Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, by Sarah Stewart Taylor and Ben Towle, was included in two prestigious best-of lists.
This Broad Ocean was selected by The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for their 2011 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. This list includes 63 titles recommended for readers ages 12-18. This Broad Ocean meet ALA’s criteria, being both good quality literature and an appealing read for teens.
It was also included in the 2011 Amelia Bloomer List, an annual list of the best feminist books for young readers. The Amelia Bloomer Project promotes books that “encourage girls and young women to love themselves for who they are, overcoming issues of body image to create new cultural contexts that honor the beauty of all girls and women”.
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