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Halfway there [graphic novel] : a graphic memoir of self-discovery / by Mari, Christine,author.;
"A Japanese American college student reconnects with her roots in Tokyo, Japan, while wrestling with feelings of loneliness, depression, and cultural identity confusion"--
Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Mari, Christine; Cartoonists; College students; Identity (Psychology); Japanese Americans; Women cartoonists; Women college students;
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The tenth circle / by Picoult, Jodi,1966-;
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.; Date rape; Fathers and daughters; Rape victims; Domestic fiction; Psychological fiction;
© c2006., Atria Books,
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Class act / by Craft, Jerry.;
Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Middle school students; African Americans; Minority students; Friendship; Private schools; Race relations; Stereotypes (Social psychology);
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Dr. Seuss graphic novel. a Grinch story / by Vandorn, Kaeti.;
Determined to learn what the Whos seem so excited about, The Grinch decides to take a vacation, but after being irritated by the snowy mountains, the sandy beaches, and the loud theme park, his dog Max does not let The Grinch give up.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Grinch (Fictitious character); Attitude (Psychology); Vacations; Cartoons and comics.;
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Bruce Wayne : not super / by Gibbs, Stuart,1969-; Pekmezci, Berat,1986-; Esposito, Taylor.;
Bruce Wayne, the only kid in school without super powers, gets called to the principal because his career choice of vigilantism is deemed too ambitious, and he becomes even more determined to prove he belongs.
Subjects: Superhero comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Batman (Fictitious character); Identity (Psychology); Identity (Philosophical concept); Belonging (Social psychology); Superheroes; Gotham City (Imaginary place); Cartoons and comics.;
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Sweet Valley twins. the graphic novel / by Andelfinger, Nicole.; Pascal, Francine.; Aguirre, Claudia.;
Elizabeth and Jessica are starting middle school together, but the twin sisters soon realize they have different interests and it is good to become their own person.
Subjects: Graphic novel adaptations.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Cartoons and comics.; Twins; Sisters; Twin sisters; Identity (Psychology); Middle schools; Schools;
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Wings of fire : the graphic novel. by Deutsch, Barry.; Sutherland, Tui,1978-; Swirsky, Rachel.; Holmes, Mike(Comic book artist); Graphic novelization of (expression):Sutherland, Tui,1978-Winter turning.;
Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her. Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can't follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Cartoons and comics.; Identity (Philosophical concept); Dragons; Prophecies; Telepathy; Secrecy; Identity (Psychology);
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Wings of fire : the graphic novel. by Deutsch, Barry.; Sutherland, Tui,1978-; Swirsky, Rachel.; Holmes, Mike(Comic book artist); Graphic novelization of (expression):Sutherland, Tui,1978-Moon rising.;
"Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting--and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?"--
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Cartoons and comics.; Identity (Philosophical concept); Dragons; Prophecies; Telepathy; Secrecy; Identity (Psychology);
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Flamer [graphic novel] / by Curato, Mike,author,illustrator.;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged."I know I'm not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They're mean, and scary, and they're always destroying something or saying something dumb or both. I hate that word. Gay. It makes me feel ... unsafe. It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes-but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance. Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in this debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love"--014-018.
Subjects: Gay comics.; Coming-of-age comics.; Graphic novels.; Boy Scouts of America; Banned book sanctuary.; Coming out (Sexual orientation); Camps; Gay teenagers; Closeted gays; Infatuation; Bullying; Teenagers; Identity (Psychology); Self;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Clay footed giants [graphic novel] / by McGuire, Mark,author.; Chevarier, Alain,author,illustrator.; also issued as:McGuire, Mark.Géants aux pieds d'argile.;
Set in Montréal, Clay Footed Giants is a tragicomic meditation on parenthood, masculinity, and violence. Being a parent is so much harder than Pat ever imagined. While his partner Ester is away on a work trip. Pat loses his temper and transforms into a grizzly bear of a father, scaring his children and compounding his guilt. His friend Mathieu's stay-at-home-dad parenting advice is of no help, and only emphasizes Mathieu's professional shortcomings. The two men soon realize their children are mirrors reflecting old wounds that might never heal. Meanwhile, an unexpected package arrives from Pat's Estranged father containing letters, photos and a mysterious medal from his time as a soldier in Vietnam, and it propels Pat's obsessive quest to understand his family's dark past. As Pat plunges deeper into h i s research, he and his family reach their breaking point. With help from Mathieu and Pat's mom, Pat digs down to the roots of their family's intergenerational trauma and learns how to heal himself in the process Growth is possible, but so is oblivion. Eventually, the light pours in.Rated Teen+.
Subjects: Domestic comics.; Graphic novels.; Psychological comics.; Estranged families; Families; Fatherhood; Fathers; Generational trauma; Interpersonal relations; Masculinity; Parenting; Stay-at-home fathers;
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