janawritescomix.bsky.social
#Kidlit MG comics writer ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS, SEEKER SOCIETY | public elementary M.S., CCC-SLP/L | #educomix | ADHD | gamer dog mom | Director of Literacy: Reading with Pictures | she/her | 🚫 Gen AI | 🔜 SDCC
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We pitched it as the first book in the series, and I will always hold out hope for a season 2 to get the green light. Until then, I hope you all enjoy the adventure with the students from Shackleton's School for Seekers.
Aut inveniam viam aut faciam, my friends.
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It's also about understanding that the gifts you've been given don't erase the challenges that come with them or those hardships that just happen to the same person.
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Today, SEEKER SOCIETY hit stores, & readers can have a copy in their hands. If you or someone in your life who wants to read about shipwrecked superpowered kids trying desperately to survive & solve riddles about the mysterious island they've been stranded on, SEEKER SOCIETY is the book for you.
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Over the years since that conversation, we pitched, got notes & revised under the guidance of Matthew Cody, the art of Zack Giallongo, & the colors of Whitney Cogar. The story hit Epic, & I watched my students check it out, but it didn't look like it was going to move to print... until last summer.
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I hopped on board quickly, recognizing the app it would be published on as one I personally used with my students but unsure of the ultimate reach a digital library of books would have on students.
This conversation took place in December 2019.
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Thank you, Tim!!
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I never dared to dream that one day I'd be doing a book signing there. It may have moved down the street, but it's still ✨my✨ B&N.
Napervillains, who will I see there??
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The themes just out of reach. The feeling it was saying more than I could ever understand without feeling like inaccessibly arty Oscar bait (though it deserves All The Oscars). See it in the theatre ASAP.
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Agreed and also it's okay to have leads that are neither antiheroes or borderline assholes snarkmasters.
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🩷💪🏻🏀
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See also: if you don't know what to serve for your wedding dinner. Ten years on, guests still bring it up as the best wedding dinner ever.
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Just followed you!
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In case anyone is wondering if the Animorphs series holds up...
Yes, more now than ever.
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I also got a print from local artist Brianna Boyd who also happened to be there enjoying the festivities! I can't wait to hang it in my classroom. 🩷
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The goody bag included stickers, buttons, and a gift card (I immediately used it on BAD DREAMS AT NIGHT by @adamtots.bsky.social (which I'd read as an ARC but didn't own as a hard copy). Supporting your local bookstores can mean more than just shopping - be a part of the community!
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www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seeker-soc...
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@barnesandnoble.com is having a sale for 25% off preorder books w/ promo code PREORDER25. SEEKER SOCIETY is a full color graphic novel, a middle grade adventure story that takes students w/ powers from X-MEN & wraps it in the mysteries of LOST (except we actually planned the ending from the start).
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Spooky kidlit to review and use with my students?? Where do I sign up??
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Always looking for more people to panel with. 🩷 What do you like to share with people?