WAKE NOW IN THE FIRE is a phenomenal young adult / upper middle-grade graphic novel written by librarian Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by AJ DungoAn empowering graphic novel inspired by the true story of a group of Chicago high students who stand up together and fight to overturn the system-wide ban of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis.“WAKE NOW IN THE FIRE” IS A NATIONAL BESTSELLER & A BOOKLIST BEST YA GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR!Dapier and Dungo have crafted a heartfelt, page turning, and extremely timely 10/10 must read!TAP PLAY to watch my review & SUBSCRIBE to my channel to gain early access to future book reviews and interviews.Title: WAKE NOW IN THE FIREAuthor: Jarrett Dapier Illustrator: AJ DungoPublisher: Ten Speed Graphic is a an imprint run by Ten Speed Press, and part of Crown Publishing Group at Penguin Random House.Book review by: Ethan (E Train)

THE BLUE DRESS by author Rebecca Morrison is the perfect #kidlit story for anyone who’s felt like they don’t fit in or for readers trying to understand the daily struggles tweens and teens are going through. The story follows 12-year-old Yasmin Safavi, an Iranian American girl navigating body image issues, the pressure of her mother’s strict cultural expectations, and the emotional stresses of friendships and feeling accepted.👉🏼THE BLUE DRESS is a heartfelt and relatable #Mglit must read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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