Posted by Casey on Saturday, Aug 19, 2017
Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez is a delightfully creepy and beautiful graphic novel. Part fairy tale, part nightmare with an ending open enough for sequels, this is journey you won't want to miss. While the visuals are enough of a hat tip to other artists to catch and enjoy--Cartoon Saloon, Vera Brosgol, Emil Carroll etc.--Alvarez's use of color, negative space and overall pacing are unique and memorable.
Nightlights is Alvarez's first graphic novel, so be sure to watch for more from her in the future!
About the Author
Casey buys books for ICPL's youngest readers. However, she enjoys reading books of all shapes and sizes. You can find her at the Children's Desk, out and about at one of our area preschools, or providing in-house programming like StoryJAM.
Hyewon Yum is one of my favorite author illustrators and her new story is a delight! Be sure to check out all of her other books and the Hazel Westgate Collection in the Children's Room to see one of her beautiful originals. -Casey