Category Archives: First Second

What is YA?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Brian Gardes

Over at the First Second blog, Gina Gagliano posts an interesting piece exploring what makes a book “Young Adult”. As a teacher of ostensibly “Young Adults” (I teach middle school when I am not talking about comics), I often struggle … Continue reading →

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Babymouse Fights For Your Rights!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Brian Gardes

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is excited to announce its plans for the 2011 American Library Association Annual Conference, taking place this weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana! You’ll find CBLDF at booth 1749 in the Graphic Novel Pavilion throughout … Continue reading →

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Solomon’s Theives Giveaway!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Brian Gardes

First Second Books is giving away copies of Solomon’s Thieves by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham, and Alex Puvilland. According to the solicitation: On the run from the law . . . in 14th century France! Life as a Templar Knight … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Smell of Inspiration

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Brian Gardes

Sometimes I wonder where creators come up with their ideas. Sometimes the actual genesis of the idea can be even more interesting than the story that comes from it. For once, I think I have found a comic idea and … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: In the DJ Booth – Astronaut Academy

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Brian Gardes

  In space, the most interesting school of all time is waiting for some adventure.  Adventure comes to Astronaut Academy in the form of Hakata Soy. Hakata Soy has always been and will always be far from normal. He and … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Level Up

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Brian Gardes

  Gene Luen Yang’s The Eternal Smile was a real surprise for me last year. The three different artistis styles, coupled with the three different (yet complimentary) stories made me think and smile in ways that I had not imagined … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Anya’s Ghost

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Brian Gardes

  Being new to graphic novels, I had (and still sometimes have) the tendency to associate the genre with superheros, the supernatural, the sometimes crass, and tons of geek humor that I will only “get” once my husband has explained … Continue reading →

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Anya’s Ghost Trailer

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Brian Gardes

We are getting pretty excited about the upcoming release of Anya’s Ghost! So, when we heard that there was a new trailer, we just had to share!

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Anya’s Ghost Giveaway

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Brian Gardes

>The fine folks at First Second are giving away copies of Anya’s Ghost before it is available in stores! From the publisher: Anya could really use a friend. But her new BFF isn’t kidding about the “Forever” part . . … Continue reading →

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Win A Free Copy of Astroanut Academy!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Brian Gardes

>Looking forward to Dave Roman’s new book, Astronaut Academy? Want to get your hands on a copy of the book a full MONTH before it hits store shelves? Then click here for a chance to win a pre-release copy! Dave … Continue reading →

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