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memoir of a mass shooting
2022
"Author Kindra Neely recounts her journey to healing after surviving a mass shooting during her first year of college"--Provided by publisher.

Soldiers unknown

2019
"Based on the true-life story of Yurok men called to serve in World War I, this story follows three cousins as they struggle with being combat soldiers on the Western Front"--OCLC.

Call me Bill

2022
"It was April 1, 1873. In the middle of the night, Sarah Jane spotted flares off the coast of her island home. She woke her father, who quickly gathered their neighbors. Over the next several hours, rescuers pulled 429 traumatized survivors out of the wreckage of the SS Atlantic. But 535 people didn't survive, including Bill, a sailor. . . Swapping out their dress for a pair of pants, Bill had run away from New Jersey in search of adventure, anonymity, and a place in the world. Everything seemed to fall into place when they were hired to work on a cargo steamer; but it didn't take long for Bill to discover that they weren't quite as anonymous as they thought. [This book] . . . explores the history behind the worst maritime disaster of the 19th century, and uncovers the remarkable life story of a tenacious adventurer called Bill"--Provided by publisher.

The Challenger disaster

tragedy in the skies
"Turn back the clock with History Comics! This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986"--.

Stranded at sea

Steve Callahan's story
"Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he battled storms, animals, hunger, and thirst to become a true sea survivor. Actual quotes help tell the story in Steve's own words, while a map and timeline trace his journey. Readers will learn what it takes to battle the sea and live to tell the tale!"--Provided by the publisher.
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The action Bible

God's redemptive story
Retells the stories of the Bible in graphic novel format, including the stories of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Jonah, and the life and death of Jesus Christ.

Manga majesty

2019
A graphic novel presentation of the Biblical stories of Revelations.

Showtime at the Apollo

the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
A graphic novel adaptation of "Showtime at the Apollo," which presents the history of the noted Apollo Theatre, where many Black stars have made the big step into the big time, and where most of the established stars have performed.

Prison island

a graphic memoir
The author shares her memories of growing up on McNeil Island in Washington State which also housed the prison where her parents worked.

Showtime at the Apollo

the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Examines the history of the Apollo Theater through a graphic novel adaptation of the author's previous book "Showtime At The Apollo." Highlights the significant role the theater played in African American music and the musicians who performed there.

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