It follows Eric "Bitty" Bittle, an adorably tiny and pure hockey player/vlogger/baker in his escapades on and off the ice. Originating as a webcomic, Ukazu brings a fresh and colorful art style that changes to emphasize different storytelling moments in the book. More on that in a moment, as Check Please is certainly a fun book and you should definitely go check it out from your local library. With the American Library Association stating they’ve ‘ seen an uptick in challenges, constant challenges to materials dealing with LGBTQIA persons and experiences,’ (Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the Office of Intellectual Freedom with the ALA) it is important to protect books such as this as well as stand up for libraries and those who promote intellectual freedom and fairness of access for everyone. One might be surprised, however, to learn it is the centerpiece of several library challenges in my local area lately, with an entire city council meeting being held to discuss possible removal of the book (read about it here). A saccharine sweetness to be honest, but this is just a fun and adorable escapism of gay romance and hockey.The story focuses on supportive friendship and being true to your identity and the book is just a refreshing blast of positivity. Check Please! by Nigerian-American author and illustrator Ngozi Ukazu is such an unbelievably cute and sweet YA graphic novel. A book so cute people are trying to ban it at libraries.
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