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Invisible
by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Okay, I loved this. In a similar style to the ever popular Babysitters Club graphic novels, featuring a group of middle schoolers thrown together due to circumstance. One of the focal points of this is the way it puts ESL students front and center, which I don't think I've seen in graphic novel format before. Love seeing Spanish and English incorporated throughout the entire graphic novel.
In addition to tackling the way people perceive the Latino community, this book also tackles things like homelessness and immigration. It focuses on the fact that we often lump people together and don't see them as individuals, and this is such an important thing for middle grade readers to see. And it's so well done!
Plus, there are some Breakfast Club type vibes, and the way the story is framed works really well to keep readers engaged in the plot. Highly recommend for any graphic novel fans!
In addition to tackling the way people perceive the Latino community, this book also tackles things like homelessness and immigration. It focuses on the fact that we often lump people together and don't see them as individuals, and this is such an important thing for middle grade readers to see. And it's so well done!
Plus, there are some Breakfast Club type vibes, and the way the story is framed works really well to keep readers engaged in the plot. Highly recommend for any graphic novel fans!
Moderate: Racism, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Deportation