Other Ever Afters: Stories by Melanie Gillman (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Other Ever Afters by Melanie Gillman In this new feminist, queer fairy tale collection, the princesses, mermaids, barmaids, children, and wise old women who have been forced to sit on the sidelines in classic stories take center stage to fulfill their own dreams and find the love, power, and happiness they deserve. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Once upon a time . . . happily ever after turned out differently than expected. In this new, feminist, queer fairy-tale collection, youll find the princesses, mermaids, knights, barmaids, children, and wise old women who have been forced to sit on the sidelines in classic stories taking center stage. A gorgeous all-new collection in graphic novel format from a Stonewall Honor-winning author and artist.What if the giant who abducted you was actually thoughtful and kind? What if you didnt want to marry your handsome, popular, but cold-inside suitor? What if your one true love has all the responsibilities that come with running a kingdom?Award-winning author Melanie Gillmans phenomenal colored-pencil art creates another "ever after" for the characters who are most worthy of it. Author Biography Melanie Gillman is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award-winning graphic novel As the Crow Flies and Stage Dreams. In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. @melgillman Review "Fresh and exciting; sure to delight and surprise." —Kirkus Reviews "A work of fresh twists and many queer happily-ever-afters for all lovers of fairy tales." —Booklist "These inspiring, brief stories will especially resonate with readers who have always felt underrepresented or absent entirely in fairy tales, romance novels, or even their own lives." —The Bulletin"Melanie teaches us important life lessons with their book…through their beautifully illustrated stories. And all of them with that sweet, sweet queer rep thats missing from most childrens books!" —The Honey POP Review Quote "Fresh and exciting; sure to delight and surprise." -- Kirkus Reviews "A work of fresh twists and many queer happily-ever-afters for all lovers of fairy tales." -- Booklist "These inspiring, brief stories will especially resonate with readers who have always felt underrepresented or absent entirely in fairy tales, romance novels, or even their own lives." -- The Bulletin "Melanie teaches us important life lessons with their book...through their beautifully illustrated stories. And all of them with that sweet, sweet queer rep thats missing from most childrens books!" -- The Honey POP Details ISBN0593303199 Author Melanie Gillman Short Title Other Ever Afters Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0593303199 ISBN-13 9780593303191 Format Hardcover Subtitle Stories Pages 240 Audience Age 12 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2022-09-20 Imprint Random House Graphic Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-09-20 NZ Release Date 2022-09-20 US Release Date 2022-09-20 UK Release Date 2022-09-20 Illustrations Full colour DEWEY 741.5973 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145101356;

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