The first anthology from Native Realities featuring various collected works since our initial publication in 2015. At 96 pages, this anthology is a great overview of the amazing comic book work currently being done by some of the best Native and Indigenous illustrators and writers in North America. Jonathan Nelson's The Wool of Jonesy #1 in its entirety. This is the only publication where you can find this exceptional work. Also features work from the upcoming Deer Woman Anthology and excerpts of other releases from Native Realities.
Small selections of larger works seemed more of a disadvantage for the hero genre stories, where the exposition necessary for coherence ends up missing some opportunity for emotional connection.
The most intriguing was The Wool of Jonesy, which stirred emotions and yet also felt like there were more layers to be explored.
This anthology gives you a taste of some amazing works from Native Realities Press. AILAs Youth Literature Award Middle Grade honor was awarded to The Wool of Jonsey volume 1in 2018. Wool of Jonsey is included in this anthology.
I didn't realize when I picked this anthology up that it was a sampler, with all reprints and some stories cut off after a few pages. But I did find some titles that now I want to pick up :) ______ Source of the book: Lawrence Public Library