{"product_id":"charismas-turn-a-graphic-novel","title":"Charisma's Turn: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNamed one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFrom the award-winning author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePushout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, an inspiring graphic novel about what can happen when Black girls are given the opportunity to find their genuine power\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonique Couvson’s trailblazing book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePushout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e laid the groundwork for understanding how our schools are failing Black girls; her follow-up, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCharisma’s Turn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCharisma’s Turn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monique Couvson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501388292272,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81VtKV-MudL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785850783","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/charismas-turn-a-graphic-novel","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}