May 2024 GN's/Novellas/Manga/Poetry/Nonfiction BOTM - Lunar Boy, by Jacinta Wibowo & Jessica Wibowo

[Alaina]

For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places, from debut twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo.

Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn’t belong. He hasn’t since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship—their home—to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he’s weird, he has a crush on his pen pal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn’t seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can’t even talk to his mom about how he’s feeling because she’s so busy.

In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against all odds, the moon hears him and agrees to bring him home on the first day of the New Year. But as the promised day draws nearer, Indu finds friendship in unlikely places and discovers that home is more than where you come from. And when the moon calls again, Indu must decide: Is he willing to give up what he’s just found?

**This BOTM thread will be open until June 5th @ Midnight (in your time zone)**

[Felicia]

I really enjoyed Lunar Boy. It's elevated Heartstopper. There is cultural significance and queen acceptance. so good.

[Felicia]

I really hope you guys check out this graphic novel. I think it does a good job of tackling the significance of not only identity but cultural identity.

[Alaina]

16%: (view spoiler)[This is a lot of change for Indu. It's interesting that he can still find ways to talk to the moon. I also kind of miss the spaceship family they had before coming to earth. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

26%: (view spoiler)[Aw, his sister was trying to tell him they could see the match together, right? But since he doesn't understand everything, he just feels alone. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

45%: (view spoiler)[I'm really enjoying all the representation throughout this. It does stink that he doesn't think people want to talk to him and be friends for real. I also don't like that he's worried about the people who would gossip. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

62%: (view spoiler)[Okay, what is going on with Alon? I don't see why it's beneficial to treat Indu like this. He better apologize to both Indu and Aminah. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

91%: (view spoiler)[Okay, now we get to know more about Alon. I really liked this trip with him and Indu. Definitely got more answers as to what's going on in his mind. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

100%: (view spoiler)[This was beyond cute. I loved all the representation and how the community just accepted them no matter what. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

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