While the first-day-at-a-new-school anxieties are real, so is the subtly shifting dynamic between the more reserved Maureen and more extroverted Francine. Maureen and Francine Carter are starting sixth grade.
But there’s an added element of complexity at play in this story: how do you grow up and become your own person when you’re an identical twin? The result is the best contemporary middle grade graphic novel you’ll read this year. Varian Johnson (along with illustrator Shannon Wright) focuses on this transformation in Twins, his first graphic novel. To listen to the whole archive of Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine, subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever else you find your favorite podcasts.The process of growing up and becoming your own person can be tough. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. But the story is told from Maureen’s point of view, and Ahnya O’Riordan’s youthful voice captures her anxieties about change and her frustration at her sister-which manifest in her also running for class president! Sound effects and upbeat music set the scene as O’Riordan and Capeless convey the twins’ growing conflict over the election-and the strength of their bond when secrets come to light. Maureen and Francine are Black twin sisters forever being mistaken for one another until they start middle school and outgoing Francine, voiced with confidence by Grace Capeless, decides to run for class president. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly talk about the lively and fun full-cast production that brings Twins, Varian Johnson’s Eisner-nominated middle-grade graphic novel, to life. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens.
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