and timeless as Hepburn herself.

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Ecology and Magic Combine in a Visual Triumph

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There is a quiet tragedy to this story that wiggles into your mind...

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The phenomenal capabilities of fungi star in this lightly informative and humorous profile.

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Cartoon-style colorful illustrations give basic information on fungi for younger science students.

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The narrative, with its gentle and rhythmic repetition, echoes the child’s growing excitement and eventual contentment. With its universal themes of imagination, family love, and acceptance, Miura’s appealing picture book carries the message of appreciating what one has while leaving room for dreams and flights of fancy!

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Start with imagination, add a sprinkle of mischief, and stir for pure joy!

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An imaginative story...

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[A] charming picture book about imagination and family love.

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This sophisticated work lays out a complex case study, worthy of the kind of close analysis that so enthralled its subject.

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a visually and thematically compelling work that serves as a graphic biography of Freud and a vivid warning about the hazards of smoking.

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A relatable tale that will ring true with both creative and athletic readers.

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...the illustrations’ exuberant energy and vivid hues, combined with the laugh-out-loud physical comedy from Ellie’s numerous athletic missteps and her dogged determination to be true to herself, results in an impassioned graphic novel .

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The illustrations are perfect for this story, the colors are bright but not overpowering, and the style is befitting the story of a young girl and her family, even the visual elements that depict Ellie’s quirkiness and emotions are just right.

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...an artful recreation of the life of Charles Mingus...

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...a heartfelt paean of appreciation.

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This impressionistic, interpretive biography of Charles Mingus...is visually dazzling.

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Flavio Massarutto and artist Squaz do an absolutely amazing job at making Charles Mingus' musical art their art, too.

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Wily, undercutting narration translates drudgery into problem-solving.

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A witty, engaging heroine sparkles in this series opener.

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In this fast-moving parody of Viking life, written in brief chapters by French author Mathieu-Daudé, young Dagfrid rebels against a Viking girl’s traditional role.

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...powerful, heartbreaking...

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Intriguing and entertaining, Rosa Parks offers a powerful and enriching approach to a much-lauded but little known example of humanity at its very best.

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...it is a poignant, gripping read, making vividly present one of the world’s most vulnerable populations.

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Ellison and Kassai don’t look away from the brutality or beauty found in Central African life in this remarkable collaboration.

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A masterpiece of graphic novel journalism.

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...evocative reportage shining a light where it needs to be shone...

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Part love story, part thriller, Bresson and Dorange’s moving account of Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld makes a strong case for holding leaders and high-ranking bad actors accountable regardless of how much time has passed since their crimes.

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...her message is unmistakable and soulful.

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I highly recommend Little Josephine.

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...the story is one of heartwarming wonder.

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In stand-out art, Maurel renders attractive characters with open, emotive faces and detailed Paris streets drenched in sunset-toned watercolors. There couldn’t be a lovelier setting for this winning story of romantic self-discovery..

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This touching tale of growing up will resonate with most teens, especially those interested in titles exploring identity.

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A funny, touching, and beautifully illustrated and colored story about self-acceptance with equal appeal to adult and YA audiences.

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...a work of tender soul searching and honest dialogue that does well in addressing its central concerns as well as more general concepts of growth and change.

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It’s a beautifully rendered story that encapsulates the loneliness and existential nature of growing up while still being a hopeful and enjoyable read.

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...a poignant time travel story with a queer romance angle, and the intensity of teenage Luisa’s feelings reveal aspects of the adult Luisa’s personality that have been buried for years.

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...an excellent book which tackles identity, sexuality, family pressures, and love in all its splendor. The story by Maurel is funny, relevant, poignant, and fascinating. The art by Maurel, is sumptuous, naturalistic, and elegant.

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8 Sapphic Comics and Graphic Novels

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...a powerful story that anyone who may be questioning their ability to accept themselves should read... highly recommend

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Pop culture and ancient religious icons get mashed up to humorous and heartwarming effect in this charming graphic memoir of a boy trying to reconcile the identity he was born with and the identity he’s built for himself.

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...an impressive graphic memoir that explores self, religion, and pop culture.

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This serious but charming account is about a boy named Benjamin whose infatuation with living a Jewish life sours as he grows older

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Bagieu is a deft and generous storyteller.

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If a graphic novel can be thought of like a three-minute pop song, then French author Penelope Bagieu wisely holds a beautiful epiphany well past the two-minute mark.

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Her Cass is unapologetic; the book is bursting with her talent, ambition, and drive—and her unrequited loves, which help propel the plot.

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With this book, Bagieu deftly crafts an impeccable operetta of folk music and unbridled dreams..

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...this superb addition is sure to be a future graphic novel classic.

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Cazenove sells his education supremely well, with good gags and just the right amount of plain disgusting facts...

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This stimulating mix of hard information and prehistoric hijinks bodes well for subsequent volumes.

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...undeniable child appeal... a good-fun package that's sure to be as popular as the novels.

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