Cybils Finalists Reflections

Today I'm going to share my thoughts on a few other Cybils finalist graphic novels. Two have protagonists that try to survive wars in their countries and the other one is a fun super hero novel with a Latina protagonist.


1.


 QUINCE:

Fifteen-year-old Lupe receives super hero powers during her Quinceanera. What's so adorable about this story is Lupe isn't the stereotypical super hero, but a regular Latina teen. Her beloved abuelita is her mentor and shares she also had these powers when she was fifteen. Totally loved!










2.  ANNE FRANK'S DIARY:




This is a beautiful adaption of Anne Frank's diary. It includes other insights into Frank's life, like her questioning her sexuality and the conflicts between her and her mother, that I don't remember reading back when I was a teen in the 80s. This adaption is perfect for the current political climate and will bring awareness of the horror of the Holocaust.












3. ESCAPE FROM SYRIA:





This story is perfect for bringing awareness to what's going on in Syria. This story is shown through the eyes of a refugee right before the Syrian war and after. The horror and the prejudice/discrimination against her people is shown when they go to a refugee camp in Lebanon. What I really liked about this story was how it put a face to the atrocities happening over there and shows that refugees are human beings and not just a stat. Totally recommend.







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