Jamar Nicholas est un artiste et éducateur basé à Philadelphie, déterminé à donner du pouvoir aux jeunes. Il partage ses compétences en enseignant la création de bandes dessinées et de dessins animés. Son travail auprès des jeunes se concentre sur la promotion de la créativité et de l'expression personnelle. L'approche de Nicholas allie la pratique artistique à un engagement éducatif.
Leon struggles with the consequences of his mischievous actions, which frustrate both his mother and the principal. In an effort to protect his mother's superhero identity, he distances himself from his best friend, Carlos. As his behavior spirals, Leon must confront his choices and find a way to reconnect with his heart and common sense before it's too late.
In this second graphic novel, Leon grapples with the challenges of a super ego while keeping a significant secret. The story blends action and humor, showcasing Leon's journey as he navigates personal struggles and the complexities of his superhero life. Jamar Nicholas delivers a heartfelt narrative filled with engaging characters and relatable themes, making it a delightful continuation of the series.
Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school! "Leon is a superhero, whose powers are kindness and common sense. It's a really good book about a really good kid!" -- Jerry Craft, author and illustrator of New Kid "A heartfelt and hilarious hero’s journey. LEON is super!" -- Lincoln Peirce, author and illustrator of Big Nate In the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day. Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles , the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.
In the city where Leon lives, superheroes are everywhere. So how does an ordinary kid who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day.
Long before President Barack Obama praised his work as “an all-encompassing, all-hands-on-deck anti-poverty effort that is literally saving a generation of children,” and First Lady Michelle Obama called him “one of my heroes,” Geoffrey Canada was a small and scared boy growing up in the South Bronx. His childhood world was one where “sidewalk boys” learned the codes of the block and were ranked through the rituals of fist, stick, knife, and, finally, gun. In a stunning pairing, acclaimed comics creator Jamar Nicholas presents Canada’s raw and riveting account, one of the most authentic and important true stories of urban violence ever told.