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• Bad Medicine Twin, Christopher,

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  "Bad Medicine" by Christopher Twin is a chilling graphic novel inspired by Cree folklore and modern Cree life. It weaves together horror stories shared by a group of Cree teens around a campfire. Here are some annotations to guide your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Jim and the White Boy

  An American Classic Reimagined

  Walker, David, 1968-

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  "Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined" by David F. Walker is a bold graphic novel that reimagines Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through a modern lens. Here are some annotations to guide your exploration: Main…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brownstone

  Teer, Samuel,

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  "Brownstone" by Samuel Teer is a heartfelt coming-of-age graphic novel that explores themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage. Here are some annotations to guide your understanding: Main Themes: Heritage and Belonging: The story delves…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gachiakuta. 1 Urana, Kei,

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  "Gachiakuta" by Kei Urana is a dark and action-packed manga series that blends dystopian themes with intense battles and a unique world-building style. Here are some annotations to help you explore its themes and characters: Main Themes: Social…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lunar New Year Love Story

  Yang, Gene Luen,

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  "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang is a heartwarming graphic novel that blends romance, cultural traditions, and themes of self-discovery. Here are some annotations to guide your exploration: Main Themes: Fate and Love: The story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Navigating With You

  Whitley, Jeremy,

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  "Navigating with You" by Jeremy Whitley is a heartwarming graphic novel that explores themes of love, identity, and resilience. Here are some annotations to guide your understanding: Main Themes: Queer Romance and Representation: The story centers…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Rules Tonight

  Kim, Hyun Sook,

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  "No Rules Tonight" by Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada is a young adult graphic novel that blends humor, romance, and self-discovery against the backdrop of 1980s South Korea. Here are some annotations to guide your exploration: Main Themes: Freedom…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Plain Jane and the Mermaid

  Brosgol, Vera,

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  "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol is a feminist fairy tale that explores themes of self-worth, societal expectations, and transformation. Here are some annotations to guide your understanding: Main Themes: Outward Appearance vs. Inner…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spirit World

  Issues #1-6

  Wong, Alyssa

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  "Spirit World" by Alyssa Wong is an exciting graphic novel that blends supernatural adventure with cultural depth. Here are some annotations to guide your exploration: Main Themes: Cultural Heritage and Mythology: The story draws from East Asian…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Your Letter Cho, Hyeon A.,

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  "Your Letter" by Hyeon A. Cho is a touching and beautifully illustrated manhwa that explores themes of kindness, resilience, and the power of human connection. Here are some annotations to guide your understanding: Main Themes: Bullying and…Read moreRead more of this annotation