{"product_id":"charismas-turn-a-graphic-novel-9781620974018","title":"Charisma's Turn: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePushout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e, an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine power \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Monique Couvson's trailblazing book \u003cem\u003ePushout\u003c\/em\u003e laid the groundwork for understanding how our schools are failing Black girls; her follow-up, \u003cem\u003eSing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, provided a blueprint for their healing and liberation. Now Couvson invites readers to be inspired by her liberatory imagination with an original narrative told from the perspective of the very girls she has been fighting for years to lift up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharisma's Turn\u003c\/em\u003e is a graphic novel that follows the dynamic story of Charisma, a Black high school student who is grappling with mounting pressures from home and school. When frustrations with her family intersect with a conflict at school, she reaches a crossroads, facing a choice that could change her future. Featuring vibrantly illustrated art from Amanda Jones and a foreword by poet, artist, and arts educator Susan Arauz Barnes, this book will appeal to teens, parents, educators, librarians, and more. \u003cem\u003eCharisma's Turn\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies how Black girls can be truly empowered to reach their full potential when they have supportive educators and community members in their corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonique Couvson\u003c\/strong\u003e (formerly Monique W. Morris), president\/CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color and co-founder of the National Black Women's Justice Institute, is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003ePushout\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eBlack Stats\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eSing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eCharisma's Turn\u003c\/em\u003e (all from The New Press). Her work has been featured by NPR, the \u003cem\u003e New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, MSNBC, \u003cem\u003eEssence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e, TED, the \u003cem\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEducation Week\u003c\/em\u003e, and others. She lives in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606234796306,"sku":"9781620974018","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4c5c1ae-8c70-406f-a453-12e5f647778a.jpg?v=1732290843","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/charismas-turn-a-graphic-novel-9781620974018","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}