Bloom -- Kevin Panetta, Paperback

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band--if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, in which the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Author: Kevin Panetta
Publisher: First Second
Published: 01/29/2019
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781626726413
Age Range: 14-18

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 507372 / Bloom


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 78
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2018 pg. 169

About the Author

Kevin Panetta is a comic book writer. He has worked on books for properties like Steven Universe, Regular Show, Bravest Warriors, and WWE. Kevin came to writing after years dedicated to comics as a reader, retailer, and convention organizer. He lives in Washington, DC, with his cool wife and two cool dogs.

Savanna Ganucheau is a comic artist living in Australia, with a BFA in film from the University of New Orleans. In addition to creating the popular webcomic George and Johnny, Savanna's artwork has appeared in notable publications including Jem and the Holograms, Adventure Time Comics, and Lumberjanes.