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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Though this is a tale about bullying, Parda ( The Gentleman Bat ) resists the urge to moralize. Instead, he creates a character who responds to aggression with quiet resourcefulness, and without involving grownups or attempting vengeance. His watercolor and monoprint spreads recall Satoshi Kitamura; they're built on warm, expressive black lines, making even the girl's dreary school, with its cracked tiles and metal doors, worth a closer look." -- Publisher's Weekly
"A subtle reminder that education is a gift no amount of bullying can spoil." -- Kirkus Reviews
" Graduation Day clearly demonstrates Parda's genuine flair for visual storytelling, making Graduation Day highly recommended for family, elementary school and community library picture book collections." -- Midwest Book Review
"While the messages of bullying, change and peace are clear, the thought-provoking artwork makes this a book to be savored and discussed by readers of all ages." -- BookPage
"This is a resonating story without words that is not a preachy bullying message of 'do not bully; it's wrong.' This is about a victim who, despite it all, is able to create hope and beauty where there must have been a lot of heartache." -- Angela Ferraris, Reading 32 Pages
