{"product_id":"the-plain-janes-9780316522816","title":"The Plain Janes","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet the Plain Janes--artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe LumberJanes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAwkward\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003eWhen artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. But then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with fellow misfits Brain Jayne, Theater Jane, and sporty Polly Jane. United by only two things-a shared name and frustration with the adults around them--the girls form a secret club dedicated to fighting suburban apathy with guerrilla works of art scattered around their small town. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But for Main Jane, the group is more than simple teenaged rebellion; it's an act of survival. She's determined not to let fear rule her life like it does her parents' and neighbors' lives. Armed with her sketchbook and a mission of resistance, the PLAIN Janes are out to prove that passion, bravery, and a group of great friends can save anyone from the hell that is high school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each installment printed in its own distinct color, this volume includes the original two stories--\u003ci\u003eThe Plain Janes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJanes in Love\u003c\/i\u003e--plus a never-before-seen third story, \u003ci\u003eJanes Attack Back\u003c\/i\u003e. The Janes are back, and better than ever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCecil Castellucc\u003c\/b\u003ei is the author of books and graphic novels for young adults including \u003ci\u003eBoy Proof\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Plain Janes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSoupy Leaves Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Year of the Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTin Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDon't Cosplay With My Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Eisner nominated \u003ci\u003eOdd Duck\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2015 she co-authored \u003ci\u003eMoving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e. She is currently writing \u003ci\u003eShade, The Changing Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, an ongoing comic on Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint at DC Comics. Her short stories and short comics have been published in Strange Horizons, Tor.com, Womanthology, Star Trek: Waypoint and Vertigo SFX: Slam! She is the Children's Correspondence Coordinator for The Rumpus, a two-time Macdowell Fellow, and the founding YA Editor at the \u003ci\u003eLA Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Rugg\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic book artist, bookmaker, illustrator, and designer. His books include \u003ci\u003eStreet Angel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Plain Janes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAfrodisiac\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNotebook Drawings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRambo 3.5\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSupermag\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a recipient of both the Eisner and Ignatz Awards and he teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. He lives and draws in Pittsburgh.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652129231122,"sku":"9780316522816","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a262bd13-0145-41c2-9117-36c76333a163.jpg?v=1733318354","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-plain-janes-9780316522816","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}