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“I think they're pretty cool...“ “yeah, sure, pretty cool for artsy weirdos like Bianca“

This book was published in 2023 and is a graphic novel. The graphic novel uses expressive illustrations, relatable school experiences, and humor to show emotions, social dynamics, and cultural context, allowing younger readers to explore complex ideas without being overwhelmed.

In the classroom, it can be used to teach identity, self-expression, and cultural understanding, while also encouraging discussions about balancing responsibilities, pursuing passions, and reflecting on personal experiences. Its graphic novel format engages students visually and supports literacy skills like comprehension, inference, and empathy.

Yo, what if we got matching outfits?!

I would use this book to teach about graphic features in text in my classroom. Graphic novels are a phenomenal source for students to see graphic features.

Doodles from the Boogie Down is a graphic novel about Steph, a girl from the Bronx who dreams of being an artist. The story feels real and relatable. It‘s an uplifting read about creativity, honesty, and believing in yourself. this is a graphic novel because Instead of long blocks of text like in a traditional novel, the story is shown in panels with illustrations, speech bubbles, and visual storytelling.

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This was a fun and cute mg graphic novel following a young girl going through the trails and tribulations of applying to High School in the Bronx/NYC. She wants to study art and be an artist but Steph‘s mother has other ideas.