#Jerry Craft

[ticktockheartstop]

Honestly why didn’t I discover comics sooner?

I mean, I’ve loved Calvin and Hobbes since I could read, but I didn’t discover the rest of what comics had to offer until I was an adult. No one told me how fun they are!

[dynamobooks]

Jack Kirby & Stan Lee: Penguin Classics Marvel Collection: Fantastic Four (1961-1968)

[thecatinthestacks]

Day 1 of Txla23 - meet Jerry Craft! I saw a flash of his name tag as he walked by and was like "Jerry? Jerry Craft??" And he turned, looked at my name tag, and said "Cat??" And proceeded to match my energy and pretend we were old friends. So yeah, not only is he an amazing author, he is 100% prepared to commit to a bit and is therefore the best!

[darkliterata]

Lovely haul for the New Books shelf!

[geekcavepodcast]

Marvel Comics and Abrams Books Announce “Marvel Super Stories”

Abrams Books is releasing a collection of stories for middle-grade readers. Marvel Super Stories is an anthology consisting of new six-page stories from some big names in comics. John Jennings is the editor of the book.

Characters and stories in Marvel Super Stories include:

Black Panther from Jerry Craft

Wiccan rom Mike Curato

Miles Morales Spider-Man from C. G. Esperanza

Iron Man from John Gallagher 

Shang-Chi from Gale Galligan 

The Hulk from Chris Giarrusso

Spider-Man from Nathan Hale 

Captain America from Michael Lee Harris 

Hawkeye from Ben Hatke 

Ms. Marvel from Priya Huq 

Daredevil from John Jennings 

Thor and Loki from George O’Connor

Namor from Lincoln Peirce 

Squirrel Girl from Maria Scrivan 

Ghost Spider from Jessi Zabarsky 

Marvel Super Stories goes on sale on October 17, 2023.

(Image via Marvel Comics - Cover of Marvel Super Stories)

[middlegradeeveryday]

New Kid by Jerry Craft

Summary:

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Book Type: Graphic Novel

[vulpixbookpix]

School Trip by Jerry Craft

3 out of 5 stars

Jordan and Drew, two main characters from the previous books in the series, are going on a school trip.... to Paris! There's a lot of excitement and anxiety as well as several in the group are leaving the country for the very first time. Not to mention, there's a bit of a mishap as teachers get swapped for chaperones, so chaos occurs with who will pay their fares and such. Thankfully, it smooths itself out and the group has a trip to remember with famous works of art, wonderful skyline views, and pivotal moments where they stand up to bullies.

It did seem like the third book in this series suffered from a similar case as the second. There are too many little plotlines. I'm glad the kids were able to try and get the bully, Andy, to understand how harmful his words are. Despite the fact that Andy consistently says he's joking, his jokes are always at others' expense. If the person you're "joking" with isn't laughing along with you, then it's not a joke. I did like that this book tried to emphasize that, even though you may think your words aren't harmful, they can be.

The rest of the book sort of bounced around from scene to scene, touching on famous locations in Paris. Overall, I think this is still a good book to read, especially if you liked the others, but the first one remains my favorite.

[covergirlnay]

What are they reading this summer? ☀️📚🤓👀

How will they know that these books are available for them to read if they are BARELY promoted at stores and at school?

[misterjt]

The celebrated author of ‘New Kid,’ a graphic novel aimed at young readers, was caught off guard when his books appeared on lists of inappropriate material.

[readatrix]

Really entertaining graphic novel, and I could ask for nothing more. There's intelligence and humor and interesting characters. That this was banned, even temporarily, is absurd. Yeah, he's a Black kid at a private school where he's a minority, and yeah, the book deals with that, but really kindly and thoughtfully. It asks the reader, and the target audience is kids, to care about Jordan, and to draw their own conclusions. Unless we're going to ban every single book with a PoC character where racism is in any way addressed, which is revolting, there's no reason to take issue with this book's measured humorous observations.

[gabibookworm]

This cover was recently revealed for this YA anthology collecting stories about high school seniors having their last hurrah before graduation. The school’s golden boy is hosting it and all kinds of drama will ensue. Secrets will be spilled, relationships will be tested, and there will be lots of kisses. It comes out June 27, 2023, so be sure to preorder or request it at your local library!

Included authors: Angeline Boulley • Jerry Craft • Natasha Díaz • Lamar Giles • Ryan La Sala • Christina Hammonds Reed • Justin A. Reynolds • Randy Ribay • Yamile Saied Méndez • Jasmine Warga

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[rentumblsstuff]

Boy Jerry: And so you glue on the googly eyes, and you have a fun little pinecone friend who’s fun to rattle around if you ever feel the need to get your frustrations out!

Peter: This activity is for five year olds…

Steph: Hey wouldn’t it be funny if we made our pinecones fuck?

Peter: What?!

Steph: I said ‘what if we traded our pinecones for good luck?’

[owlishfuncrafts]

Almost went to bed to feel sorry for myself becuase cramps, but was a Big Boi TM and started processing some more of the comics and children's books I already have to make more necklaces! A very productive afternoon!

Coming soon necklaces, pins, and keychain include:

Scooby-Doo

Assorted Disney

Looney Tunes

Wonder Woman (heavily requested)

Sesame Street

Did a mix of Mod Podging some comics/children's books, and applying cabochons to some already Mod Podged pages :D

See anything you like, feel free to message me and I'll add them to Etsy asap for you!

[brokehorrorfan]

The Haunting's (1999) soundtrack will be released on vinyl on October 4 via Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings. The score is composed by Jerry Goldsmith (Alien, Gremlins, Poltergeist).

The 2xLP album is pressed on black, gold, and grey marble colored vinyl. It's packaged in a gatefold jacket featuring artwork by Sina Grace and liner notes from Jeff Bond.

Pre-order Jerry Goldsmith's The Haunting soundtrack.

[tidalcove]

things i randomly think about: alice being the one to wake up saga and help guide her when she's in the dark place