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Nubia: Real One

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Can you be a hero...if society doesn't see you as a person?

Nubia has always been a little bit...different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor's cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she's no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn't want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she's reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can't deny the fire within her, even if she's a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst.

When Nubia's best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all--her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class--to become the hero society tells her she isn't.

From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, and with endearing and expressive art by Robyn Smith, comes a vital story for today about equality, identity, and kicking it with your squad.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-The world may laud white superheroes like Wonder Woman, but 17-year-old Nubia knows it's different for Black girls like her. For her whole life, her moms have struggled to keep her safe-and to conceal her super strength and speed; even Black girls without superpowers are vulnerable in a world of systemic racism and misogyny, and paradoxically, Nubia's abilities could make her a target. But during a convenience store robbery, Nubia inadvertently reveals her superpowers while protecting a friend. She soon learns that she's the twin sister of Wonder Woman and discovers the strength to stand up against systemic racism in her town and to the increasingly violent bigotry of a school bully. A good friend with a kind and open heart, McKinney's Nubia is a delightful take on a character long considered to be DC's first Black female superhero. Her desire to combat injustice, combined with her longing for the typical teen experience, makes her the perfect 21st-century counterpart to Wonder Woman. Readers will appreciate the story's mix of adventure and reflection, as well as the list of crisis resources at the book's conclusion. Smith's illustrations in pleasingly saturated sunset pastels set the mood for Nubia's escapades, with charming and modern character designs that still put readers in mind of classic Wonder Woman stylings. VERDICT A thrilling, timely, and thoroughly engaging full-length debut for a classic comic hero. No superhero collection is complete without Nubia.-Darla Salva Cruz, Suffolk Cooperative Lib. Syst., Bellport, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

L. L. McKinney is an advocate for equality and inclusion in publishing, and the creator of the hashtag #WhatWoCWritersHear. Elle's also a gamer, Blerd, and adamant Hei Hei stan, living in Kansas. Her works include the Nightmare-Verse books, starting with the A Blade So Black trilogy, the upcoming Black Widow: Bad Blood as presented by Serialbox; Splintered Magic of the Mirror novels from Disney; and the Jane Eyre reimagining Escaping Mr. Rochester.

Robyn Smith is a Jamaican cartoonist, currently based in New York City. She has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies and has worked on comics for the
Seven Days newspaper, CollegeHumor, and the Nib. She's best known for her minicomic The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town and for illustrating Jamila Rowser's comic Wash Day. Besides comics she spends most her time watching American sitcoms and holding on to dreams of returning home, to the ocean.

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Imported From: United States

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Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bahrain. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Bahrain will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Bahrain are listed on our website.

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Description:

Can you be a hero...if society doesn't see you as a person?

Nubia has always been a little bit...different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor's cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she's no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn't want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she's reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can't deny the fire within her, even if she's a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst.

When Nubia's best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all--her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class--to become the hero society tells her she isn't.

From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, and with endearing and expressive art by Robyn Smith, comes a vital story for today about equality, identity, and kicking it with your squad.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-The world may laud white superheroes like Wonder Woman, but 17-year-old Nubia knows it's different for Black girls like her. For her whole life, her moms have struggled to keep her safe-and to conceal her super strength and speed; even Black girls without superpowers are vulnerable in a world of systemic racism and misogyny, and paradoxically, Nubia's abilities could make her a target. But during a convenience store robbery, Nubia inadvertently reveals her superpowers while protecting a friend. She soon learns that she's the twin sister of Wonder Woman and discovers the strength to stand up against systemic racism in her town and to the increasingly violent bigotry of a school bully. A good friend with a kind and open heart, McKinney's Nubia is a delightful take on a character long considered to be DC's first Black female superhero. Her desire to combat injustice, combined with her longing for the typical teen experience, makes her the perfect 21st-century counterpart to Wonder Woman. Readers will appreciate the story's mix of adventure and reflection, as well as the list of crisis resources at the book's conclusion. Smith's illustrations in pleasingly saturated sunset pastels set the mood for Nubia's escapades, with charming and modern character designs that still put readers in mind of classic Wonder Woman stylings. VERDICT A thrilling, timely, and thoroughly engaging full-length debut for a classic comic hero. No superhero collection is complete without Nubia.-Darla Salva Cruz, Suffolk Cooperative Lib. Syst., Bellport, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

L. L. McKinney is an advocate for equality and inclusion in publishing, and the creator of the hashtag #WhatWoCWritersHear. Elle's also a gamer, Blerd, and adamant Hei Hei stan, living in Kansas. Her works include the Nightmare-Verse books, starting with the A Blade So Black trilogy, the upcoming Black Widow: Bad Blood as presented by Serialbox; Splintered Magic of the Mirror novels from Disney; and the Jane Eyre reimagining Escaping Mr. Rochester.

Robyn Smith is a Jamaican cartoonist, currently based in New York City. She has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies and has worked on comics for the
Seven Days newspaper, CollegeHumor, and the Nib. She's best known for her minicomic The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town and for illustrating Jamila Rowser's comic Wash Day. Besides comics she spends most her time watching American sitcoms and holding on to dreams of returning home, to the ocean.

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