Puerto Rico Strong | 
pickI bought this comic way back in 2018 when it was sold to raise funds for hurricane-decimated Puerto Rico. And I just now read it. So for charity, I give it a million stars. But viewing it as simply a comic collection...it is uneven, as any collection from various contributors is bound to be. But I learned so much about Puerto Rico's history, of which I knew almost nothing. Tbh, I didn't even know where PR was on a map. I had to google it. 🤦♀️
pickThis adult graphic novel is an anthology of #ownvoices graphic short stories about Puerto Rico written partly to raise political awareness & relief money after the hurricanes. The 1st half of the stories are fictionalized accounts of different parts of Puerto Rico‘s history, & the 2nd half are more personal, family centered pieces that delve into contemporary culture. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
“I mean, nothing can be achieved without the diaspora. NOTHING.” Watching the Teach-Out put together by the U of Michigan and Notre Dame, Listening to Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷
When I made myself get honest, I knew the only reason I wanted to postpone this class until fall is that I haven‘t been fluent in Spanish in 25 years and I hate making mistakes. But I can‘t do it. I can‘t not go. I dropped Women‘s and LGBTQI Rights and am taking two classes: Queer and Trans Writing, and Teaching STEM in Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷 I‘ll be there in July to run a science program for girls, which we‘ll prepare over the course of this semester.
pickThis comics anthology that explores what it means to be Puerto Rican is very informative and entertaining, it shows the diversity that Puerto Rico has to offer.
Reminded that I need to read this one. Mailbox of awesome items:
Moleskine “Almost like Praying”
#islands #puertorico Bumper sticker #teerico
Today's #bookhaul between Target and BAM. Hoping my son reads all the younger level graphics so it makes me look less guilty of stockpiling books 😬🤞🏼 I mean his bday IS coming soon...
Hey #graphicnovelsnews is here. Did you see Puerto Rico Strong comic anthology from today‘s most existing Puerto Rican comic creators? They explored that it means to be Puerto Rican and the diversity that exists within that concept. All profits go to Disaster Relief & Recovery Program for Puerto Rico. Despite being a US territory, Puerto Rico is often thought of as a foreign land, if it's even a thought in the mind of the average American at all.
The park, my son, and a graphic novel . . . The perfect Sunday.
Carmen Cruz for president in 2020. Watching the livestream of her talk at Mount Holyoke and having all the feels. https://www.mtholyoke.edu/wcl/mayor-cruz-livestream
pickAs a lesbian, I have always recognized the importance of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement. However, I had never considered how, as an adult, I needed to see my culture, my history,my viewpoint, until I read this collection.
Profits go to Hurricane María relief efforts and, trust me, we still need them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It‘s not just the hurricane. My people have always been treated like second-class citizens.
My copy finally arrived. This a powerful example of all the good that can come from the comic book industry putting their minds together with a common goal. A long list of wonderful writers and artists have contributed to this anthology. The proceeds will be supporting disaster relief and recovery in Puerto Rico. Go get your copy. You get wonderful stories and help out people in need at the same time. What‘s not to like?!
Such a busy #Litsy day, and when I stepped away from the computer and checked the mail I had to come right back here to celebrate the arrival of this beautiful book. #PuertoRicoStrong 💜🇵🇷🏝🦎
If you want to know more about the contentious relationship between Puerto Rico and the U.S., several artists tackle some of the most repulsive acts committed against our people, like the forced sterilization of women that went on for decades. Not all the comics are political. Profits go to Hurricane Marìa relief.
Loving this collection thus far, but this one titled “Pasitos Grandes” is my favorite so far.
Unidos por Puerto Rico is not my favorite of the Hurricane Relief funds, but I am happy that this is out there. #NetGalley
