My Riot
Published on 3. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-62010-776-8 (ISBN)
Description
1991-Val, a teenager from a conservative family,
has grown up dreaming of becoming a ballerina, but recently something has
changed. She's begun feeling pressure to conform to a specific idea of
beauty, body type, and a personality that just doesn't
fit.
Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl that
doesn't take any crap off anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock. Along
with Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band they
ironically name The Proper Ladies.
Soon Val
and her friends find themselves caught up in a movement with other girls also
starting bands-also finding their voice. Collectively, these "riot
grrrls" discover that their songs ring out loud and powerful, and for Val,
there's no going back.
has grown up dreaming of becoming a ballerina, but recently something has
changed. She's begun feeling pressure to conform to a specific idea of
beauty, body type, and a personality that just doesn't
fit.
Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl that
doesn't take any crap off anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock. Along
with Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band they
ironically name The Proper Ladies.
Soon Val
and her friends find themselves caught up in a movement with other girls also
starting bands-also finding their voice. Collectively, these "riot
grrrls" discover that their songs ring out loud and powerful, and for Val,
there's no going back.
Reviews / Votes
"Striking artwork coupled with a lively story will inspire readers to break free from gendered expectations." * Kirkus * "Full of raw noise & 90's angst, MY RIOT delivers an electric gut-punch of a tale that will have you aching for the return of the riot grrrl movement." -- Kim Liggett, New York Times Bestselling author of THE GRACE YEARMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Portland
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 13 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62010-776-8 (9781620107768)
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Persons
Rick Spears has written numerous graphic novels and comics including, TEENAGERS FROM MARS, BLACK METAL, and THE AUTEUR. He's also written for film, television, and directed a handful of award-winning short films. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, son, and schnauzer.
In between stints as a RICK AND MORTY cover artist, Emmett Hobbes has created short works for SWEATY PALMS, the LIFE FINDS A WAY anthology, DRAW OUT THE VOTE, and THE BEAUTIFUL BOOK OF EXQUISITE CORPSES. He spends hours in the kitchen and misses the beach just terribly. MY RIOT is his debut graphic novel.
In between stints as a RICK AND MORTY cover artist, Emmett Hobbes has created short works for SWEATY PALMS, the LIFE FINDS A WAY anthology, DRAW OUT THE VOTE, and THE BEAUTIFUL BOOK OF EXQUISITE CORPSES. He spends hours in the kitchen and misses the beach just terribly. MY RIOT is his debut graphic novel.