“I heard cats don’t just purr when they’re happy, but they also purr when they’re stressed as a way of self-soothing.”
― Sonora Reyes, The Luis Ortega Survival Club
young adult
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The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes
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Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel written by Sherine Hamdy and illustrated by Myra El Mir
An Egyptian American girl struggles with her family, friends, college, and politics in Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel written by Sherine Hamdy and illustrated by Myra El Mir. If you’re looking for a graphic novel that reads like a well-written biography, try this book!
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Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell
When choosing my latest read, I went to my trusty list of webcomics. I found Always Raining Here! Always Raining Here: A Graphic Novel written and illustrated by creative duo Hazel and Bell is a standalone adaptation of the webcomic of the same time. This graphic novel is adorably awkward about two teenage boys who start out as strangers and slowly, maybe, become something more.
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New Young Adult Horror
Do you like horror? If so, I recommend you check out our new young adult horror. This genre has evolved into a diverse collection of books with everything from slashers to thrillers, featuring creepy creatures, ghosts, witches, hauntings, or people committing crimes. These scream-inducing reads will keep you up all night. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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New Young Adult Graphic Novels
Young adult graphic novels are, in my opinion, one of the most creative categories in literature. Written for readers aged 12 to 18, graphic novels must appeal to a wide range of readers, while also blending popular elements of children’s stories and writings with teenage emotions and feelings. Characters in young adult graphic novels also come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexualities, thus appealing to readers of all ages. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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