Navigating With You
Written by Jeremy Whitley
Illustrated by Cassio Ribeiro
Published by Maverick
Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer – and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But it was more than just having read the same book series—neither of them had finished it!
Soon, they become new friends on a mission – to track down the remaining Navigator Nozomi books. This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book, with their story intercut with the tales of Navigator Nozomi. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though—they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love.
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Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Graphic Novel, Age 15 or older
Community Represented: Puerto Rican
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Allyship, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Dating, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Abilities, Discrimination: Racial, Diverse Abilities: Physical, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Graphic Novel, Genre: Romance, Identity: Exploration, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States (North Carolina)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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