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My Riot

Rick Spears author Emmett Hobbes illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oni Press,US

Published:3rd Nov '20

Should be back in stock very soon

My Riot cover

1991—Val, a teenager from a conservative family,has grown up dreaming of becoming a ballerina, but recently something haschanged. She’s begun feeling pressure to conform to a specific idea ofbeauty, body type, and a personality that just doesn’tfit.

Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl thatdoesn’t take any crap off anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock. Alongwith Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band theyironically name The Proper Ladies.

Soon Valand her friends find themselves caught up in a movement with other girls alsostarting bands—also finding their voice. Collectively, these “riotgrrrls” discover that their songs ring out loud and powerful, and for Val,there’s no going back.

"Striking artwork coupled with a lively story will inspire readers to break free from gendered expectations." * Kirkus *
"Full of raw noise & 90's angst, MY RIOT delivers an electric gut-punch of a tale that will have you aching for the return of the riot grrrl movement."  -- Kim Liggett, New York Times Bestselling author of THE GRACE YEAR

ISBN: 9781620107768

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 417g

184 pages