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The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories

Kate Ashwin editor Kel McDonald editor Alina Pete editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Iron Circus Comics

Published:19th May '22

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In this exciting and historical comics collection, some of storytelling’s finest talents reimagine folklore from North American tribes with a modern twist.

"Enjoyable for reading aloud or sharing around a campfire." -- KIRKUS

“Be careful of what you accept from spirits.”

Loup Garrou, trickster rabbits, and spirits with names that can’t be spoken — the plains and forests of North America are alive with characters like these, all waiting to meet you in this collection of folklore retold in comics!

This fifth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” anthology series features updated takes on ancient stories from tribes spanning the continent, bursting with bedside tales that are thrilling, chilling, and most of all inspiring. Featuring the work of JORDAAN ARLEDGE, MAIJA AMBROSE PLAMONDON, MILO APPLEJOHN, and more!

YALSA's 2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
TLA's 2023 Little Maverick Graphic Reading List
2022 Cybil Award Finalist

2022 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Awards Honor Book

"A unique showcase for some new and up-and-coming Native American talents."  SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Enjoyable for reading aloud or sharing around a campfire." — KIRKUS REVIEWS

"The stories nicely showcase the rich variety of Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and communities throughout the continent." — BOOKLIST

"Visually and stylistically exciting and just fascinating to read." — SMASH PAGES
"A great dip into Native American/First Nation fantasy that doesn’t get the attention it deserves."  THE PULLBOX

"Explores the stories, passed down through generations, of the people who have inhabited Turtle Island since time immemorial."  WOMEN WRITE ABOUT COMICS

Praise for the CAUTIONARY FABLES AND FAIRYTALES Series
"A solid addition to most YA graphic novel collections." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL(The Girl Who Married a Skull) 

“Each black-and-white rendition is solid in its storytelling. An eclectic anthology sure to provoke, amuse, and entertain.” KIRKUS(Tamamo the Fox Maiden)

"Exposes young readers to rich stories and mythologies . . . alongside work from many indie creators." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY(Tamamo the Fox Maiden)

ISBN: 9781945820977

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

120 pages