Sometimes things happen in your life that don’t leave you much time to read. If you need some quick, entertaining reads, check out the graphic novels below:
Brownstone
By Samuel Teer and Mar Julia
Teenager Almudena does not look forward to her summer; Moving into and renovating her long-absent father’s brownstone—along with help from him and the folks in his neighborhood—doesn’t sound like much fun. However, as she learns more about the neighborhood and her father’s motives, her feelings begin to change. If you like It Won’t Always Be Like This or the Huda F series, check out Brownstone.
The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories
By Various Authors and Illustrators
A collection of authors and illustrators put their own spin on African folk tales in this volume. The wide variety of artwork, themes and tones ensure any reader can find something to enjoy. Some stories are scary; others funny. Although not all take place in modern times, all have a modern style. If you enjoy this book, there are more where it came from—This is just one entry in Iron Circus Comics’ globe-spanning Cautionary Fables and Fairytales series.
Softies: Stuff That Happens After the World Blows Up
By Kyle Smeallie
When Earth suddenly blows up, 13-year-old Kay loses her home and family, and finds herself floating through space to boot. Luckily, she ends up mistaken for refuse and is picked up by an intergalactic junk ship. The ship’s captain, junk collector Arizona, allows Kay to stay on the ship; Thus begins a wild series of out-of-this-world misadventures! Among the jokes and unique creatures, Kay and Arizona try to find friends, belonging, and a place to call home.
