Summary
Simon Schwartz was born in 1982 in East Germany, at a time when the repressive Socialist Unity Party of Germany controlled the area. Shortly before Simon’s birth, his parents decided to leave their home in search of greater freedoms on the other side of the Berlin Wall. But East German authorities did not allow the Schwartzes to leave for almost three years. In the meantime, Simon’s parents struggled with the costs of their decision: the loss of work, the attention of the East German secre…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781467760287 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1467760285 |
| Author: | Simon Schwartz |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Graphic Universe |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2015 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 184mm x 235mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-18 |
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Critics Review
”…Schwartz’s smart, probing account makes this piece of history matter.“—Publishers Weekly
“Schwartz’s black-and-white cartooning abets this simpler, emotionally resonant style with large, minimalist faces that powerfully express feelings, while realistic backgrounds give an underlying sense of authenticity.” —Booklist
“Depicted in black and white with a realistic style that portrays a grim history without being overly stark, this graphic novel shares an important view of recent history…. A good addition to school and public libraries looking to add diversity to their teen or secondary education graphic novel collections.” —School Library Journal
Simon Schwartz
Simon Schwartz grew up in Berlin, Germany. He is a freelance illustrator and illustration professor in Hamburg, Germany.
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