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Series: A Career in Books A Novel about Friends, Money, and the Occasional Duck Bun Hardcover Kate Gavino 9780593185483 $27.00 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Aug 02, 2022

A Career in Books is a graphic novel for everyone who’s wanted to “work with books” and had NO idea what it entailed. It’s for those who were taken aback by that first paycheck. It’s for those who wanted a literary career even in the face of systemic racism, who dealt with the unique challenges of coming from an immigrant family, and whose group chat is their lifeline.Shirin, Nina, and Silvia have just gotten their first jobs in publishing, at a University Press, a traditional publisher, and a trust fund kid’s “indie” publisher, respectively. A... + Read More
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Series: Across a Field of Starlight (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Blue Delliquanti 9780593124130 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 08, 2022

An epic sci-fi graphic novel romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another through time, distance, and war. An amazing story that explores the complexity of human nature and what brings us together.When they were kids, Fassen’s fighter spaceship crash-landed on a planet that Lu’s survey force was exploring. It was a forbidden meeting between a kid from a war-focused resistance movement and a kid whose community and planet are dedicated to peace and secrecy. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems.... + Read More
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Series: Amethyst Paperback Amy Reeder 9781779507471 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 Mar 02, 2021

Reintroducing Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld! Teenager Amy Winston lives a second life in the magical realm of Gemworld, where she is known as Princess Amethyst. Or at least she did. When she tries to return to Gemworld to celebrate her 16th birthday in style, she discovers that the Amethyst Kingdom is mising! Her subjects have vanished, and no one in any of the neighboring lands—note evenher best friend—remain loyal to her house. Left alone and dejected in this colorful fantasy realm, Amy must find new allies and confront dark secrets if she... + Read More
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Series: Anne of Green Gables (Illustrated Novel) Paperback L. M. Montgomery 9781626925403 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 26, 2017

An all-new illustrated edition of the beloved classic by Lucy Maud Montgomery with adorable artwork by manga artist Maki Minami! When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help them tend their farm on Canada’s Prince Edward Island, they are shocked when an eleven-year old girl is sent to them instead, the affable Anne Shirley. Despite their initial disappointment, the Cuthberts are quickly won over by Anne’s charm, spirit, and wit. Follow Anne as she adapts to her new family and finds a place for herself on the island—befri... + Read More
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Series: Peapod Farm Apple Crush (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Lucy Knisley 9781984896872 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 03, 2022

After finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challenge - figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. This middle grade graphic novel explores family, friendship, and change!Jen is just getting used to her life on Peapod Farm with her new stepsisters, Andy and Reese. But when the school year starts, there are even more changes in store for her. Jen has to navigate new friends and new challenges—but at least she’ll have Andy with her, right? As she start... + Read More
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Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender Chibis Volume 1--Aang's Unfreezing Day Hardcover Kelly Leigh Miller 9781506726618 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 31, 2023

Celebrated children’s author Kelly Leigh Miller (I am a Wolf; I Love My Fangs) teams with Avatar fandom favorite artist Diana Sim to bring young Avatar fans and their families this heartwarming tale of love, celebration, and friendship, in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series writer Tim Hedrick.Can you imagine not knowing your own birthday?That’s the situation for Aang, who was frozen in an iceberg for a hundred years! Luckily his friends Katara, Toph, Sokka, and Zuko have a plan to surprise him with a n... + Read More
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Series: Bandette Volume 4: The Six Finger Secret Hardcover Paul Tobin 9781506719269 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 14 Jul 20, 2021

The most unlikely of patrons hires Bandette, the greatest thief in the world, to pilfer a painting whose brushstrokes hold centuries of hidden messages!Unfortunately, a series of felonious rivals contrive to snatch the art for themselves! Bandette and her adversaries utilize skill, romance, and murderous intent, as the canvas passes from larcenous hand to hand as they each struggle to possess…THE SIX FINGER SECRET!
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Series: Be Gay, Do Comics Paperback The Nib 9781684057771 $33.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Sep 01, 2020

