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Oxygen Mask: A Graphic Novel: by Jason Reynolds ill. Jason Griffin

July 29, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 29 Jul 2022
Times Children’s Book of the Week 18 Jun 2022

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“The art is sometimes spare and monochrome before shifting to a bright and striking palette as Griffin deploys aesthetics that enliven the rich flow and rhythm of Reynolds’ words. The two skillfully go back and forth like rap duos of old, each with a distinct voice that enriches the other. The result is an effective critique of the ways we’ve failed as a society to care for one another. By “Breath Three,” however, a complicated optimism shines through for a family that perseveres through closeness and connection despite what is broadcast from their TV. While grounded in 2020, many of the issues touched on explicitly are very much not over and not even new, making this remarkable work both timely and timeless. Artful, cathartic, and most needed.” KIRKUS
“A strength unique to visual storytelling is its ability to enrich and unpack the text, building on minor variations in observed details. Through art and words, “Ain’t Burned All the Bright” looks at how we measure time — the book’s stretched-out sentence echoes the reality of waiting indefinitely for justice, for progress, for a fulfillment of hollow promises. Insisting that possibility survives, even as every possibility now carries an asterisk.” Washington Post
“Destined to become a classic.” The Times

Published as Ain’t Burned All The Bright in the U.S.

Intimately set within the walls of a family home, this book is an incredible artefact of the historic year we have all lived through. We travel from the depths of despair but not without hope; the mundane details contained within four walls becomes our sanctuary.

This is a gift in commemoration of a time and place, of a world wide pandemic, of loss and of the murder of George Floyd. It is a reminder of how, in uncertain times, we can cling to the simple things for respite, for hope. A reminder of how comforting books and artworks are in times of extreme stress.

There is a fascinating dialogue between author and artist at the end of the book in which we learn that the two of them were originally collaborating “on a whole different book idea”. The title for the UK edition is taken directly from the conversation.

The friendship between the two Jasons goes way back. You can follow them both on Instagram:

 

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Nosy Crow Announces Open Submission Window For Graphic Novels

July 27, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

 

🎉 Announcement🎉

Nosy Crow will be accepting submissions for Graphic Novels between August and September! Read the full details here: https://t.co/RMjIsIqxGU

— Nosy Crow (@NosyCrow) July 26, 2022


What we are looking for:

An exciting, commercial graphic novel for children between the ages of 5-12, in any fiction genre. The main characters can be humans, animals, fantasy creatures or a mixture – the possibilities are endless!

If you are new to children’s publishing, standard target age ranges are 5-7, 7-9 and 9-12. We recommend you look at already published fiction books and graphic novels in the market to get an idea of what is out there.

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The Aquanaut by Dan Santat

April 1, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Apr 2022

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“The art in this graphic tale is something special… …Santat’s vividly expressive visuals are, even more than usual, riveting.” KIRKUS
“Kinetic panel artwork impresses throughout, with smart pacing that swings between hilarity and suspense—the underwater scenes in particular mesmerize with saturated blue-blacks that convey infinite depth and silence.” Publishers Weekly

Author-illustrator Dan Santat gives us adventurous graphic novel all about saving the ocean.   With the humorous and heartfelt tones of Finding Nemo, The Aquanaut follows a group of determined characters on their entangled journey to save their family. First there’s a band of sea creatures struggling to find their way to a fabled paradise and safe haven for marine life. Then there’s a girl who lost her father at sea and is at risk of losing her uncle to his obsession with the legacy of a theme park. The unlikely group find their way to each other at AQUALAND, and stumble across what they are looking for in unexpected ways.

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall. Fully illustrated in glorious colour throughout.

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The Rise (and Falls) of Jackie Chan by Kristen Mai Giang ill. Alina Chau

March 31, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 31 Mar 2022

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“Vibrant and fun.” Simon Smith
“Vivid, fine-lined watercolors by Chau offer sweeping, energetic cartoon-style scenes. Chinese calligraphy appears throughout, while plentiful onomatopoeia and staccato sentences successfully evoke the action in this dynamic profile of a living legend.” Publishers Weekly

An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie’s original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke.

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Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades.
Pow! Bam! Ow! But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the gruelling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film.
Pow! Bam! How? Twist, tumble, and train alongside martial arts hero Jackie Chan in this picture book biography from  Kristen Mai Giang and illustrator and Hong Kong native Alina Chau. Discover how Jackie used his goofball acrobatics to make a name and a style all his own.

Love a good #PicturebookBiography and this is a very good one.

