In the foreword, written by Valentin Lopez, Chair of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of the Costanoan/Ohlone Indians. Analyses of the bones at the mission burial sites that compare them with bones found elsewhere show that the bones of those who died at the missions were stunted and smaller than the others.” American Indians In Children’s Literature “At the missions, life for Native people was brutal. Never in the missions or in history class were we ever taught about how the Catholics converted the indigenous people in that area. I grew up in Southern California, visiting several missions both there, in San Antonio and in Northern California. I think her point is exactly why this book should get attention. But then I read Deb Reese’s review about the Spanish-speaking ghosts in the Mission being problematic. I really liked this graphic novel about a sister with cystic fibrosis combined with a Day of the Dead theme. Is there a way to turn her disability into a superpower? Her Phonic Ear helped her hearing - in fact, it can even give her super hearing - but its bulkiness makes her feel different. Ĭece Bell’s hearing loss as a small child made going to school and making friends that much tougher. Her life was filled with small tender moments despite living on the cusp of great change.
This graphic novel is about small moments seen through the eyes of a young girl, rather than the larger political upheaval. Set at the end of the Cultural Revolution, Na Liu tells her own story during the years China made great strides to modernize. This is a great way for kids to learn about everyday life in Wuhan, China in 1976. Little White Duck: A Childhood in China by Na Liu and Andres Vera Martinez Violet and her misfit friends are off to rescue him in an adventure that includes baby space whales, top-secret energy research, and a garbage-filled galaxy. Because of the galaxy-wide energy crisis, her father has taken a dangerous mission and he’s now missing. Violet Marlocke lives on the wrong side of the asteroid belt. Perfectly paced action will interest boys, and girls will appreciate Cleo’s fighting skills combined with her social conundrums. The future has been expecting Cleo as an ancient oracle has predicted her arrival as their hero that can turn darkness into light.
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Both are stranded through time travel into the future where the fate of the world rests in their hands.Ĭleo finds school boring both in Ancient Egypt and in the future, but her weapons get a serious upgrade from a slingshot to a laser gun! References to Ancient Egypt are abundant in Cleo’s time travel future, with talking cats giving orders. įor fans of Zita the Space Girl, young Cleo (Cleopatra of Ancient Egypt) could be Zita’s literary sister. With a giant mouse for a friend (and transport) and traveling in new worlds that are not too scary against foes that have a cuteness to their destructive powers, her adventures are perfect for little girls’ bedtime reading. She’s an “every girl” but with a kind heart making friends in unlikely places, and her adventures usually result from her trying to help someone in need. Zita the Spacegirl hits the mighty girl note perfectly.
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This is a fun series that gets kids reading. Hence, the lunch lady series was born, and with it, readers realize the heroes can exist under your nose without you realizing. He ran into his old lunch lady and the thought crossed his mind: “she doesn’t live at my school?!”
It all started with a school visit at his old school when Jarrett was grown up and out in the world presenting his books. The Lunch Lady series by Jarrett Krosoczka
Together, Phoebe and Marigold traverse the perils of school, piano lessons without having practiced and awkward birthday parties. Marigold Heavenly Nostrils is her unicorn with magical powers and the same dry observational wit of Hobbes. Phoebe and Her Unicornseries by Dana SimpsonĪnyone who has loved the comedic humor of Calvin and Hobbes but wished it skewed younger will delight in Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Phoebe is Calvin … a kid going through the trials of everyday life that includes girl bullies at school. With her best friend Marie and her little brother Gaston at her side, she sets off on another hilarious adventure. What are your favorite graphic novels for girls? Thanks for sharing! I’ll add them to this list!įavorite Graphic Novels for Girls Ages 6 and Up Dragons Beware series by Jorge Aguirre, illustrated by Rafael RosadoĬlaudette is not afraid of anything. Giants or dragons don’t faze her, in fact, she’s ready to take them on, especially the dragon that ate her father’s legs and his legendary sword. After reading a few more years of graphic novels, I’ve gathered up my favorite graphic novels for girls, ages 6 and up.
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I thought I would review and update my 19 Graphic Novels for Feisty Girls post. Inside: Does your daughter love comics? Take a look at our best selections for graphic novels for girls, perfect for kids ages 6 and up!
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