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Black Voices in Graphic Novels
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March. Book one
by John Lewis
A first-hand account of the author's lifelong struggle for civil and human rights spans his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement
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Ironheart : Riri Williams
by Brian Michael Bendis
Riri Williams is ready to fulfill her role as a self-made superhero but the expectations and the ever-growing list of criminals looking to destroy Tony Stark's legacy is more difficult to navigate than she originally believed
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur : the beginning
by Brandon Montclare
The life of child genius Lunella Lafayette is turned upside down when a red-scaled beast is teleported from the prehistoric past and becomes her best friend
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Yummy : the last days of a Southside shorty
by Greg Neri
"A graphic novel based on the true story of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, an eleven-year old African American gang member from Chicago who shot a young girl and was then shot by his own gang members"--Provided by publisher
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Black Panther : a nation under our feet. Book one
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
When a superhuman terrorist group called "The People" sparks a violent uprising, the land of Wakanda, famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions, will be thrown into turmoil; but can its king, the Black Panther, save it from this fate? Collects Black Panther Nos. 1-4. Written by a MacArthur Genius and National Book Award-winning writer. Original.
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Spider-Man : Miles Morales
by Brian Michael Bendis
Miles Morales joins the Avengers and engages in such adventures as fighting alone against a villain with the power to destroy the universe, tangling with Black Cat, and going on a possible date with Ms. Marvel
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Sleepless
by Sarah Vaughn
"Lady 'Poppy' Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of lifeat court and of their growing feelings for one another"
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Princeless : Save Yourself Book 1, Save yourself
by Jeremy Whitley
Locked in a tower by her parents, where she is supposed to await the arrival of a suitor brave enough to rescue her, Princess Adrienne, along with her sidekick Bedelia and her guardian dragon Sparky, embarks on a quest to save herself
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The Tea Dragon Society
by Katie O'Neill
When Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, discovers a lost tea dragon at the marketplace, she learns about the dying art form from Hesekiel and Erik
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Naomi, season one : Season One
by Brian Michael Bendis
"When a fight between Superman and Mongul crashes into a small northwestern town, Naomi begins a quest to uncover the last time a super-powered person visited her home--and how that might tie into her own origins and adoption. DC's biggest, newest mystery starts here! Follow Naomi's journey on a quest that will take her to the heart of the DC Universe and unfold a universe of ideas and stories that have never been seen before. Join writers Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker and breakout artist Jamal Campbell in Wonder Comics' massively ambitious new series and star...Naomi!"
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New kid
by Jerry Craft
Enrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between the worlds of his Washington Heights apartment home and the upscale circles of Riverdale Academy. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Hip hop family tree : Fantagraphics Treasury Edition
by Ed Piskor
Originally serialized on the hugely popular website Boing Boing, The Hip Hop Family Tree is an encyclopedic comics history of the formative years of hip hop capturing the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars
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Long way down : the graphic novel
by Jason Reynolds
As Will, fifteen, sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting, seven ghosts who knew Shawn board the elevator and reveal truths Will needs to know
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