{"title":"Always Human","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"always-human-a-graphic-novel-softcover","title":"Always Human: A Graphic Novel (Softcover)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a beautifully drawn, sapphic graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a near-future, soft sci-fi setting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst serialized on the popular app and website WebToon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e amassed over 51 million views and nearly 700,000 subscribers. Now, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor the first time, this incredible story has been reformatted for a print edition! Along with the sequel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLove and Gravity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e get ready to fall in love with this ground-breaking story of support and romance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This beautifully illustrated slice-of-life tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"...soft, expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couple's very human experiences, which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e --\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This wholesome plot focuses on building understanding, offering mutual support, and budding self-acceptance, as well as the importance of asking rather than making assumptions; avoiding othering; and regarding all those in one's orbit with compassion...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA charming, sensitive story of love and acceptance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e --\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In a technologically advanced near future, two young women bumble through their first dates and fights together as they enjoy the exhilaration of new love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e....Always Human \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Ari North is an endearingly feel-good sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--Samantha Zaboski, Shelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications-but some people have \"Egan's Syndrome,\" a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these \"mods\" and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a \"natural\" appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen's bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she's still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together, they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves, we will remain . . . always human.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRendered in beautiful detail and an extraordinary color palette, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a sweet love story told in a gentle sci-fi setting by a queer woman cartoonist, Ari North.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAuthor: Ari North\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRomance \/ Sci-fi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRated T \/ Teen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e256 pages\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Popfuel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381973709017,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/7941\/7221\/files\/shop-always-human.jpg?v=1702611773"},{"product_id":"always-human-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"Always Human: A Graphic Novel (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a beautifully drawn, sapphic graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a near-future, soft sci-fi setting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst serialized on the popular app and website WebToon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e amassed over 51 million views and nearly 700,000 subscribers. 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