I'm a Wild Seed (Graphic Novel)

I'm a Wild Seed (Graphic Novel)
Sharon Lee Cruz
RRP:
NZ$ 27.99
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NZ$ 22.39
Paperback
h190 x 133mm - 96pg
29 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781951491055
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* Explores topics such as the history of the Gay Rights movement in the US* The tone of the text and the artwork is very friendly and inviting* The artwork is bright and colorful and bursting with originality* Explores LGBTQ themes * Explores feminist themes and issues of women' s health * Explores issues of race and culture* Steeped in pop cultural references which will be recognizable to readers* An honest, open sharing of the author' s own discoveries * An invitation to the reader to learn and grow and discover alongside the author. * The author shares her perspective as someone who has come out as queer later in life. * A frank, no-holds-barred approach by the author to the subject matter. * The smaller trim size and lower price point make this handy little book a sort of introduction2. The Competition:Delightful books by LGBTQ authors and authors of color have been charming people with their openness and their honesty. Books by Black women are getting noticed, like Hot Comb by debut author Ebony Flowers which got some great reviews and was featured in The New Yorker last year. And A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G. and J. R. Zuckerberg has gotten a lot of attention. 3. News Tie-in/Current Relevance:* LGBTQ subject matter has been very much in demand, especially in comics. * The Republican administration is working to limit gay rights in states around the country. * Pete Buttigieg is the first mainstream presidential candidate to be openly gay. * 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which are featured in the book. * Women are increasingly taking ownership over their own reproductive health, as is discussed in the book. 4. Notable Author/Illustrator:* Sharon Lee De La Cruz was profiled in a video ad for Calvin Klein in 2019. * She regularly teaches at various workshops around the US and abroad, connecting the dots between art and tech, and encouraging STEM learning in underserved communities. * The author had a TED residency in 2017. * She was a Fulbright Scholar. * The author lives in New York City.
"This potent memoir assuredly navigates the complicated intersections of identity. . . . The author not only explores how her queer identity formed, but also how the intersection of her other identities-for example, race and gender-compounded the struggles she experienced. " -Kirkus Reviews "De La Cruz' s limber, playful debut collection takes on intersectional identity and is informed by her experiences growing up as an androgynous, Xena-loving, Puerto Rican-Dominican Black girl. . . . the wit and exuberance found here marks her as a worthy new artist. " -Publishers Weekly "Anyone out there feeling like they are alone in their struggle may find a kindred spirit in De La Cruz' s telling of her own journey. " -Booklist "De La Cruz' s work distinguishes itself from other memoirs in her recognition of how internalized stereotypes can stand in the way of self-acceptance. " -School Library Journal "Sharon is the real deal. Enormously talented, smart, and honest. This is the book I' ve always wished for, and now that it' s here, I never want it to end. " -Nicole J. Georges, Author of Fetch and Calling Dr. Laura "Captures all the internal screaming, dizzying uncertainty, and the powerful, vivid joy of discovering your personal place in queer history. " -Maggie Thrash, Author of Honor Girl "Gorgeous, fun to read, and full of truth. " -Liana Finck, Author of Passing for Human "An absolutely genuine and personal look into intersectionality. Sharon has lovingly brought Blackness and queerness to the front, which is what we need right now. " -Robyn Smith, Author of The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town "Full of life and heart and light. As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, offering a deeply empathetic graphic manual for our time. " -Kristen Radke, Author of Imagine Wanting Only This "Love is love, live your most authentic life and let others live theirs is Sharon Lee De La Cruz' s underlying message. " -Tracy White, Author of How I Made it to Eighteen "A sweet and spirited memoir about navigating, understanding, and ultimately celebrating the many facets of one' s identity. " -Whit Taylor, Author of Ghost Stories
Sharon Lee De La Cruz is an artist and activist whose work ranges from comics, graffiti, and public art murals to interactive sculptures, animation and coding. She earned a BFA from The Cooper Union, is a Fulbright scholar, and obtained her master' s degree at NYU' s ITP program (Interactive Telecommunications Program). Sharon considers her work to be in the intersection of tech, art, and social justice. She lives in New York City.

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