Charismas Turn by Monique Couvson Hardback Book 9781620974018

Named one of the Young Adult Library Services Associations 2024 Great Graphic Novels for TeensFrom the awardwinning author of Pushout an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine poweramp10 Monique Couvsons trailblazing book Pushout laid the groundwork for understanding how our schools are failing Black girls her followup Sing a Rhythm Dance a Blues provided a blueprint for their healing and liberation Now Couvson invites readers to be inspired by her liberatory imagination with an original narrative told from the perspective of the very girls she has been fighting for years to lift upamp10Charismaamp8217s Turn is a graphic novel that follows the dynamic story of Charisma a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school she reaches a crossroads facing a choice that could change her future Featuring vibrantly illustrated art from Amanda Jones and a foreword by poet artist and arts educator Susan Arauz Barnes this book will appeal to teens parents educators librarians and more Charismaamp8217s Turn...