2025 Challenge Category #5

 

CHALLENGE CATEGORY #5

A GRAPHIC NOVEL WITH A BIPOC AUTHOR

Happy Black History Month!

Graphic novels have long been dismissed as comics and books for children, but don't be fooled! There are so many compelling and beautifully written stories waiting for you on these colorful pages!

Ghost Roast by Shawnelle & Shawnee Gibbs

Growing up and fitting in is hard enough for any teenager. For Chelsea Grant, this task might just be impossible, thanks to her dad's business as a professional ghost hunter! In the 2024 graphic novel Ghost Roast by Shawnee and Shawnelle Gibbs and illustrated by Emily Cannon, Chelsea is forced to spend her summer working with her dad at Paranormal Removal Services. Anticipating a less-than-exciting summer of embarrassing tasks, Chelsea quickly finds out there might be some truth to this ghost-hunting business after all.

Take this opportunity to dive back into your favorite graphic novel or discover a new series authored by a person of color!

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