YA Graphic Novel: I am Not Starfire by Mariko Tamaki & Yoshi Yoshitani

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To Think About:

1. Reflect on the relationship between Mandy and Starfire. What was your initial reaction when you saw them interact? Did this change for you as the story progressed?

2. How is this graphic novel similar and different from other ones you’ve read?

3. Mandy decides early on that she doesn’t want to go to university; what do you think contributed to this decision? Have you decided your own next steps? Who is contributing to that decision?

4. Mandy and Claire start out in very different situations but come together as the story progresses. Describe their relationship arch and your reactions along the way.

5. How would this story change if you removed the images and only read the text and vise-versa?

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