nonfiction comics

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nonfiction comics

Liberated

the radical art and life of Claude Cahun
2023
"This graphic biography chronicles the life of Surrealist artist Claude Cahun, from their childhood and experiences of antisemitism in France, through the development of their artistic practice in Paris, to their resistance against the Nazis in Jersey, and includes photographs by Cahun and artistic and romantic partner Marcel Moore"--Provided by publisher.

The brothers

a Hmong graphic folktale
2023
In this Hmong folktale, two brothers venture into a remote jungle, hunting food for their hungry family, but the jungle is full of dangerous wild animals, and the older brother vows to keep his younger brother safe, or die trying.

Boitat? the fire snake

a Brazilian graphic folktale
2023
When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains, but when they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever--and it is good thing he does.

The hyena and the fox

a Somali graphic folktale
2023
"When a fox keeps eating a farmer's animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas"--Provided by publisher.

The clever rabbit

an Iranian graphic folktale
2023
When a wolf comes into the valley all the animals fear for their fate, but one clever rabbit has a plan that will help them all.

Drawn to change the world

16 youth climate activists, 16 artists
2023
"Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on sixteen incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet and all life on Earth. From Autumn Peltier campaigning for clean water to Edgar Edmund Tarimo turning plastic waste into building materials--and many more--these inspiring true stories highlight the importance of taking charge and creating change"--Amazon.

Our lady of birth control

a cartoonist's encounter with Margaret Sanger
2016
In graphic novel format looks at the life of American birth control activist, sex educator, writer, and nurse, Margaret Sanger.

Hour of need

the daring escape of the Danish Jews during World War II
2023
"[Presents] a graphic novel telling the true story of the Nazi Resistance in Denmark during World War II and the heroes that saved the Danish Jews by helping them evacuate to Sweden"--Dust jacket flap.

Who was accused in the Salem witch trials?

2023
"Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history - brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--Provided by publisher.

Skyscrapers

the heights of engineering
2019
Presents the history of skyscrapers and shows how these tall buildings are designed.

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