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[downthetubes]

First win in 50 years for a graphic novel at 2022 Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Awards

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Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel, by Jason Reynolds

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When 15-year-old Will's older brother Shawn is shot dead, he knows what he has to do. Rule #3: if someone you love gets killed, find the person who killed them and kill them. And that person was Riggs. Had to be. Armed with Shawn's handgun, Will sets out to get revenge. But it's a long way down from his apartment on the 8th floor, and there's no telling who he might run into.

This is the first graphic novel adaptation I've ever read that I've actually liked. I don't know if it's because it's also the only time I haven't read the original novel(I've heard of it and I know what it's about, but I've never read it) or if it really is just that good, but I was blown away by the quality. In my mind, there's three things that go into a good graphic novel adaptation: the art, whether or not it made use of the strengths of the visual medium, and faithfulness to the original.

Starting with the art, this book was drawn and painted in a beautiful watercolor style by Danica Novgorodoff. The softness of the art was a perfect contrast to the difficult subject matter, providing a cushion for the reader. When moments became sharper the art changed to reflect that, with some parts shown in stark silhouette or drawn as black-and-white sketches. I have nothing but compliments about the art, and I'm glad they didn't choose to go with a more traditional comics-inspired style, because I believe that would have cheapened the violence.

This book also made excellent use of the visual medium to enhance Reynolds's verse. When Will describes the territories in his neighborhood, the thoughts are scattered over a map taking up an entire two-page spread. Lingering effects reach from one panel into another, and silent panels provide a moment for the reader to stop alongside the characters and reflect. Monochrome vs full color is also used to great effect, signifying what's past and present, even as the time periods blur together in the same image.

I can't speak to the faithfulness of the adaptation, because as I said I haven't read the original novel. I did peek at the preview on Amazon, and recognized much of the text. From what I can tell, my conclusion is that this adaptation is different — particularly, the addition of some dialogue to the graphic novel version — but not necessarily unfaithful. I'll leave it to others who have read both to judge for certain, though!

#books #book review #young adult #ya fiction #graphic novel #ya graphic novel #young adult fiction #long way down #long way down the graphic novel #jason reynolds #danica novgorodoff #botb 2023

[smashpages]

Danica Novgorodoff has received the Yoto Kate Greenaway medal — “the UK’s longest running and best-loved book awards for children and young people” — for her graphic novel adaptation of Jason Reynolds’ novel Long Way Down. According to the press release, it’s the first time since 1973 that a graphic novel has received the prize.

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#danica novgorodoff #long way down #jason reynolds #graphic novels #yoto kate greenaway medal

[zaless]

I like to read books. And I read quite a lot of books, I think. In the Past year, I read a total of 123 full length books, and so I decided to pick my top 10 and write them down, in case anyone wants recommendations. I would do at least some research on all of these before reading, because most of them contain topics that could be very triggering.

The Girl In The Castle by James Patterson.

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

Loveless by Alice Oseman

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick

One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Odd One Out by Nic Stone

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

I also read a few graphic novels and my favorite was Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds, Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff(I would also recommend the novel, but I couldn't put it on the list as I did not read it in 2023).

My favorite poetry book I read was The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom by Margarita Engle.

#bookblr #book recommendations #books #book reccs #booklr #this is where it ends #we were liars #loveless alice oseman #one of us is lying #odd one out #cinderella is dead #long way down

[demetrabrodsky]

Battle of the Books 2022: LAST GIRLS https://bcpl.info/youth/battle- Please enjoy this fantastic video review of #LASTGIRLS by librarian-extraordinaire Jessica (Maryland, Catonsville Branch) then watch all the videos for the BATTLE OF THE BOOKS nominees. I'm so honored #LASTGIRLS was nominated for Battle of the Books 2022! I'll be doing two programs for them on 11/10 and there is a full list of programs on their site. https://bcpl.info/.../battle-books...//youtu.be/Kgzs1MKRrp8 

Here's the full list:

~BLACKOUT by Dhonielle ClaytonClayton, Tiffany Jackson, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon

~FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley

~THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN by Tess Sharpe

~THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynne Barnes

~LAST GIRLS, by Demetra Brodsky @demetrabrodsky @demetrabrodskybooks

~LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn

~LONG WAY DOWN: the graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

~PUMPKIN by Julie Jodi Murphy

~RAYBEARER by Jordan Ifueko

~WHITE SMOKE by Tiffany Jackson

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[megst13]

Blogmas Day 16: Long Way Down (The Graphic Novel) by Jason Reynolds & Danica Novgorodoff // Review

