The Fire Never Goes Out
A Memoir in Pictures, a Graphic Memoir
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 3, 2020
From ND Stevenson, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Nimona, comes a captivating, honest illustrated memoir that finds him turning an important corner in his creative journey—and inviting readers along for the ride.
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- Who it’s for
- Essays and mini-comics trace the highs and lows of eight years in ND Stevenson’s creative life.
- Themes
- Creative life, Personal milestones, Life’s highs and lows
- Genres
- Graphic Biography, LGBTQ+ Biographies, Artists' Lives
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From ND Stevenson, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Nimona, comes a captivating, honest illustrated memoir that finds him turning an important corner in his creative journey—and inviting readers along for the ride. In a collection of essays and personal mini-comics that span eight years of his young adult life, author-illustrator ND Stevenson charts the highs and lows of being a creative human in the world.
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Whether it’s hearing the wrong name called at his art school graduation ceremony or becoming a National Book Award finalist for his debut graphic novel, Nimona, ND captures the little and big moments that make up a real life, with a wit, wisdom, and vulnerability that are all his own. Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year!
Making a Creative Life
Essays and mini-comics trace the highs and lows of eight years in ND Stevenson’s creative life.
Come here for
- A candid mix of wit, wisdom, and vulnerability
- Small and life-changing moments, rendered in words and comics
Expect
- An illustrated memoir told through essays and personal mini-comics
- An honest look at the turns in a creative journey
Where it sits
| Graphic Biography | 72% |
|---|---|
| Artists' Lives | 62% |
| LGBTQ+ Biographies | 53% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- LGBTQ+ Biographies
- Graphic Biography
- Graphic History
- Graphic Social Topics
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- History
- LGBTQ+ for Teens
- Assimilation for Teens
- Bullying for Teens
- Authors
- ND Stevenson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 3, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Creative life · Personal milestones · Life’s highs and lows
- Reading lane
- LGBTQ+ Biographies