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184 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| March, 2019
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-3365-9$14.99
(3)
4-6
Backstagers series.
Illustrated by
Rian Sygh.
While battling Greek theater purists, the backstage theater crew at St. Genesius Prep faces personal and supernatural challenges in this boundary-pushing series based on the Backstagers comics. The Backstagers here explore equity, diversity, and inclusion as they put on a show about a Deaf girl featuring, for the first time, a Deaf girl as the lead. Cartoon-style monochromatic spot illustrations add humor and distinguish the characters.
199 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| September, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-3120-4$14.99
(3)
4-6
Backstagers series.
Illustrated by
Rian Sygh.
In this series-starting novel based on the Backstagers comics series, the St. Genesius Prep theater techs and their new witch friend, Reo, battle ghosts in the dangerous, magical Backstage. Meanwhile, the tight-knit group of boys struggles with school-theater-love balance. Plenty of insider theater jokes are wrapped in a humorous ensemble story with wide appeal. Monochromatic spot illustrations and brisk pacing contribute to the readability.