Awards
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens Nominee
- Junior Library Guild Selection
- New York Public Library Best New Comics for Adults
Overview
""This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country . . . This is just another story."" When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador for a new start in the United States. Reluctant to follow, but unwilling to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her on the journey north. During their trip through Mexico and into the US, they experienced the risks and fears countless people from Central American countries have faced while migrating to different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin, cartoonist Ernesto Saade. The result of their conversation is Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account. This stirring and thoughtful graphic work goes beyond headlines and statistics to provide a powerful individual account of migration. “Until now, the story of Carlos was diluted between thousands and thousands of similar stories (or infinitely worse ones). However, this doesn’t detract from his story or anyone else’s. They’re not numbers or statistics but individuals whose lives are a reflection of serious problems in the region. This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country . . . This is just another story.”
Full Product Details
Author: Ernesto Saade ,
Ernesto Saade
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.526kg
ISBN: 9798765623367
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 12 to 13 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""This graphic migration account is a powerful story and one that humanizes the topic of immigration in ways that are often lost in the confrontational political debates that presently occur. Reviewer Rating: 4""--Children's Literature -- (6/5/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""With delicacy and grace, Salvadoran cartoonist Saade crafts a resonant and distinctive graphic novel debut . . . Each panel is a testament to individual resilience, culminating in an expansive story of human beings triumphing against unspeakable odds.""--starred, Publishers Weekly -- (1/15/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""Powerful vignettes weave the epic odyssey of one family's migration while highlighting the risks and sacrifices undertaken daily by migrants searching for the American dream. The striking illustrations deftly convey complex emotions and poignant symbolism.""--starred, Kirkus Reviews -- (12/29/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
"""Powerful vignettes weave the epic odyssey of one family's migration while highlighting the risks and sacrifices undertaken daily by migrants searching for the American dream. The striking illustrations deftly convey complex emotions and poignant symbolism.""--starred, Kirkus Reviews -- (12/29/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
"""Powerful vignettes weave the epic odyssey of one family's migration while highlighting the risks and sacrifices undertaken daily by migrants searching for the American dream. The striking illustrations deftly convey complex emotions and poignant symbolism.""—starred, Kirkus Reviews ""This stirring work gives a face to the very real experiences of thousands who must make the same treacherous journey.""—School Library Journal ""The story is very accessible to young readers and can be a catalyst for many discussions about immigration and the desire for a better life.""—Good Comics for Kids ""This graphic migration account is a powerful story and one that humanizes the topic of immigration in ways that are often lost in the confrontational political debates that presently occur. Reviewer Rating: 4""—Children's Literature ""With delicacy and grace, Salvadoran cartoonist Saade crafts a resonant and distinctive graphic novel debut . . . Each panel is a testament to individual resilience, culminating in an expansive story of human beings triumphing against unspeakable odds.""—starred, Publishers Weekly"
"""With delicacy and grace, Salvadoran cartoonist Saade crafts a resonant and distinctive graphic novel debut . . . Each panel is a testament to individual resilience, culminating in an expansive story of human beings triumphing against unspeakable odds.""--starred, Publishers Weekly -- (1/15/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""Powerful vignettes weave the epic odyssey of one family's migration while highlighting the risks and sacrifices undertaken daily by migrants searching for the American dream. The striking illustrations deftly convey complex emotions and poignant symbolism.""--starred, Kirkus Reviews -- (12/29/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
Author Information
Ernesto Saade is an El Salvador-born architect turned cartoonist. After years spent in the world of construction work, he left to pursue his Master's Degree in Illustration and Comics from the Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. Now, he works at a non-governmental organization that allows him to devote 100% of his time to drawing comics. Ernesto Saade is an El Salvador-born architect turned cartoonist. After years spent in the world of construction work, he left to pursue his Master's Degree in Illustration and Comics from the Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. Now, he works at a non-governmental organization that allows him to devote 100% of his time to drawing comics.
