NBM: Book giveaways, SURROUNDED: America's First School for Black Girls, and more!

Heads up, folks. NBM is rolling out some interesting reads to kick off the new year. Come January, they’re dropping a paperback edition of "WILLIE NELSON: A Graphic History" with some added bonus material. If true-crime is more your speed, Rick Geary’s got another gripping collection for you with "A Treasury of XXth Century Murder, Compendium II."

And if you're into significant historical moments, February brings us "SURROUNDED: America's First School for Black Girls, 1832," a deep dive into a crucial civil rights moment.

Keep an eye out for these releases—might just find your next favorite read.

Looking ahead to January, we'll be publishing a paperback edition of WILLIE NELSON: A Graphic History that includes bonus material and A Treasury of XXth Century Murder, Compendium II, another engrossing collection of true-crime stories by Rick Geary. Beyond that we've got SURROUNDED: America's First School for Black Girls, 1832, a fascinating look at a profound moment in civil rights history coming out in February. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, and now Threads! You'll be the first to know about book giveaways, sales, new books, show appearances, and more! BOOK GIVEAWAYS TWO GIVEAWAYS! We will have 10 copies of WILLIE NELSON: A Graphic History and 10 copies of A TREASURY OF XXth CENTURY MURDER, Compendium II available on Goodreads Giveaways. We always appreciate your reviews on Amazon & Goodreads! Enter giveaway NEW TITLE IN FEBRUARY SURROUNDED: America's First School for Black Girls, 1832 In 1832, Prudence Crandall opened a girls' school in Canterbury, Connecticut, which became a civil rights battleground when she admitted Black students, sparking intense hostility and leading to the landmark case Crandall v. State, a precursor to major Supreme Court rulings on civil rights. Order in Diamond Previews OUT NOW! THE BRITISH INVASION! The arrival of The Beatles, James Bond, and the miniskirt ushered in a new era of English pop culture, leaving behind the antwacky Albion with its bowler hats and tea and crumpets. The British Invasion! covers the music, movies, books, toys, instruments, celebrities, and everything else that sparked a revolution of modernity, all with Bourhis' bright, whimsical drawings and graphic design. From Adele to Ziggy Stardust and Alexander McQueen to Zandra Rhodes: It's The British Invasion, A-Z! BACKLIST TITLES IN DIAMOND PREVIEWS NINA SIMONE IN COMICS Nina Simone in Comics traces the journey of Eunice Waymon, a young African American girl aspiring to be a classical pianist, who transforms into the powerful protest singer Nina Simone, using her talent and resilience to fight for equality and respect. ROSA PARKS On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old black seamstress, refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a symbol in the fight against segregation, as told in this graphic novel biography. HARLEM In Harlem, New York City plays a central role as Stephanie "Queenie" St. Clair, an immigrant who rises to power through the underground numbers racket, challenges mafia boss Dutch Schultz and Harlem's corrupt police during the Great Depression. Backlist in Diamond Previews NBM Graphic Novels www.NBMpub.com © 2024 NBM Graphic Novels