Brian Freschi

Tracing the stages of Taylor Swift's musical career, from her close-knit family ties and the early songwriting of her teen years to the magnificent showmanship and maturity of the 2023–24 Eras Tour, this beautifully detailed graphic novel charts this phenomenally talented woman evolve from the myth of the 'good girl' to a politically and socially astute commentator on life and love. Not only a mouthpiece for generations of girls and women, she is a consummate storyteller. And just as Taylor hides ‘easter eggs’ in her lyrics and performances, this graphic novel contains some easter eggs of its own – hidden here and there to foreshadow what’s coming up next. The IconGraphic series Depicting the stories of cultural legends, told in the bold, contemporary and captivating format of the graphic novel, the series includes the lives of Alexander McQueen, Coco Chanel and David Bowie.

A musician, a visionary, a shapeshifter – David Bowie was an artist of reinvention who was many things to many people, including himself. Through legendary personas, such as Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, his fearless individuality inspired many. But where did the real Bowie exist and what journey did he make to rediscover himself? This graphic novel follows his friendship with Iggy Pop and other musicians, including Brian Eno; it charts his life during this decade and explores the background to his seminal albums Heroes, Low, and Lodger. Calling ground control to all major Bowie fans, this is an essential collector’s classic. The IconGraphic series Depicting the stories of cultural legends, told in the bold, contemporary and captivating format of the graphic novel, the series includes the lives of Alexander McQueen, Taylor Swift and David Bowie.

2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children by ALA - Top Ten Can a sports klutz reach her dream and dance? A charming and hilarious, slice-of-life, middle-grade graphic novel about ten-year-old Electra who refuses to give up her dream of doing ballet.On Texas Library Association's LITTLE MAVERICK'S, Recommended Graphic Novels for Grade 3-5 list.After moving, Ellie feels lonely in her new class. Mom has a solution, the girl needs to join the school's sports team to make friends. There is only one problem, no matter what sport she tries Electra makes an utter fool of herself. In the middle of her misery, enchanted by her cousin's ballet performance, Ellie suddenly knows what she wants more than anything, dancing. If only Mom could agree.A page-turner, full of relatable conflicts, Ellie in First Position is a humorous, positive, and heartwarming story about resilience, self-love, new experiences, and friendship. By the end of the book, Ellie doesn't only learn to accept herself and her family, makes new friends, and even has her first crush, but manages to deal with her bullies too.Fans of The Babysitters Club, Fancy Nancy, or the Stepping Stones series will love Ellie in First Position.