The School Library Journal blog has a “best graphic novels of 2008” post, in which longtime friend of Hereville Brigid Alverson is nice enough to recommend Hereville. Thanks, Brigid! (And reading through the rest of the post, I’m very jazzed to be in such great company.)
And the blog Jewschool, which I’ve liked for a long time, posted a very positive review, as well.
Beyond the thrill of a well-told story that is steeped in Jewish culture without feeling forced or condescending, it’s a pleasure to read a story with an Orthodox heroine who’s both a feminist and feminine without being, well, a cartoon.
P.S. I notice that you did it yourself in your most recent comment: “We’re so focused on a conflict where…