![]() “Witches, motorcycles, ghosts, and the best dog in town: Kat Leyh’s Snapdragon abounds with the unexpected and magical while seamlessly blending an archetypal coming of age story with an urgent, real-world tale about identity and rebirth. “ Lumberjanes comic books collaborator Leyh expertly blends fantasy and realism in her energetic debut solo middle-grade graphic novel.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews) ![]() School Library Journal Best Books of the Year - 2020 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluct Young Adult Readers, 2021 It is not overtly gory.Ĭonflict between domestic partners is shown that may imply domestic violence or abuse.Ī black female trans child and a queer female elder are prominent supporting characters.Ģ021 Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens This title features depictions of animal injury and death. The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it 'a deadpan epic. But as Snap starts to get to know Jacks, she realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic-and a connection with Snap’s family’s past. They make a deal: Jacks will teach Snap how to take care of the baby opossums that Snap rescued, and Snap will help Jacks with her work. It’s creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it’s kind of cool, too. Graphic novels tell half the story through the art and Witches of Brooklyn beautifully rendered with lines that communicate energy and grace. ![]() But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online-after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. ![]()
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