{"product_id":"jane-american-paperback","title":"Jane American - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnnie Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDave Lentz\u003c\/b\u003e (Letterer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ringo Award-winning Best Graphic Novel \u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e is a World War II, small town America rip-roaring adventure and heart breaking coming-of-age tale in the vein of \u003ci\u003eSuperman For All Seasons \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eArchie 1941\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring the war years, Jane is living a life of family, stability, and hope... until she isn't! Until the war delivers tragedy to her front doorstep, and changes her in unbelievable ways that are better left hidden. The end of the war brings with it the reality that dad is not coming home and society has determined that mom can no longer be a Rosie The Riveter to support her family. This leaves Jane with a choice: Stay safe, stay hidden... or embrace who she really is, and what she can truly do, for the sake of everyone that she loves! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e is brimming with the universal and relatable themes of identity, self-worth, you being you in a world that tells you something different; while exploring the appropriate for ALL ages concepts of friendship, isolation, family, super-heroics, and standing up for what you know is right even in the face of self-doubt and insurmountable odds! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is a deeply personal story to the author, Jason Douglas, as it is named after and inspired by his late grandmother who, over 80 years ago, struggled with all the same themes audiences can relate to today! It is dedicated to all the students who have traversed through his public-school classroom the last 26 years, and to his late grandfather who was a key component in the early phases of this thoroughly researched story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders of \u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e will be treated to a tale: Guaranteed to make you cheer! Sure to break your heart! Positive to place you in front of a mirror posing the famous Rosie The Riveter FLEX! And not-so-secretly helping you learn the actual history of a bygone era not so different from our own! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrought to you by the creative team of Ringo Award-nominated writer Jason Douglas (\u003ci\u003eParallel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNo Man's Land\u003c\/i\u003e), with art by Ringo Award-winning Best New Talent Annie Wright, and letters by industry veteran Dave Lentz (\u003ci\u003eFelix The Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpeed Racer\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e is an award-winning, full-color graphic novel following Jane's adventures, friendships, and struggles as she comes of age in turbulent times! This deeply researched yet emotionally powerful story, relatable to kids and adults alike, explores the universal themes of identity, gender, self-worth (you being you in a world that tells you something different), and small-town societal norms in post WWII America. With hints of beloved stories like \u003ci\u003eSuperman For All Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArchie 1941\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e will break your heart, make you think, and have you on your feet cheering by the end!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJason Douglas is a Ringo Award winning, Michigan-based author of graphic novels and stage plays. He has been a public school teacher for the last 26 years and only recently fulfilled a long-deferred childhood dream of writing comics. Jason's first book, \u003ci\u003eParallel\u003c\/i\u003e, from Source Point Press, sold out, elicited a special edition and garnered critical praise with two Ringo Award nominations. His second effort, \u003ci\u003eJane American\u003c\/i\u003e, was the first ever fully self-published book to win Best Original Graphic Novel at the Ringo Awards. The WWII coming-of-age tale, inspired by and dedicated to his late grandparents, is now available in both HS and SC editions from Mad Cave-Papercutz\/Simon \u0026amp; Schuster. Jason's newest graphic novel is called \u003ci\u003eNo Man's Land\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a WWI werewolf chiller exploring the horrors of war, childhood trauma, friendship, and betrayal. Recently, Jason was named as a finalist for the Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year award! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnnie Wright is a two-time 2025 Ringo Award winner, having received the awards for Favorite New Talent and for illustrating the Best Original Graphic Novel, \u003ci\u003eJane American.\u003c\/i\u003e Wright, an illustration student from Ball State University at the time, was honored at the Ringo Comic Book Awards ceremony held during the Baltimore Comic-Con in October 2025. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComic letterer, graphic designer, and occasional artist and writer.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.99 x 5.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46184729247788,"sku":"9781545836224","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/HBsVeZQkSU9781545836224.webp?v=1789609829","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/jane-american-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}