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SUSAN KIM has written for more than three dozen children’s TV series, including Reading Rainbow and Are You Afraid of the Dark? and received four Emmy nominations. Ms. Kim teaches in the MFA program at Goddard College. She lives and works in New York City.
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BRAIN CAMP
First Second – August 3, 2010 Neither artistic, dreamy Jenna nor surly, delinquent Lucas expected to find themselves at an invitation-only summer camp that turns problem children into prodigies. And yet, here they both are at Camp Fielding, settling in with all the other losers and misfits who’ve been shipped off by their parents in a last-ditch effort to produce a child worth bragging about. But strange disappearances, spooky lights in the woods, and a chilling alteration that turns the dimmest, rowdiest campers into docile zombie Einsteins have Jenna and Lucas feeling more than a little suspicious . . . and a lot afraid. Praise for BRAIN CAMP YALSA 2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens From its shock opening right out of a horror movie, this graphic novel sets the scene for an old-fashioned scare story. Kim and Klavan, who balanced adventure and kid’s social issues so well in City of Spies (2010), do the same in another well-rounded adventure here, as the far-out (and kind of gross) climax mixes with genuine insight into dealing with parents, fitting into a new crowd, and handling the pressures of performance. Hicks’ line work is cool enough to assuage older readers who might be suspicious of the summer-camp setting.“—Booklist “Kim and Klavan offer a sly social commentary with a fizzy dash of stomach-lurching horror. Hicks’s chunky art goes to town with the revolting possibilities. Smart, disgusting fun.“—Kirkus |
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CITY OF SPIES
First Second – April 27, 2010 By Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal Dizin Mystery, intrigue, and pastries abound in this World War II spy tale. Evelyn typically satisfies her longing for adventure with the help of a pencil and a sheet of paper. But when she makes a new friend, Tony, she’s happy to abandon her art for a real-life search for spies. When the two accidentally uncover a genuine mystery, it looks like Evelyn might end up in the kind of adventure she writes in her comics! Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal Dizin present a period piece that creates an inviting world you won’t want to resist.
Praise for CITY OF SPIES “Kim and Klavan put a sophisticated spin on classic boys’ adventure story elements and handle issues of friendship, economic class, and abandonment. And with villains and danger that just border on the genuinely scary, the tale is filled not only with a thrilling sense of excitement but also with a child’s longing for a grown-up to believe in.“—Booklist, Starred Review “[City of Spies], told with seat-of-the-pants, graphic-novel immediacy, is an artful melding of jewel-box illustration with noir atmosphere—Tintin directed by Hitchcock. The snappy, uncluttered tale has arousing visual flow and plot depth on a variety of fronts.“—Kirkus Reviews “[City of Spies] is truly a beautiful, moving book. For both Young Adults and Old ones. Five out of five time-traveling zeppelin savers.“—Comic Book Resources “A strong book…Engaging…the tale has an authentic feel which brings the historical setting to life.“—School Library Journal |
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FLOW
St. Martin’s Griffin – November 10, 2009 By Elissa Stein and Susan Kim Check out these great Flow videos! With the humor and insight of Dr. Oz and the irreverence of Eve Ensler, this beautifully designed book will get readers talking about a topic that every woman has strong, intensely personal feelings about—but that few women ever discuss openly. Although half of the world’s population experiences it, menstruation has always been the ultimate taboo subject. In this hip, funny and irreverent book, menstruation is explored historically and socially. It answers the questions: what is the point of getting one’s period? What causes cramps and bloating? What did women do before pads and tampons were invented? What about sex during your period—is it healthy or just plain gross? What about chemically shortening or stopping one’s period with the pill—is that such a good idea? Flow covers menstruation’s fascinating—and downright scary—history: ancient Romans thought menstrual blood had the power to kill flowers, cause fruit to fall from the trees, dull razors and drive dogs mad. It was later believed that menstruation balanced the blood, and the deadly medical treatment of bloodletting was created to mimic it. And as recently as 1940, women were encouraged to douche with diluted bleach between periods to keep themselves fresh and dainty. A full-color, beautifully designed book, Flow not only offers a trove of fascinating information, but a pictorial history of this complex, secret and uniquely female process. Praise for FLOW “With wit, sarcasm, and common sense . . . the authors use a pop culture lens to posit a modern, feminist, female perspective on menstruation.“—Library Journal “Its contents, I found, are plainspoken—perhaps it will start chipping away at the taboo. . . .the style is important and groundbreaking.“—The New Yorker “In many ways, Flow is a breakthrough.“—The Daily Beast “Give this book to close friends or (female) relatives with a good sense of humor—or an appreciation of irony.“—The Los Angeles Times “A witty look at the history of ‘the nuisance’…Beyond pointing the finger at those who make us feel unhygienic at times, Flow serves as an educational tool for women of all ages.“—Body & Soul “A highly entertaining mix of science, history, and pop culture. Flow is filled with smart sidebars and full-color reproductions of ‘feminine product’ advertisements that educate and entertain. You’ll find yourself saying, ‘I didn’t know that!’“—The Academic Files, weblog for the academic marketing department of HarperCollins Publishers “At long last, along have come these two women to give us as plainspeaking, comprehensive, and witty a compendium of menarcheal information and reference as we’ve ever had. There is probably no better book for moms who want their daughters to respect themselves in every aspect.“—Booklist, Starred Review “Sassy…Enlightening…Perfect for a preteen’s introduction to adulthood and for women of all ages, this is guaranteed to spark conversation…“—Publishers Weekly “Flow is a riot…a beautiful book (coffee table worthy!) and quite educational, while keeping you laughing.“—Viva la Feminista “Flow isn’t just a book; it’s a movement.“—January Magazine “Best book I read all year. . . “—BlogHer |
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