Marvel: Powers of a Girl by Lorraine Cink
Named one of the New York Public Library''s Best Books for Teens of 2019This is the Marvel Universe. Where the personalities, powers, and straight-up legends of countless heroic women have captured readers for generations.
This unique book is the perfect start--or addition--to any Marvel fan''s collection Using her in-depth knowledge and passion for Super Heroes, Lorraine Cink explores the lives of the exceptional and diverse women of the Marvel Universe. Filled with inspirational lessons and clever observations, each section digs into what these relatable women can teach us all about growth, bravery, and the true meaning of strength. Paired with over one hundred original, vibrant, and emotive illustrations from the talented Alice X. Zhang, this book balances the responsibility and the fun that comes with being a hero.
Featuring popular characters including Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Shuri, Okoye, Squirrel Girl, and more, this book has something for everyone.
Lorraine Cink is a writer, director, and host who has worked as an actor, improviser, and host. Bakersfield, California is her hometown. (Oil used to come from here.) Lorraine is a graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts, Philadelphia University of the Arts, and The Peoples Improv Theater's acting departments, as well as training at UCB, the Magnet, and the Second City. She currently hosts and writes The Marvel Minute and THWIP! She also uploads videos to her personal YouTube account, lorrainecink.
Every Friday night in NYC, she performs live with the PIT house musical improv team Hello, as well as with the Magnet musical house team Legend and the PIT improv team Hero Complex. Lorraine is a published novelist and playwright when she is not acting. She co-wrote Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know as her debut book, and she also wrote Emilia's Wish with Milk Can Theatre Co. which received an Innovative Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding Short Script.
Lorraine is the delighted owner of a dog named Robot, to whom she is indebted.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781368025263 |
| ISBN 10 | 1368025269 |
| Title | Marvel: Powers of a Girl |
| Author | Lorraine Cink |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hyperion |
| Year published | 2019-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |