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Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2023) Featured Review of City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong

City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong
Graphix / Scholastic
Publication Date: September 21, 2021
ISBN-13: 9781338660432

Ancient dragons plus scrappy, resourceful, empathetic kids are two great tastes that taste great together in City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm. The story introduces the reader to Grace, a grieving young girl who has just moved to Hong Kong with her mother and new stepfather for a fresh start. Exploring her new city on a school field trip places Grace in the path of a mysterious old woman who gifts her with a dragon’s egg. Grace, along with some newfound friends, suddenly find themselves on a race to discover the origins of this dragon and its connection to Grace, while also protecting it and themselves from strange and sinister forces that seem to be following them.

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2023) Featured Review of Button Pusher by Tyler Page

Button Pusher by Tyler Page
Publisher: First Second
Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
Release date: 2022
ISBN: 9781250758330

This is Tyler’s graphic memoir detailing his childhood experiences with ADHD. He discusses situations where he was often told to sit down, return to his seat and pay attention, as well as the isolation he felt as a result of his socially awkward impulsiveness.