Portland Public Library

Maybe an artist, a graphic memoir, by Liz Montague

eng

autobiography

illustrations

no index present

Ages 12 and up, Random House StudioGrades 7-9, Random House Studio

non fiction

Maybe an artist

comics graphic novels

1284920733

by Liz Montague

a graphic memoir

"A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir by one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker, at the age of 22"--, Provided by publisher"When Liz Montague was twenty-two years old, she wrote to the New Yorker, asking why they didn't publish more inclusive cartoons. The New Yorker wrote back, asking if she could recommend any artists. She said 'me, I guess.' Here is the story of Liz's childhood, from the age of five through college--how she navigated life in her predominantly white New Jersey town, overcame severe dyslexia through art, excelled as a track star, and found he calling in life (which didn't involve running). This brilliant, poignant, and at times laugh-out-loud graphic memoir offers up a fresh perspective on life and social issues and proves that you don't need to be a dead white man to find success in art." -- Book jacket

juvenile