Pick up a copy of The Fire Nev er Goes out at the circulation desk of Duncan Library while supplies last\, made available thanks to the Friends of the Duncan Library !
\nThe Fire Never Goes Out \;is a col lection of essays and personal mini-comics that span eight years of her yo ung adult life\, author-illustrator Noelle Stevenson charts the highs and lows of being a creative human in the world. Whether it&rsquo\;s hearing t he wrong name called at her art school graduation ceremony\, or becoming a National Book Award finalist for her debut graphic novel\, "Nimona"\, Noe lle captures the little and big moments that make up a real life\, with a wit\, wisdom\, and vulnerability that are all her own.
\nIn celebrat ion of Women's History Month\, we will journey back in time during our mee ting and look at the art and progression of women comic makers from the Go lden Age (early 1900's) to the \;work of women who contributed to the rise and popularity of comics and graphic novels today!
\nSince our book club pick is on the shorter side this month I have a list of other re commended titles that you can check out from the library:
\nPersepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis\, #1)
b
y \;Marjane Satrapi
Nimona
by \;N.D. Stevenson
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
by \;Mariko Tamaki
\, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell \; \;
Spinning
by \;Tillie Walden
On a Sunbeam
by \;Tillie Walden