Title: Long Way Down (The Graphic Novel) by Jason Reynolds & Danica Novgorodoff Rating: ★★★★★ Release: 27th October 2020 Synopsis: After Will’s brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don’t cry. Don’t snitch. Get revenge. So he gets in the lift with Shawn’s gun, determined to follow The Rules. Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will’s friend who died years ago. And…

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[sophiegsart]

A Different Point of View - Third Stories Making (3.10.23)

Today started another project: A Different Point of View. We went to the library and were introduced to the range of sections, then we went ahead to look at multiple book until we found two books that we want to use to create our third story. I found this task quite challenging and I changed my third story after already making one because I was quite indecisive with the books I wanted to use. The books I ended up using include: (A)Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds with art by Danica Novgorodoff (book has no page numbers) and (B)Batman Unmasked: Analyzing a Cultural Icon by Will Brooker.

Third Story:

B: This is no conventional prayer

A: The dark suns

B: A dark mysterious character of the night, stalking the streets

A: Foreshadowing the flash

B: We're trying to survive in the city

A: It used to be different

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The price of love is high- but pain- we sell it cheap.

Danica Novgorodoff

[balletbookworm]

Not a Cat: A Memoir by Winter Miller, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

Not a Cat: A Memoir by Winter Miller, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

Summary from Goodreads: Between his opening greeting and the bookend closing page on which he stalks away after taking no questions, Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word “cat” does not define him. His identity is his alone to describe and determine. With the help of Danica Novgorodoff’s laugh-out-loud illustrations, he…

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#cats #picture books

[curlyhairedbibliophile]

#SFFFall | Day 24: A graphic tale 💥

#book flatlay #graphic novels #comic books #kindred: a graphic novel adaptation #parable of the sower: a graphic novel adaptation #victor lavalle's destroyer #nubia: real one #long way down: the graphic novel #after the rain #octavia butler #victor lavalle #jason reynolds #l.l. mckinney #damian duffy #john jennings #danica novgorodoff #robyn smith #bookstagram #bookstagram challenge #booklr #bookblr

[the-august-one]

Next up, Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

#graphic novel #currently reading #long way down #jason reynolds #danica novgorodoff

[wonkyreads]

Shelf-Confidence BPC - April 18th: know who you are

#shelfconfidencebpc #long way down #the graphic novel #jason reynolds #danica novgorodoff #my photo #booklr

[russiannationality]

Rostov - Landmarks

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Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds, Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

Will is sixteen years old when his brother gets shot in the park. Will’s brother taught him three rules: never cry, never snitch, get revenge. Will finds his brother’s gun and leaves to go kill the boy he is sure killed his brother. On Will’s way down the elevator he meets several unexpected people.

Long Way Down is already a masterpiece but Danica Novgorodoff, the illustrator for the graphic novel, brings so much emotion. Some graphic novels don’t do the novel justice but Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel is a great companion to the novel. Whether this is your first introduction to Long Way Down or whether it’s a reread, you will not be disappointed by Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel!

Star Rating: 5/5

Check out an excerpt from the Long Way Down audiobook!

#ya books #books #book review #graphic novel #a long way down #jason reynolds #5 stars #danica novgorodoff

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Review: "The Undertaking of Lily Chen"

Review: “The Undertaking of Lily Chen”

I fully realize that Danica Novgorodoff’s “The Undertaking of Lily Chen” is not a new book, but it is a remarkable one. It was first published in 2014, but I had never heard of it until two days ago, during my third hour at the information desk, at night, when I was coming down with a cold and couldn’t bear to look at a computer screen any longer. Maybe that’s because the comics and graphic…

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[cheshirelibrary]

Read The Novel? You Should Read The Graphic Novel 

[via Book Riot]

One of my favourite things to do is picking up a graphic novel adaptation of a book I’ve already read, and lose myself into that story again, without making the commitment of rereading a whole novel all over again. Especially with classics, which I have more trouble reading, choosing the graphic adaptation feels like less of a commitment because it can be easier to digest than a whole ass book, and it can be a more direct and creative approach to the story.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler, Adapted by Damian Duffy, Illustrated by John Jennings

Parable Of The Sower by Octavia E. Butler, Adapted by Damian Duffy, Illustrated by John Jennings

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, Adapted and Illustrated by Renee Nault

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Adapted by Fred Fordham, Illustrated by Aya Morton

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Illustrated by Emily Carroll

Anne Frank’s Diary by Anne Frank, Adapted by Ari Folman, Illustrated by David Polonsky

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by P. Craig Russell

The Giver by Lois Lowry, Illustrated by P. Craig Russell

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

Meg, Jo, Beth And Amy by Rey Terciero, Illustrated by Bre Indigo

Jane by Aline Brosh McKenna, Illustrated by Ramón Pérez

Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu, Adapted by Stuart Moore, Illustrated by Chris Wildgoose

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