ripple effects deluxe edition by jordan hurt

Illustrated by Bruno Chiroleu, colored by: Jordan Hart, lettered by Oceano Ransford

George is trying to live his life under the radar as much as possible. He wants to write the next great American novel, but many of life’s worries pile up and cause crippling writer’s block. For starters, he’s living in a trailer behind his parent’s house, he has a year left under their insurance, and he’s developed type 1 diabetes. While most adults don’t develop type 1 later in life, George’s diagnosis came with another development: impenetrable skin and near imperviousness to damage. One day, he crosses paths with a local super hero who desperately tries to convince George his fellow humans need him. Other than the normal fears for becoming entangled in superhero dealings, George worries about his blood sugar crashing or needing his glucose pen at an inopportune time. He also worries how superhero life will impact his ultimate goals of becoming a writer and paying off his mounting medical debt.

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This story is important to tell from the perspective of invisible and life-long illnesses, especially the social stigma and varied treatments that people receive given others’ perception of them. But equally important are the included voices throughout the comic from comics creators, academics, and others in the community who have invisible illnesses and are courageously sharing their stories. These are nestled between chapters and included in prefaces and afterwards. These moments provide valuable human moments and beautiful places to stop, discuss with readers, and encourage empathy. Also included in this deluxe edition are lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other bonus content that make this a stand out on library shelves.

Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12

Publisher: Fanbase Press
Publication Date: 9798989112012
ISBN: November 13, 2024 (Paperback)

​Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Comicbooks, Action Adventure, Superheroes, Disabilities, Family