Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!

Gr 4-7–In a book with an incredibly specific subject matter from LaTulippe, it would be easy to think this collection of poems would lose readers who are not deeply interested in the world of the stage. However, this is not the case. At its core, this is a series of love ­letters to an art form. There are so many pieces to making a theatrical production a reality, and each one is treated with dedication in these pages. Even the casual audience member will be captivated by the descriptions of each piece of the puzzle. From the writing of a script to the flypersons, the pit orchestra to the marquee outside—every aspect both scene and unseen (pun intended) is appreciated. Those less acquainted with theatrical terminology have nothing to fear; a glossary of theater terms is part of the back matter. For readers for whom poetry is a fascination in itself, the author explains each form presented, as well. Gonzales's limited color palette helps guide the eye across panels. The characters are illustrated with diverse skin tones and hair textures.