Lizard in a Zoot Suit
Los Angeles. 1943. The summer of the Zoot Suit Riots.
Flaca and Cuata have a problem. It’s bigger than being grounded by their strict ma. It’s bigger than fights with the soldiers stationed near their neighborhood. And it’s shaped like a five-foot-tall lizard.
After a scaly creature rescues Cuata from a brawl in downtown L.A., she names him Chulito. He’s a stranded member of an undiscovered species, with the rest of his family nowhere to be found. When a corrupt military scientist tries to capture the lizard, the sisters will have to scramble to keep their new friend safe. But they’ll do it in style.
Cartoonist Marco Finnegan presents Lizard in a Zoot Suit, an outrageous, historical, sci-fi graphic novel.
“[Lizard in a Zoot Suit] is both a politically charged drama and a pulpy sci-fi story all in one, and an ideal graphic novel for Young Adults.”—Comicon.com
“A new YA graphic novel [that] takes a moment in real world history and turns it into the basis for a thrilling adventure that is never anything less than stylish.”—The Hollywood Reporter
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| Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 144 |
| Publication Date | 2020-08-04 |
Author, Illustrator: Marco Finnegan
Marco Finnegan is an educator by day and writes and draws comics by night. He lives in Temecula, California.
Awards
- Excellence in Graphic Literature Award Finalist
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
Mom Read It
“Marco Finnegan provides smart commentary on racism, gender roles and the counterculture of the period. Teens will enjoy this sci-fi take on a moment in U.S. history that isn’t discussed enough.”-Mom Read It
The Hollywood Reporter
“A new YA graphic novel [that] takes a moment in real world history and turns it into the basis for a thrilling adventure that is never anything less than stylish.”–The Hollywood Reporter
School Library Journal
“A unique and effective lens through which fans of historical fiction can view the treatment of the ‘other’ and race issues of the 1940s.”—School Library Journal
Alex Segura
“This fun, character-driven, all-ages historical sci-fi romp is wacky, out-of-this-world and pure enjoyment. Finnegan pulls out all the stops and crafts a unique adventure that feels fresh and vibrant.” —Alex Segura, acclaimed comic book writer of THE BLACK GHOST, THE ARCHIES and more
Kirkus Reviews
“Though the adventure is fast-paced and fun, themes of racism, colonialism, counterculture, and family are all explored. . . . Period pop horror that will lure readers in for important history lessons.”—Kirkus Reviews
Lalo Alcaraz
“An entertaining and meaningful story. The bicultural characters and diverse Mexican American setting are a fun entry point into some serious Chicano history, the era of the 1940s Zoot Suit Riots. Put on your tacuche and your tando, and get ready for Lizard in a Zoot Suit!”—Lalo Alcaraz, illustrator of Latino USA: A Cartoon History
John Jennings
“Lizard in a Zoot Suit is a beautifully rendered, heartbreaking, and insightful graphic adventure.”—John Jennings, illustrator of Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation