No Ivy League

author: Hazel Newlevant
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.21
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2019/08/26
date added: 2019/08/26
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'No Ivy League' with story and art by Hazel Newlevant is a graphic novel based on the author's own experiences with a summer job in Portland.

Hazel is a homeschooler trying to save up money for a concert. When a job shows up to clear ivy from a large park in Portland, she takes it. She finds herself surrounded by other kids from different backgrounds. She wants to fit in, but feels like an outsider. She learns through an incident that this is a group of at-risk youth, and it causes her to check her privilege and see things differently.

I liked this story of learning to get along with others. It has a frankness and honesty that is refreshing. The black and white art works for the story. It's not a story I'd recommend to younger readers due to some of the story content, but it's fine for older teen readers. I feel like there is a lot here, and it doesn't get resolved, but maybe that leaves things open for reflection and discussion. Perhaps the author is still grappling with things that happened.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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