Title: LIFE GN (2006) #10

Publisher: Tokyo Pop (Formerly Mixx)

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LIFE GN 10 (OF 16) (MR)
Title: LIFE Creator: Keiko Suenobu Volume 10: 978-1-4278-0913-1 Price: $10.99 (Can) 11.99 Format: Manga, 192 pgs. Volume Number: 10 of 16 Dimensions: 5 x 7.4375 ' Category: Drama Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Content Indicator: Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity, Moderate Sexuality, Illegal Drug Use, Moderate Violence, Moderate Language Sales Territory: USC Product Synopsis: AYUMU finally comes out and says she's being bullied. Anger, confusion, and escalation in conflict follow. Eventually Mr. Anzai is convinced not to call the police and leaves, having taken the school's promise to sort this all out, but not before he threatens the jobs of every teacher in the school! Sell Sheet Keynote: Cutting, suicide, and high school have never been this real Key Selling Points: • 'The pain felt by the characters is palpable and affecting. The characters and their emotional reactions to situations feel real.' -VOYA • 'I have read the (advanced reader copy) of Life, and thought that it was superb - both the writing and illustrations were exceptional' -J. Feigelman, Teen Services Librarian, Goshen Public Library & Historical Society • Volumes 1 and 2 promoted via national consumer print advertising campaign in Girls Life summer and fall 2006; internet advertising targeting tween and teen girl sites-more than 2 million impressions • This gritty, high quality shojo series from Kodansha is filled with undeniable teen angst and self-torment and tackles real topics such as cutting, suicide, bullying, and gangs • Volumes one and two feature a postscript from licensed psychologist, Susan M. Axtell Psy. D., who is experienced in suicide counseling • Winner of the 30th Kodansha Shojo Manga award • Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory sticker on the front cover