Her debut graphic novel, page by paige, was nominated for both the eisner and. Laura lee gulledge so perfectly captures feelings with her expressionist drawings. To be completely honest, jessica actually picked this one up. Page by paige downloadable graphic novel the seattle.
Graphic novels continue to be a source of debate in language arts classrooms. Buy a cheap copy of page by paige book by laura lee gulledge. Page by paige is, simply, one of the best narratives of the internal life of an introvert that ive read. Page by paige, written and illustrated by laura lee. Page by paige by laura lee gulledge tells the story of paige, a 16year old girl, who has just moved from charlottesville, virginia, to new york. In the pages of her sketchbook, she tries to make sense of her new life, including trying out her secret identity. The first book, page by paige, was released in may 2011 and is nominated for an eisner award. Books select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. She has worked in art education, scenic painting, textile design, and event production, among other pursuits.
Reading graphic novel page by paige by laura lee gulledge almost feels like too much fun. Needless to say, the author, laura lee gulledge, did an excellent job in writing this graphic novel. Page by paige book by laura lee gulledge thriftbooks. Laura lee gulledge is an eisner award nominated author, illustrator, and active teaching artist. May 01, 2011 laura lee gulledge, like paige, grew up in virginia and moved to new york. However, i have not been able to answer the question i often find myself asking, amazing artwork aside, what is this graphic novel doing that a. Laura lee also does school visits, workshops, and creative coaching with a masters degree in art. Nov 16, 2011 page by paige by laura lee gulledge really took me by surprise. Jan 10, 2019 laura lee gulledge s stunning art digs deep into the soul and exposes all the ups, downs, and sideways feelings of being a young adult on the edge of the rest of your life. Page by paige, by laura le e gulledge why i picked it up. Page by paige, written and illustrated by laura lee gulledge. Laura lee gulledge is the author of page by paige, which was nominated for the prestigious eisner award. This is a happy book, and an uplifting one, but its definitely not fluff. Teenage paige dreams of being an artist but is plagued by selfdoubt.
Join us as we celebrate laura lee gulledges inspiring book sketchbook. Page by paige ebook hennepin county library bibliocommons. The cover, combined with that interesting title, is what originally drew me to this book. She decides to buy a sketchbook and record her thoughts and emotions with drawings. Page by paige earned a spot in 2012s great graphic novels for teens for many great reasons. Page by paige gn laura lee gulledge, laura lee gulledge on. Shes the creator of the young adult graphic novels aka.
Artist and teacher gulledge s debut graphic novel features young paige turner, who, like gulledge, is a virginian transplanted to new york. It will surely remind readers of the sunday comics, but with more serious issues and themes. As understood, deed does not recommend that you have astounding points. How can she make new friends and find herself in such a book city. Laura lee gulledge crafts stories and panels with images that are thought provoking, funny, and emotionally resonant. Laura lee gulledge graphic novelist abrams books linkedin. The main character is named paige and she is a reluctant artist. Paige has just moved to new york city and shes feeling a bit lost. She doesnt know anybody in this big city, and she feels lonely and scared. Upcoming ya graphic novel page by paige by laura lee gulledge. Sixteenyearold paige turner a product of writer parents, though that still doesnt forgive the somewhat cruel moniker is a recent transplant to brooklyn from rural virginia. Jan 02, 2011 page by paige by laura lee gulledge coming may 2011.
We were looking for graphic novels to incorporate into a session were working on, and page by paige was one that wed seen in a few places. Laura lee gulledge, like paige, grew up in virginia and moved to new york. A sweet comingofage graphic novel about an artistic introvert. I have never marked up a comic book with this many sticky notes before. Laura lee s new interactive book sketchbook dares invites you to try out her favorite drawing activities, which will be coming out in spring 2018 thru. Page by paige ebook by laura lee gulledge 97816121511.
Page by paige, book by laura lee gulledge paperback. She is also a teaching artist as seen through her interactive book sketchbook dares. Page by paige tells that old story of a high school girl in a new town in this case, new york city but paige turner her parents are both writers. Page by paige by laura lee gulledge, paperback barnes. Since page by paige relies heavily on illustrating paige s internal world, how would it have been a different reading experience if it was made as a prose novel. Page by paige discussion guide by laura lee gulledge literary analysis graphic novels as a format. Teens struggling to find their place can see themselves in paige s honest, heartfelt story.
See more ideas about laura lee, teens reading, mentor texts. Paige turner has just moved to new york with her family, and she. The plot in this perfectly crushworthy graphic novel couldnt be simpler. Page by paige, by laura lee gulledge blogging for a good.
Teens struggling to find their place can see themselves in paiges honest. When paige turner and her family move to new york city from rural virginia, she tries to make sense of her new life through her sketchbook, and it helps bring her true personality into the open, a process that is equal parts terrifying and rewarding. She has worked in art education, scenic painting, body painting, and event production, among other pursuits. Video book trailer for the dark matter of mona starr. As she makes friends and starts to explore the city, she slowly brings her secret identity out into the open, a. You have to open one eye and peak at it or youll dissolve into molecules. May 1, 2011 a sweet comingofage graphic novel about an artistic introvert. Page by paige, by laura lee gulledge blogging for a good book. Laura lee gulledge crafts stories and panels with images that are thoughtprovoking, funny, and emotionally resonant. The beautiful image in our header shows old book bindings at the merton college library. Although the novel provides black and white pictures, i believed that laura lee gulledge did this not only for students imaginations to image what the colors surrounding paige might have been, but also. Jul 18, 2011 page by paige, written and illustrated by laura lee gulledge answers this question for me. Laura lee gulledge is an artist, author, and educator based out of charlottesville, va.
May 01, 2011 page by paige by laura lee gulledge tells the story of paige, a 16year old girl, who has just moved from charlottesville, virginia, to new york. Paige turner has just moved to new york with her family, and shes having some trouble adjusting to the big city. Mar 18, 2015 grahpic novel page by paige december 5, 2014 page by paige by laura lee gulledge is a graphic novel told through the eyes of a teenage girl that just moved to brooklyn with her parents. View laura lee gulledge s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Page by paige, written and illustrated by laura lee gulledge, rl. Page by paige book saint paul public library bibliocommons. After finally getting to page by paige by laura lee gulledge, a comic i had picked up at the library and n had read and raved about. This book is paige s sketchbook, and she draws about her experiences.
May 2011 amulet books, a division of abrams soundtrack by the damnwells. This book is sooo cute you cant look at it straight on. Teens struggling to find their place can see themselves in paiges honest, heartfelt story. We were thrilled to interview the creative genius, laura lee gulledge. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. This is just one of the solutions for you to be successful.
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