ARMAVENI: A YA Graphic Novel


ARMAVENI

A YA Graphic Novel
Levine Querido
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

A bold, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl’s quest to uncover her family’s history during the Armenian genocide.

Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them — all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family’s history in Armenia and Turkey –where they came from and how they came to America — but it is just too painful for her parents. All Nadine knows is that they were caught up in the Armenian genocide.

Until one day the dam bursts. And through that flood of stories and memories, and a trip back to their people’s homelands, Nadine discovers a key to unlocking her own heritage and the courage to speak up when injustice rears its head again. 

Told in interwoven historical, contemporary, and fantastical sequences, Armaveni is a gripping graphic novel debut and a much-needed historical document.

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BOOK SIGNING
March 10, 2026
6:00pm Green Apple Books on Clement
506 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94118
* Book signing only
To RSVP please use this link: https://greenapplebooks.com/event/2026-03-10/clement-st-nadine-takvorian-author-signing

BOOK LAUNCH – ARMAVENI
March 14, 2026
6:30pm Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore
2904 College Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705
* In conversation with local, award-winning author, Eugene Yelchin.
To RSVP please use this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980506448100?aff=oddtdtcreator

March 15, 2026
Cartoon Art Museum
781 Beach St. Fl 1, San Francisco, CA 94109
*Panel and Emerging Artist Exhibition – More info to come

March 21, 2026
6:00pm Linden Tree Books
265 State St. Los Altos, CA 94022
* In conversation with local author, Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2026-2027: Deadline is May 1

The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of
Armenia is accepting applications for the the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2026-2027 program.

Join the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2026-2027 and become one of the young leaders building bridges between Armenia and the Diaspora.

The program is for 1 year, has 2 stages, and covers the period from August 2026 to July 2027, of which 2 weeks will be spent in Armenia, from August 24 to September 6, 2026.

Throughout the rest of the year, participants will carry out activities planned during the program in their communities.

The program will be conducted in Armenian. It will be a blend of theoretical and practical work. 

Apply Here

2 May 7pm: Table read of the play “On the Other Side of Mount Ararat,”

The Cultural Organization of the St Andrew Armenian Church invites you to a special table read of the play “On the Other Side of Mount Ararat,” written by Mariam Manoukian (Emma Raffi). This powerful work is dedicated to the heroic defense of the people of Van in 1915.

Following the reading, we will host an active discussion regarding the play’s format and its creative impact. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gather for remembrance and meaningful conversation.  Light appetizers and wine will be served.

When: May 2nd, 7PM
Where: Amerian Hall, St. Andrew Armenian Church
Introduction by: Author Mariam Manoukian

Mariam is also author of The Sword of Iarsha, a play performed in Yerevan in 2018. 
We look forward to seeing you there! 🍷