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No Brain the Same
No Brain the Same
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ABOUT
Featuring Billie Eilish, Dara McAnulty, and Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhangsūn Brown, these fourteen poems spotlight neurodivergent activists inspiring kids ages 5 to 9 to make change.
These fourteen neurodivergent activists began their work when they were young and continue it now, changing systems, politics, policies, and more. The book features poems written by poets who have something in common with each activist.
Fourteen poems by CooXooEii Black, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Liv Mammone, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, K. A. Reynolds, and others honor activists from all over the world and the United States. Additional text goes into detail about each activist's life and how readers can get involved.
Activists introduced:
- Connor DeWolfe by e.E. Charlton-Trujilo
- Helena Donato-Sapp by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
- Billie Eilish by Devin Murphy
- Mia Armstrong by Fiona Morris
- Sadie McCallum by Liv Mammone
- Adam Wolfond by Hannah Emerson
- Liam Garner by Jen Malia
- Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhangsūn Brown by A. J. Sass
- Jazmine Wildcat by CooXooIee Black
- Andy Smith by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
- Molly Seidel by Jeanette Bradley
- Dara McAnulty by Sally J. Pla
- Mollie Davis by Jordan Scott
- Cillian O’Conner by K. A. Reynolds
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Omnibus
- Large, hardcover collections
- Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
- Typically 800-1000+ pages
- Higher price point, often €100-€150
Oversized Hardcover (OHC)
- Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
- Collect shorter runs or story arcs
- Usually 300-600 pages
- Priced between €30-€50
Hardcover (HC)
- Standard-sized hardcover books
- Collect 6-12 issues typically
- Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
- Priced around €25-€35
Trade Paperback (TP)
- Softcover collections
- Standard comic book size
- Usually collect 4-6 issues
- Most affordable option, typically €15-€25
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- Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
- Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
- Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues
The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs