Obvious to me anyway, this book did remind me a bit of both Bingo Love and Kiss Number Eight, but in a way that was super light hearted and adorable. We also get some elder butch lesbian representation which I absolutely adored. A great way of introducing more diverse gender to children through fiction without turning it into a PSA.Ī diversity of sexuality is also woven nicely into the book. This is communicated largely through the way people are drawn, plus the way characters develop through the story, but is named in a brief but important mother daughter conversation. The art is soft and energetic, the frames make the every day dynamic and interesting, and the colours are a bit muted but it is full colour.Īs the summery indicates, while it’s not an important part of the plot plot, gender (identity and expression) are important themes in the book. But as Snap starts to get to know Jacks, she realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic–and a connection with Snap’s family’s past.” They make a deal: Jacks will teach Snap how to take care of the baby opossums that Snap rescued, and Snap will help Jacks with her work. It’s creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it’s kind of cool, too. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online–after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. She/her.” Resident of Chicago.įlipping the book over, the official summery is ” Snap’s town had a witch.Īt least, that’s how the rumor goes. Meepelous: Hello and welcome everyone, my name is Meepelous and this is Literally Graphic!Īnd today we are looking at Snapdragon by Kat Leyh, published by First Second in 2020!Īs far as warnings go, there’s a lot of road kill – it’s a middle grade book so not graphic, but I know dead animals can be upsetting for some people.Īccording to her twitter profile Kat Leyh is a “Comic book creator.
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