The dream of a queer separatist town. The life of a gay and Jewish Nazi-fighter. A gender reveal party that tears apart reality. These are the just some of the comics you'll find in this massive queer comics anthology from The Nib.Be Gay, Do Comics is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride. Brimming with resilience, inspiration, and humor, an incredible lineup of top indie cartoonists takes you from the Amer... + Read More
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Series: Better Place Paperback Duane Murray 9781603094955 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 26, 2021

This sidekick misses his superhero…After hearing that his grandfather has gone to a “better place”, a boy sets off on a grand adventure to find him, dressed as his favourite comic book character.Dylan just moved to a new house, with no friends, and a mother who doesn’t have time for him. Luckily, he has his grandad. Together, they are Red Rocket and Kid Cosmo, who save the universe every day with the power of imagination! But one day, Dylan learns that his grandad is suddenly gone… to a “better place.” Now, Kid Cosmo will have to save the day, ... + Read More
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Series: Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Black Panther Paperback Don McGregor 9780143135814 $37.00 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Jun 14, 2022

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy.A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as explorations of the relationship betwee... + Read More
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Series: Bug Boys Bug Boys: Adventures and Daydreams (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Laura Knetzger 9780593309520 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 May 31, 2022

When two bug friends leave their small hometown, they realize there’s a lot to learn about the outside world and themselves! This middle grade graphic novel series returns filled with friendship and adventure!These two best friends are ready to explore beyond Bug Village and also, try new things together. Between sleepovers, and a cooking contest, these beetles have their hands full of exciting activities! Though they might save the haunted house adventure for last…. Bug Boys return with all-new stories about our favorite bug pals. This amazing... + Read More
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Series: Bug Boys Bug Boys: Outside and Beyond (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Laura Knetzger 9781984896780 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Feb 09, 2021

Little bugs, big feelings! Rhino-B and Stag-B are back for more in this all-new graphic novel perfect for readers of Investigators and Catstronauts. These best friends are ready for new adventures!Meeting a bat? They’re on it! Getting lost in a labyrinth? Might be scary. Each day is new and exciting for these two beetles, and together they’ll face challenges and help their friends along the way. Laura Knetzger returns with a story filled humor, hijinks, and a lot of adventure. Rhino-B and Stag-B lead the way on a life filled with mindfulness, f... + Read More
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Series: Burt's Way Home Hardcover John Martz 9780735271029 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jul 05, 2022

A cosmic accident has left Burt stranded on Earth…or so he says. An early graphic novel of foster care and the meaning of home, for fans of Binky the Space Cat.Burt is an alien from a distant galaxy with advanced technology, but an accident has made his parents disappear and trapped him on Earth. And no matter what he does, he can’t seem to get lowly Earth technology to work well enough to get him home.That’s his story, anyway. From the perspective of his foster mother, Lydia, Burt is a confused and lonely little boy who’s difficult to understa... + Read More
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Series: Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Captain America Paperback Jack Kirby 9780143135753 $37.00 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Jun 14, 2022

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as explorations of the relationship betwe... + Read More
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Series: Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher 1: Catch the Munchies! Paperback David Fremont 9781645950059 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 21, 2022

Fast food, monsters, and an super funny, madcap adventure combine in this graphic novel series starter as Carlton Crumple sets out to stop the Munchie monsters from taking over every Chubbzy Cheeseburger in America! Fans of series like Lunch Lady and Dog Man will gobble this down.Carlton Crumple has been obsessed with monsters ever since his older brother dressed up like them to scare him. He is determined to rid the world of monsters! Even though he’s only eleven….When a band of fast food crazed Munchies storm into a burger joint where Carlton... + Read More
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Series: Cat Massage Therapy Cat Massage Therapy Vol. 1 Paperback Haru Hisakawa 9781648276569 $18.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Dec 21, 2021

