Hello again, nerd friends, and may I wish you all a happy (if somewhat belated) Disability Pride Month! I think you will find today’s Riot Rec theme especially appropriate.
But first, I want to remind you about the Editorial Operations Associate position currently open at Book Riot. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who likes keeping things organized and running on time. Click here to apply!
Bookish Goods
Manga Mug Lover by FunnyGiftsCreation
I bet a lot of you can relate to this mug, especially before it is filled with coffee! $20+
New Releases
Pokémon Journeys Vol. 3 by Machito Gomi
Ash is back, and he’s brought a new friend with him! Goh is here to accompany him on his dangerous adventures, which involve battling against multiple Legendary Pokémon and even an encounter with Mewtwo!
RWBY/Justice League by Marguerite Bennett and Aneke
Do you like the web series RWBY? How about the Justice League, DC’s greatest heroes? Now you can get them both at the same time! The world of Remnant is facing many threats, so its defenders decide to team up with the Justice League’s flagship members — Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman — to set things right over the course of fourteen exciting issues, all collected here.
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: disability! July is Disability Pride Month, which means it’s the perfect time to read these graphic novels featuring disabled protagonists!
Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton and Aśka
This Australian comic is a sweet YA romance between Maisie and Ollie, who meet at a fan convention (the best way to meet someone!). Maisie is disabled, just like her favorite character on her favorite show, and she goes to the con hoping to meet her idol — and finds Ollie instead.
Living with Viola by Rosena Fung
Some kids have imaginary friends. Livy has Viola, the personification of her anxiety that only she can see. Livy tries her best to ignore Viola and fit in at her new school, but it’s only when she starts asking others for help that she learns to truly live with Viola. While this comic is aimed at kids, anyone who struggles with mental illness will identify with Livy’s difficult yet rewarding journey.
Before I sign off, I would like to express my condolences to the Yu-Gi-Oh fans who are mourning the loss of Kazuki Takahashi this week. It’s always hard when someone who brought so much joy to your life passes away, and I hope you can find a measure of peace in his legacy of beloved creative works.
~Eileen