Amazona

Name: Amazona
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781728448671
Price: 28.99 NZD
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By Canizales

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Summary

In Amazona by Canizales, you follow the journey of Andrea, a young Indigenous woman who returns to the Colombian Amazon after escaping the urban environment. She embarks on a mission to document environmental and social injustices affecting her people and homeland. This graphic novel beautifully illustrates the interplay between tradition, activism, and the struggle for justice.
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This graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve into environmental activism and indigenous rights, told through compelling visuals. It's a narrative that intertwines personal and political struggles, providing a powerful perspective on the fight to preserve cultural heritage and natural resources. If you appreciate vivid artwork combined with meaningful storytelling, this book could be a great addition to your collection.

Amazona

"Andrea, a young indigenous Colombian woman, has returned to the land she calls home. She comes to mourn her child--and to capture evidence of the illegal mining that displaced her family"--

Description

This socially conscious thriller from graphic novelist Canizales examines the injustices of his home country in a stark, distinctive style.

Amazona tells the story of Andrea, a young Indigenous Colombian woman who has returned to the land she calls home. Only nineteen years old, she comes to mourn her lost child, carrying a box in her arms. But she also comes with another mission.

Andrea has hidden a camera upon herself. If she can capture evidence of the illegal mining that displaced her family, it will mark the first step toward reclaiming their land.

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Amazona by Canizales is praised for its powerful and expressive illustrations that convey both beauty and anguish. The graphic novel is noted for its emotional depth, particularly in the portrayal of personal memories amidst a backdrop of significant hardship, capturing a vital and brutal storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728448671

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Graphic Universe

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

Illustrated by Canizales

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 96

Collections

Canizales Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Graphic Novels Young Adult

About the Author

Canizales is a Colombian author and illustrator whose books have been translated into numerous languages. His work has earned several awards including the Cuatrogatos Foundation prize for his picture book Guapa. He lives in Mallorca, Spain. Canizales is a Colombian author and illustrator whose books have been translated into numerous languages. His work has earned several awards including the Cuatrogatos Foundation prize for his picture book Guapa. He lives in Mallorca, Spain.