First Chapter Friday Invisible (graphic novel) Read Aloud

Friday, July 26, 2024 - For this week’s First Chapter Friday read aloud video I’m going share the first few pages of the bilingual graphic novel Invisible written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and illustrated by Gabriela Epstein. Unexpected friendships, a mystery, a middle school setting… there is truly a little bit of something for EVERYONE in this book Side note: it would be the perfect classroom library addition for an English/Spanish ESL classroom!
Book Blurb: Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain, Sara: the loner, Dayara: the tough kid, Nico: the rich kid, And Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same . . . just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help . . . or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school. With text in English and Spanish, Invisible features a groundbreaking format paired with an engaging, accessible, and relatable storyline. This Breakfast Club-inspired story by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of Concealed, and Gabriela Epstein, illustrator of two Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel adaptations, is a must-have graphic novel about unexpected friendships and being seen for who you really are.
Grab your copy of Invisible (graphic novel) from your school or classroom library or if you can’t find it there, order it from Alex at my favorite indie bookstore: Birdy’s Bookstore. www.birdysbook.... It is also available for purchase on Amazon → amzn.to/3AuiVOq
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You can hear from both the author and the illustrator in this video: • Christina Diaz Gonzale...
(0:00 - 1:32) Hear from author Christina Diaz Gonzalez about the unique elements of this book including the bilingual and POV aspects.
(5:08-7:42) - Hear from illustrator Gabriela Epstein about her process
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** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books, and celebrating stories
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
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