This month, Words Without Borders has its annual “International Graphic Novel” series.
The lineup features comic artists from France, Spain, Perú, Egypt, and Japan. Every panel is translated into English, and each artist brings his or her own distinct style and voice.


![National Poetry Month: “WHEN PRAYER DIDN’T AWAY THE GAY, MY DAD TAUGHT ME HOW TO PLAY DOOM ON THE FAMILY COMPUTER [Golden Shovel]”](https://therumpus.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pic-Ty-Raso.jpeg)
