Description
Shaka has fought his brother to the death for rulership of the Zulu. Now king of the southern chiefdoms, Shaka seeks to uplift his people, consolidate alliances, and expand the reach of his power. But challenges both external and internal threaten his rule. A rogue military unit exacts revenge on its enemies. Land-hungry Europeans arrive and ingratiate themselves with Shaka, even while plotting their own path to power. And closer to home, Shaka's own brothers conspire in secret.
300 review copies (150 prepub, 150 postpub) sent to reviewers, booksellers, librarians, bloggers, others. We will seek early blurbs from graphic novelists. Available as an e-ARC on Edelweiss. Leveled and aligned with Common Core. Teaching guide on website, but the book is divided with 64 pages for the graphic novel and an additional 26-28 pages of additional information for teachers and interested parties. We will seek the creation of unit studies curriculum that includes Shaka Rising and King Shaka as part of it, and/or actively seek the inclusion of both books in unit studies curriculum. Marketing to library market begins with galleys in the Baker and Taylor ARC program. Promoted at ALA annual, mid-winter ALA, NCTE, NCSS, and African Studies Association annual conferences. Blog tour with book giveaways. Goodreads giveaway. We will send review copies to relevant organizations such as Teaching History, Teaching Ourselves and TeachingBooks.net and seek features in magazines like Teaching Tolerance. We will seek out book clubs who are interested in the book and offer the chance to win a SKYPE visit with the authors. We will submit the book for all relevant awards. Promotion online via Catalyst's website as well as the imprint Story Press Africa's own website , newsletter, and social media (blog, twitter, facebook, instagram, and youtube) with author and publisher interviews, chats, and guest posts. Submission to the Junior Library Guild Simultaneous e-book, trade paper, and hardback print release We will promote and seek ways to promote within the secular, progressive homeschooling community for this and other titles in the series. Teaching guide in back of book, including in the page count. Foreword written by Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize, Chief Executive Officer, South African State Theatre, Pretoria.
About the Author
Luke W. Molver is a writer & illustrator who believes comic books are the purest language of imagination. He lives in Durban, on the verdant east coast of South Africa, where reality continues to interfere with his life. He is the author/illustrator for Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince, which the Wall Street Journal called admirable and nuanced. Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize is the Chief Executive Officer of the South African State Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa.
Reviews
"Authentically enlightening and entertaining." -Kirkus
"King Shaka: Zulu Legend is an exciting read about a strong-willed ruler who faced enormous challenges, and thoroughly engrossing from cover to cover. Highly recommended, as is the previous graphic novel in this two-part series, Shaka Rising." -Midwest Book Review
"... a bright, brilliant, dark, and turbulent story ..." -New York Journal of Books
"Shaka's story, having been largely passed down through oral tradition, is impeccably researched. Molver's sweeping, epic scenes highlight the importance of Shaka's presence in African history, and the dark, rich colors intensify the underlying struggle between colonial influences and Shaka's quest to defend the Zulu culture. An engaging, panoramic introduction to an important figure in African history. Recommended for collections serving older teens." -School Library Journal
"The graphic novels - Shaka Rising and the sequel, King Shaka - are imaginative, engaging, and innovative ways of narrating the legend of Shaka [...] Characterization of the people in these comic books is very appealing. The illustrations are superbly designed, colorful, and support the storyline concisely. Molver shows deep understanding of Zulu history and culture. [...] Highly Recommended."- Africa Access Review
"[I]llustrated in a bold, rich, exciting way" -Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
"This story would make an excellent fictional hook to get children interested in African history and would lead them to want to learn about the Zulu nation." -Historical Novel Society
Book Information
ISBN 9781946498908
Author Luke W. Molver
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Story Press Africa
Publisher Catalyst Books
300 review copies (150 prepub, 150 postpub) sent to reviewers, booksellers, librarians, bloggers, others. We will seek early blurbs from graphic novelists. Available as an e-ARC on Edelweiss. Leveled and aligned with Common Core. Teaching guide on website, but the book is divided with 64 pages for the graphic novel and an additional 26-28 pages of additional information for teachers and interested parties. We will seek the creation of unit studies curriculum that includes Shaka Rising and King Shaka as part of it, and/or actively seek the inclusion of both books in unit studies curriculum. Marketing to library market begins with galleys in the Baker and Taylor ARC program. Promoted at ALA annual, mid-winter ALA, NCTE, NCSS, and African Studies Association annual conferences. Blog tour with book giveaways. Goodreads giveaway. We will send review copies to relevant organizations such as Teaching History, Teaching Ourselves and TeachingBooks.net and seek features in magazines like Teaching Tolerance. We will seek out book clubs who are interested in the book and offer the chance to win a SKYPE visit with the authors. We will submit the book for all relevant awards. Promotion online via Catalyst's website as well as the imprint Story Press Africa's own website , newsletter, and social media (blog, twitter, facebook, instagram, and youtube) with author and publisher interviews, chats, and guest posts. Submission to the Junior Library Guild Simultaneous e-book, trade paper, and hardback print release We will promote and seek ways to promote within the secular, progressive homeschooling community for this and other titles in the series. Teaching guide in back of book, including in the page count. Foreword written by Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize, Chief Executive Officer, South African State Theatre, Pretoria.
About the Author
Luke W. Molver is a writer & illustrator who believes comic books are the purest language of imagination. He lives in Durban, on the verdant east coast of South Africa, where reality continues to interfere with his life. He is the author/illustrator for Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince, which the Wall Street Journal called admirable and nuanced. Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize is the Chief Executive Officer of the South African State Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa.
Reviews
"Authentically enlightening and entertaining." -Kirkus
"King Shaka: Zulu Legend is an exciting read about a strong-willed ruler who faced enormous challenges, and thoroughly engrossing from cover to cover. Highly recommended, as is the previous graphic novel in this two-part series, Shaka Rising." -Midwest Book Review
"... a bright, brilliant, dark, and turbulent story ..." -New York Journal of Books
"Shaka's story, having been largely passed down through oral tradition, is impeccably researched. Molver's sweeping, epic scenes highlight the importance of Shaka's presence in African history, and the dark, rich colors intensify the underlying struggle between colonial influences and Shaka's quest to defend the Zulu culture. An engaging, panoramic introduction to an important figure in African history. Recommended for collections serving older teens." -School Library Journal
"The graphic novels - Shaka Rising and the sequel, King Shaka - are imaginative, engaging, and innovative ways of narrating the legend of Shaka [...] Characterization of the people in these comic books is very appealing. The illustrations are superbly designed, colorful, and support the storyline concisely. Molver shows deep understanding of Zulu history and culture. [...] Highly Recommended."- Africa Access Review
"[I]llustrated in a bold, rich, exciting way" -Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
"This story would make an excellent fictional hook to get children interested in African history and would lead them to want to learn about the Zulu nation." -Historical Novel Society
Book Information
ISBN 9781946498908
Author Luke W. Molver
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Story Press Africa
Publisher Catalyst Books
