DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom.

Nan is all about following in the footsteps of her mom and loves to read. Being in Egypt is a dream come true. Otto never wanted to go on this trip since he is missing art camp back home. Neither are prepared for the adventure that unfolds after they find a sarcophagus. They accidentally free a mummy cat from a pharaoh’s chamber and take off to find it.

Multiple perspective books usually devote a chapter to each character in a back and forth format. Not so here as Double Booking is a double-sided flip book. Otto relays his story in one direction, flip the book and you get Nan’s perspective. Start with either character! It’s the same story from different viewpoints. A motivating and double insightful way to read a story.

Along the way readers will learn a little bit about Egypt’s past as the kids explore the city. The art work is excellent showing just the right perspective in each scene. Those whose preference in reading graphic novels will find a new friend with Double Booking. The unique format just might sway those not into graphic style books to give this one a try.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: APRIL 16, 2024 PAGE COUNT: 144

About the Authors

Writer: Kim Shearer has been a public educator for twenty years, serving students as an English teacher and librarian. She was named the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. She resides in Hebron, KY with her husband, her two daughters, and her two rescue dogs, Elmer and Gordie. She’s also a pretty amazing big sister to her co-writer, Chas! Pangburn.

Writer: Be it as a writer, editor, and/or letterer, Chas! Pangburn puts words in balloons for a variety of publishers across the industry. He’s been fortunate to have known Kim Shearer, his co-writer and big sister, since birth, so the highs and lows of sibling life are second nature to him. Which, speaking of, their mom says it’s now his turn to play on the Nintendo.

About the Artist

Artist: ​​ Nic Touris is a dork who likes comics so much that he’s illustrated enough to fill a bookshelf. His art is full of bright colors and silly characters. When he’s not drawing, he plays DnD and cooks fancy food, but not at the same time. Nic is a cat person, but also a dog person.

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