Heart Takes the Stage

Heart Takes the Stage is a graphic-novel collection that compiles the first set of the Heart of the City newspaper comic strip by Steenz. The central character is Heart Lamarr, a middle-school girl living in Philadelphia with her single mother, who dreams of a career in theater while facing everyday issues such as bullying and friendship drama. The book contains several short stories that explore topics like pop culture, ghost stories, and other real-world challenges, featuring a diverse group of characters.