EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL & IM NOT AFRAID SC
(W) Yao Xiao (A) Yao Xiao (CA) PATRICK MCDONNELL
Everything Is Beautiful, and I'm Not Afraid perfectly captures the feelings of a young sojourner in America as she explores the nuances in searching for a place to belong. This one-of-a-kind graphic novel explores the poetics of searching for connection, belonging, and identity through the fictional life of a young, queer immigrant. Inspired by the creator's own experiences as a queer, China-born illustrator living in the United States, this has an undeniable memoir quality to its recollection and what it's like to navigate the complexities of seeking belonging.
HOW I BROKE UP WITH MY COLON GN
(W) Nick Seluk (A) Nick Seluk (CA) PATRICK MCDONNELL
Mysterious illnesses. Freakish injuries. X-rays revealing something weird that got stuck in your foot. These strange but true stories are among the 24 medical tales retold in hilarious fashion by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Seluk. Featuring fascinating stories submitted by people all over the world, How I Broke Up with My Colon is an educational and highly entertaining tour through the bizarre workings of the human body.
MUTTS TREASURY TP HOT DOGS HOT CATS
(W) PATRICK MCDONNELL (A) PATRICK MCDONNELL (CA) PATRICK MCDONNELL
PATRICK MCDONNELL is a master of the comics art form, and his love for dogs, cats, and animals of all kinds come through in his sweetly humorous and super relatable daily comic strips. The latest Mutts treasury contains a year of original cartoons, with special artwork and author sketches-all printed on recycled paper.