“The Rise (and falls)of Jackie Chan” by Kristen Mai Giang and Alina Chau traces Jackie Chan’s till his breakthrough moment and is a brilliant story of perseverance and passion. It’s vibrant and fun #PicturebookPage pic.twitter.com/S8AuYKmPxt

— Simon Smith (@smithsmm) March 30, 2022

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Mega Robo Bros: Robot Revenge by Neill Cameron

March 3, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

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The third new-format Mega Robo Bros graphic novel…

This awesome book republishes MEGA ROBO REVENGE, fully remastered and adapted into a new chunky format! BROTHERS. ROBOTS. SUPERHEROES. The Mega Robo Bros have a new and deadly threat to deal with – a half-destroyed robot called Wolfram, who is out for revenge! He’s lured Alex and Freddy into a trap – so he can attack London! Will they be able to escape and save the day? And why is Wolfram so determined to get to their mum?

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Bunny vs Monkey and the Supersonic Aye-Aye by Jamie Smart

January 11, 2022 By achuka Leave a Comment

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A new book in the  Bunny vs Monkey series! Some of the comics in this book were originally published as Bunny vs Monkey: The Floating Cow Catastrophe.

There’s a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai – a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?

Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiefumboo/

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Borders by Thomas King ill. Natasha Donovan

November 15, 2021 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Nov 2021

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“Originally a short story in King’s adult collection One Good Story, That One, this comics version retains its complexity, dry humor, and sharp political edge… The ­thematic and literary richness of this story is exhilarating, unsettling the insistent binary of American/Canadian nationalities for the lived reality of Indigenous nationhood. But the story is textured, too: the unspoken reasons for the mother’s resistance to her daughter’s departure; the daughter’s own motives in going. The geography, accurately and evocatively rendered by Donovan, is yet another multi-layered presence, raising a multitude of insights and questions about borders, identity, and the passing on of culture. All this is delivered with a light touch by the narrator, whose perpetual quest for food is realistic and funny.” Horn Book
“Brilliant.” KIRKUS
“Sobering yet inspiring.” Publishers Weekly

 

A masterfully told story about a boy and his mother whose road trip is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US, and then their return into Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other.
Borders explores nationhood from an Indigenous perspective and resonates deeply with themes of identity, justice, and belonging.

Find out more about the illustrator, Natasha Donovan.
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natashamdonovan
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Oh My Gods! by Stephanie Cooke & Insha Fitzpatrick ill. Juliana Moon

March 8, 2021 By achuka Leave a Comment

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Karen is just an average thirteen-year-old from New Jersey who loves to play video games with her friends and watch movies with her mom. But when she moves to Greece to live with her eccentric, mysterious father, Zed, suddenly everything she thought about herself – about life – is up in the air. Starting a new school can be difficult, but starting school at Mt. Olympus Junior High, where students are gods and goddesses, just might take the cake. Especially when fellow classmates start getting turned to stone. Greek mythology . . . a little less myth, a little more eek! And if Karen’s classmates are immortal beings, who does that make her?

Follow the illustrator Juliana Moon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianamoon/
Follow Stephanie Cooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellocookie/

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Bunny vs Monkey And The Human Invasion by Jamie Smart

March 7, 2021 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Mar 20201

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Big thick bumper edition – super value!

This brand new remastered book collects together Bunny vs Monkey 3: The Stench and Bunny vs Monkey 4: The Wobbles for the first time. Since he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered hot air balloons, and the most mind-boggling creatures of all… hew-mans…

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiefumboo/

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Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds art by Danica Novgorodoff

November 19, 2020 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 20 Nov 2020

The award-winning, bestselling verse novel is now a stunning graphic novel with illustrations by Danica Novgorodoff.

SHORTLISTED for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, WINNER of the UKLA
‘A masterpiece from beginning to end.’ Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give
‘A heartrending and convincing blank verse narrative.’ Sunday Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR ‘Astonishing.’ Kirkus Reviews
‘A tour de force.’ Publishers Weekly
‘Will attract teenagers who don’t consider themselves ‘readers’.’ The Inis Reading Guide

AND THEN THERE WERE SHOTS
Everybody ran, ducked, hid, tucked themselves tight. Pressed our lips to the pavement and prayed the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet, didn’t meet us. After Will’s brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don’t cry. Don’t snitch. Get revenge. So he gets in the lift with Shawn’s gun, determined to follow The Rules. Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will’s friend who died years ago. And Dani, who was shot years before that. As more people from his past arrive, Will has to ask himself if he really knows what he’s doing. This haunting, lyrical, powerful verse novel will blow you away.

Follow the illustrator on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novgorodoff/
Follow Jason Reynold on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/

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