The Book of Human Insects Carrie Golus [Present] is full of smart

[Present] is full of smart artistic choices that illuminate Stein’s feelings in the moment

The Breadwinner tells the story of 11 year old Parvana who gives up her identity to provide for her family and try to save her father’s life

“One of the major books of 2014

this comic glows with love for friendship

The Book of Human Insects Carrie Golus [Present] is full of smartBy Osamu Tezuka. Published by Vertical. Softcover, 368 pages, B&W, 2012. Toshiko Tomura is a genius; the darling of the intelligentsia. A modern day Michelangelo, this twenty year old is already an established international stage actress, an up and coming architect, and the next recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize as Japan's best new writer. Her actions make headlines in the papers, and inspire radio and television programming. And like many