So in terms of how straightforward I can be about that stuff, I'm definitely aware that if I'm writing for middle grade-which in my mind is like 12 and under- I'm going to be careful. I guess I've always had a creed of why in the world would we hide stuff from kids, when kids go to books for affirmation, for reassurance, they are not alone and not different and not weird. The dark issues in Catwoman are not something that's new for me. Can you speak to how you handle representing some of these darker issues, like abuse or homelessness, for young audiences?Īll of my books, unless they're for like six-year-olds, deal with topics that for whatever reasons, other adults -it's never the kids that say, oh, this has tough issues or dark issues. You have a lot of experience writing for children and young adults, and this comic deals with some heavy subject matter. SYFY WIRE Fangrrls had the opportunity to chat with the author about her YA graphic novel debut and her reimagining of Selina into a fierce, troubled teenager trying to survive the hand that was dealt to her. Myracle is often considered one of the country’s most “challenged” authors, as several of her past works have topped the nation’s “most banned” book lists. She now brings her signature authentic teen storytelling to DC to tell a powerful story through the lens of a teenage Selina Kyle (a.k.a.

Releasing in comic book shops on May 1 and everywhere comics are sold on May 7, tackling such issues makes it an ideal read for Mental Health Awareness Month. Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale, written by Lauren Myracle and illustrated by Isaac Goodhart, is the second title to be released under DC Ink, and it has a very different tone than the more recent release Mera: Tidebreaker - dealing with important issues like cutting, domestic violence, homelessness, animal abuse, and suicide.

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