Status
Available
Publication
Knopf Books for Young Readers (2018), 288 pages
Library's review
"Comics creator and illustrator Sell teams up with 10 different authors to create an extraordinary linked anthology, seamlessly interweaving stories of unabashed joy and friendship.
In a suburban neighborhood, an ebulliently diverse group of children gathers with glee to create a vibrant world of
A breath of fresh air, this tender and dynamic collection is a must-have for any graphic-novel collection. (Graphic fantasy. 9-13)" From Kirkus, Kirkus Starred Review, www.kirkusreviews.com
In a suburban neighborhood, an ebulliently diverse group of children gathers with glee to create a vibrant world of
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pretend play, find themselves, and support one another. In the story written by Katie Schenkel, Sophie feels terrible that people say she’s too loud until she crafts a Hulk-like play identity known as “The Big Banshee.” Manuel Betancourt’s Miguel loves fairy tales and is thrilled when Nate asks him to play in “The Prince”—only to discover he’s actually been cast as the “magical pea” and not the romantic role he’d been dreaming of. Seth pretends to be a superhero to try to protect himself from his dad in Michael Cole’s “The Gargoyle,” while in Sell’s sole authored tale, “The Army of Evil,” Jack identifies as the Sorceress because “She’s what I want to be… / Magical. And powerful. And amazing.” Some neighborhood kids prefer STEM to fantasy while others build businesses; some have trouble making friends while others choose roles on the sidelines. Sell’s cheerful, friendly artistic style, with bold borders and bright colors that unite all the stories, will appeal to fans of Victoria Jamieson. Thoughtful representation provides a true diversity of body shapes and sizes, races and ethnicities (the majority of the cast is kids of color), gender identities and expressions, sexualities, and family structures. Bios of all 11 contributors conclude the book.A breath of fresh air, this tender and dynamic collection is a must-have for any graphic-novel collection. (Graphic fantasy. 9-13)" From Kirkus, Kirkus Starred Review, www.kirkusreviews.com
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Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2020)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Graphic Novel — 2021)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2021)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Elementary — 2021)
Nēnē Award (Nominee — Graphic Novel — 2020)
Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2021)
Blue Hen Book Award (Nominee — 2020)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — 2021)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2021)
Cocheco Readers' Award (Winner)
Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award (Winner — 2019)
Surrey Schools’ Book of the Year (Winner — 2020)
Excellence in Graphic Literature Award (Finalist — 2019)
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2019)
VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award (Honor Book — Youth — 2018)
Sakura Medal (Graphic Novels — 2020)
Maine Student Book Award (Winner — 2020)
Charlotte Huck Award (Recommended Book — 2019)
CCBC Choices (2019)
Nerdy Book Award (Graphic Novels — 2018)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Children's Books — 2018)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2019)
Illinois Reads (3-5 — 2019)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (6-8 — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
1524719382 / 9781524719388