Illegal is a Barnes and Noble Best Book of 2018

Illegal is a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2018

12/13/2018

We are so excited to share that Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illus. by Giovanni Rigano, has been named one of Barnes & Noble's Best Books of 2018!

This marks the fifth "Best of 2018" list for Illegal. The graphic novel has also appeared on the following lists:

New York Public Library's Best Books of 2018
Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2018
Kirkus Reviews's Best Middle-Grade Graphic Novels of 2018
Amazon's Best Books of the Year

An incredibly raw and and piercing look at the current plight of undocumented immigrants, Illegal is an important story that we were honored to share with readers. We couldn't be more grateful for the fantastic support this book has received, and we can't wait to publish more amazing, eye-opening graphic novels that respectfully tackle the serious political and social issues of our past and present. (Stay tuned for more on that!)

Keep reading for a recap of Illegal's highlights from the past year.

Illegal: A Photographic History

Author Eoin Colfer talking to a fan at BookExpo

May 2018: Eoin Colfer signs galleys of Illegal at BookExpo in NYC.

Authors Andrew Donkin and Eoin Colfer with Dominique Raccah, Sourcebooks CEO and Publisher, at the American Writers Museum

September 2018: Authors Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin attend the Sourcebooks cocktail reception at the American Writers Museum in Chicago.

Authors Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin on stage at the Decatur Book Festival

September 2018: Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin speak at the Decatur Book Festival.

Authors Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin are welcomed by students from Jefferson Junior High School

September 2018: Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin embark on a U.S. tour of schools and bookstores to promote Illegal.

Illustrator Giovanni Rigano drawing on a easel pad at a school event

September 2018: Illustrator Giovanni Rigano joins Eoin and Andrew on tour.

Framed artwork from Illegal on display at the Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show

November 2018: Artwork from Illegal is chosen to be displayed at the Society of Illustrators' Original Art Exhibit.

Praise for Illegal

A highly accessible introduction to the plight of all refugees.
—The New York Times

★ [An] achingly poignant graphic novel.
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ Action-filled and engaging.
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ Illuminating.
—Booklist, Starred Review

★ Sure to be a bookseller, librarian and teacher favorite.
—Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

★ Moving and informative.
—ForeWord, Starred Review

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