The Very Literate Caterpillar
Emily Downs, INFO 5420, Book Review Blog
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Friday, July 4, 2025
Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks
Reader Response:
While I didn't love this one nearly as much as the other graphic novels I have reviewed, I still found it to be a solid read for the demographic. The art style opts for a more neutral color scheme, using only whites and blues. Though I personally prefer a wider color palette, the art was very detailed and well done, and it contributed to the plot in a significant way. This art style also gives it a more mature feel than the elementary or middle grade graphic novels, which have a cutesy and colorful style. One aspect of this novel I enjoyed was how it explored sexuality. Ezra is known as gay around school, but he actually likes all genders, which leaves Alix shocked when she finds out that he likes her. The lack of labels for Ezra was very empowering to read about, and I think it could benefit students who are still exploring their sexuality, too.
Hicks, F. E. (2023). Hockey girl loves drama boy. First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press.
Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Thomas, A. (2017). The hate U give. Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Mexikid by Pedro Martin
Monday, June 30, 2025
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade