After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Hugo and
Nebula Award–winning author Nnedi Okorafor’s short story “On
the Road.”
Features bonus
content including Q&As with the creative team and
never-before-seen art and designs!
During a violent and
unexpected storm in a small Nigerian town, the destiny of a Nigerian
American woman named Chioma is revealed . . . and her life is changed
forever. She answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a
boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for
her, and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted
and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive.
John Jennings and
David Brame’s graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors
to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny.
“Jennings paints
an initially terrifying reality, highlighting the vulnerability of
self-discovery and the tension of being from two different worlds and
cultures. Part horror, part magical realism, this #OwnVoices story is
a worthwhile addition to any collection.” —School Library Journal
(Starred)