Book
Charisma's turn [graphic novel] : a graphic novel / Monique Couvson ; illustrated by Amanda Jones.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781620974018 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 126 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : The New Press, 2023.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Grades 10-12. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American girls > Comic books, strips, etc. High schools > Comic books, strips, etc. Schools > Comic books, strips, etc. Self-actualization (Psychology) > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Couvs | 31681010344158 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Follows the dynamic story of Charisma, a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school. When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school, she reaches a crossroads, facing a choice that couldchange her future"-- - Perseus Publishing
Named one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
From the award-winning author of Pushout, an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine powerMonique Couvsonâs trailblazing book Pushout laid the groundwork for understanding how our schools are failing Black girls; her follow-up, Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues, provided a blueprint for their healing and liberation. Now Couvson invites readers to be inspired by her liberatory imagination with an original narrative told from the perspective of the very girls she has been fighting for years to lift up.
Charismaâs Turn is a graphic novel that follows the dynamic story of Charisma, a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school. When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school, she reaches a crossroads, facing a choice that could change her future. Featuring vibrantly illustrated art from Amanda Jones and a foreword by poet, artist, and arts educator Susan Arauz Barnes, this book will appeal to teens, parents, educators, librarians, and more. Charismaâs Turn exemplifies how Black girls can be truly empowered to reach their full potential when they have supportive educators and community members in their corner.
