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The Deep & Dark Blue Paperback – Illustrated, Jan. 7 2020

by Niki Smith (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    14.86 x 2.03 x 20.96 cm
  6. Publisher
    Little, Brown Ink
  7. Publication date
    Jan. 7 2020
  8. ISBN-10
    0316486019
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316486019
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Praise for The Deep & Dark Blue:

One of Buzzfeed's 25 Magnificent Middle Grade Novels To Get Your Hands On ASAP
One of Kirkus's 2020 Best Children's Books
One of NYPL's Favorite Trans, Nonbinary, and GNC Titles of 2020
One of YALSA's 2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
A Top Ten 2021 Rainbow Book List Title
One of Buzzfeed's 17 Great LGBTQ Middle Grade Novels You Need In Your Life!
A 2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalist

 
* "Grayce's coming-out subplot is affirming; she is met with love and support by old family and new. Woven with magic."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Children figuring out where they fit in will appreciate this stunning work that does double duty as an absorbing adventure and a gentle musing on gender identity, family, and acceptance."―School Library Journal, starred review

"This full-color graphic novel has much to offer its readers: the action of a family coup, the world building of a fascinating faith of spinners and weavers, and a transgendered character finding her place in the world."―School Library Connection

"[C]apable worldbuilding and a positive look at transgender identity [...] Smith's anime-inspired illustrations are smooth and beautifully costumed, with an open, cartoon expressiveness."―Publishers Weekly

"Smith's artwork, recalling classic manga, delivers clearly choreographed action and intense facial expressions, which capably communicate poignant emotion during the many bittersweet scenes. [...] A rich tapestry of a story, with action and character development in equal measure."―Booklist

"[...] Smith's quick pacing and world building make this a page-turner for lovers of adventure and magic."―BCCB

"[The Deep & Dark Blue is] exactly the type of book to give to a trans child who's coming to terms with their identity. Smith designed the story to be gentle and empathetic while also providing the fun and thrills of a fantasy epic of daring-do and friendship. This is a complete epic story...a book for a kid to cherish and keep forever."―Bleeding Cool

About the Author

Niki Smith is a cartoonist based out of Munich. She is a Lambda Literary Award-nomindated author for Crossplay, has been digitally published by DC Comics and The Nib, and has contributed to the Lambda Literary Award-winning Beyond anthology. This is her debut middle grade novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Ink; Illustrated edition (Jan. 7 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316486019
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316486019
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 540 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.86 x 2.03 x 20.96 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Niki Smith is an author, artist and lover of fine comics (and some pretty trashy ones too). Her work is joyously queer, and she is the author of the Lambda Literary Award-nominated graphic novels The Deep & Dark Blue and Crossplay. Her latest work, The Golden Hour, was a Kirkus, SLJ, and NYPL Best Book of 2021. Niki now lives in Munich, Germany with her wife and two bilingual cats.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic graphic novel
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and emotional
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M.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous middle school graphic novel with trans rep! I want more from this world!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great graphic novel
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4.0 out of 5 stars More please!
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