The World Is Lava - (Crabgrass) by Tauhid Bondia (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Crabgrass comics adventures continue in this new graphic novel by Tauhid Bondia chronicling the friendship and unconventional family life of best friends Miles and Kevin.

In this new book of Crabgrass comic adventures featuring best friends Miles and Kevin, the friends experience the highs and lows of school life and the surprising complexity of friendship. After Kevin experiences a surprise case of lice, Miles shaves his head in solidarity and accidentally winds up becoming the cool kid at school--a disorienting change from their usual family dynamic. When Thanksgiving arrives, Miles and his dad decide to take over the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong? The World is Lava is a poignant exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the sometimes bumpy road of growing up. With its blend of sharp humor, relatable characters, and colorful comic artwork, this graphic novel captures the thrills and perils of the world as experienced by two preteen boys.

About the Author

Tauhid Bondia is a webcartoonist and illustrator from Kentucky. He has been creating comics online for 15 years, and loves drawing and telling stories as much as ever. His comic Crabgrass is about two best friends surviving childhood in the early 1980s, which launched in newspapers across the country in spring 2022. He previously wrote and illustrated A Problem Like Jamal, a comic about a young brother named Jamal Marcus trying to navigate life and middle school in a modern era.