I absolutely loved this. Strongly sketched characters dealing with a crisis that befell countless families in the 1980s and beyond. The family dynamics here are interesting and identifiable, so many of these scenes and moments will hit home for readers, no matter what their experiences.
And the art is fantastic, with gorgeous layouts of ink and watercolor (and more) on each page that make it a pleasure even to just turn the pages of this classic.
"A coming-of-age story for the ages. All ages. For anyone who has lived through loss (and who hasn’t?), The Nightingales is a blessing sung after the tears have slowed down. This book is a triumph.” —Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked
“The Nightingales radiates pathos and humanity in a manner reminiscent of another moving coming-of-age story, Alison Bechdel’s seminal memoir, Fun Home.” —NPR • “Stunning in every way…Absolutely gorgeous, visually and emotionally.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) • “An achievement in visual storytelling.” —Booklist (starred review) • “A beautiful, poignant story told with flair.” —Financial Times
Martín's compassionate, funny, and important story continues. I recommend this to absolutely anyone, but it should be required reading for all middle school students, to understand the critical role that immigrant families and workers have played in building the foundation of this country.
In this extraordinary companion to Newbery Honor winner Mexikid, hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican American boy and his family.
Pedro Martín is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he’s spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it’s not so bad—Pedro’s an ace at “strawberry wars” with his siblings, and when a good song comes on the radio, the fields can come alive with music. But mostly, Pedro wishes he could just stay home watching Saturday cartoons, head to…
Tremendous respect to Curato for laying his experiences bare in this incredibly realistic, traumatic and ultimately inspiring story. Highly recommended.
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love.
"This book will save lives." ―Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
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…
What happens when a boy who has been bullied for how he looks must draw his own face for the world to see?
Teenage Nick Pope has prominent birthmarks around his eyes - and he is ridiculed because of them. He quits his therapist and starts writing and drawing in his diary again, convinced he can handle his internal chaos alone. Now he has been offered a solo gallery show of his art.
Nick is afraid to draw himself. He is scared to figure out if his feelings for his fellow artist Max mean he is gay. His family is falling apart.
Can Nick confront these challenges before the summer of 1988 runs out?
