"Monster: A Graphic Novel" by Dawud Anyabwile tells the gripping story of Steve Harmon, a sixteen-year-old boy on trial for his alleged involvement in a robbery that resulted in murder. Through a unique blend of graphic novel format and screenplay style, the narrative reveals Steve's internal conflict and struggle with his identity as he navigates the complexities of the justice system. As he reflects on his life, friendships, and the choices that led him to this moment, the graphic novel explores themes of race, identity, and the meaning of being a "monster" in society's eyes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Monster .

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family. Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award winning artist, illustrator and co-creator of the groundbreaking comic book series Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline. Anyabwile has worked with companies such as Cartoon Network, Turner Studios, NBA TV, Nickelodeon, and many others as a character designer, storyboard artist, illustrator, and concept artist. Anyabwile illustrated the graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best selling novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anyabwile now volunteers, teaches art classes to young students, and gives lectures when he isn't working on his art.