A full-color manga about purrfectly professional massage therapists: fluffy cats who knead your troubles away.Nekoyama, worn out after another long day at the office, stops at a therapeutic massage parlor—only to discover that it’s run by a cat! Not only that, but the cat actually does the massaging?! As the professional “meowsseur” digs soft toe beans into Nekoyama’s aching muscles, his heart warms and his worries melt away. This is only the beginning, as he and other world-weary workers are about to meet the other feline professionals who hav... + Read More
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Series: Catwoman: Soulstealer (The Graphic Novel) Paperback Sarah J. Maas 9781401296414 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jun 01, 2021

It’s been two years since Selina Kyle last set eyes on Gotham City…and now that Batman is gone…Selina is back! Or at least, Holly Vanderhees is. As Gotham’s newest socialite, she’ll put her old talent for picking pockets to new use while rubbing shoulders with the city’s finest citizens. But her past is catching up to her, and she is running out of time…Luke Fox has been looking for just the right opportunity to show Batman he can protect the city from Gotham’s worst as Batwing. When several high-profile fundraisers are disturbed, Luke’s clande... + Read More
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Series: Cells at Work! Baby Cells at Work! Baby 3 Paperback Yasuhiro Fukuda 9781646512416 $16.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Feb 08, 2022

It’s no easy feat to keep a body happy and healthy, so even the newest cells have their tiny hands full! Join these cute baby cells as they work hard within their infant body, in this adorable spinoff of Cells at Work! Perfect for fans to read or share with kids who enjoyed the original series.THE STRUGGLES ARE REALA lot has happened since the baby’s left the womb, but things are only just starting to ramp up! Where does this oxygen delivery go? What’s that mysterious white liquid pouring into the stomach? Oh no, a bacteria invasion again?! Wai... + Read More
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Series: Cells at Work! Baby Cells at Work! Baby 4 Paperback Yasuhiro Fukuda 9781646513031 $16.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Jun 07, 2022

It’s no easy feat to keep a body happy and healthy, so even the newest cells have their tiny hands full! Join these cute baby cells as they work hard within their infant body, in this adorable spinoff of Cells at Work! Perfect for fans to read or share with kids who enjoyed the original series.NOT KIDDING AROUND In the same way that a baby eagerly learns how to crawl, the cells in a baby’s body work just as hard! Food allergies, summer colds…When things are tough for mom and dad, the cells are busy too! As the baby starts to eat baby food and g... + Read More
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Series: Coming Back (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Jessi Zabarsky 9780593120026 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 18, 2022

A beautiful graphic novel fantasy romance that follows two young women who have to go on their own separate adventures to discover the truth about themselves and about each other. Preet is magic. Valissa is not. Everyone in their village has magic in their bones, and Preet is the strongest of them all. Without any power of her own, how can Valissa ever be worthy of Preet’s love? When their home is attacked, Valissa has a chance to prove herself, but that means leaving Preet behind. On her own for the first time, Preet breaks the village’s most ... + Read More
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Series: Creepy Cat Creepy Cat Vol. 1 Paperback Cotton Valent 9781648277870 $18.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Grade (US) from 8 - 12 Oct 19, 2021

A full-color young adult graphic novel series that originated as a webcomic about a beloved ghostly cat!Flora moves into a mysterious mansion and finds it inhabited by a strange creature—Creepy Cat! Thus begins her strange and sometimes dangerous life with a feline roommate. This Gothic comedy brings the chuckles…and the chills! Since 2014, Cotton Valent’s hilarious webcomic Meawbin The Creepy Cat has charmed online audiences across the world. Enjoy this full-color graphic novel series for audiences new and old!Series Overview: Flora has just m... + Read More
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Series: Curse of the Chosen Curse of the Chosen vol. 1 A Matter of Life and Death & A Game Without Rules Paperback Alexis Deacon 9781910620830 $27.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 05, 2022

After an evil sorceress casts a spell, a community is sent into a tailspin, fighting for survival. Book one of the mind-bending graphic novel series, featuring gripping action, supernatural mystery, and magical fantasy worlds where fifty souls battle in a contest to become the ruler of an island. A stunning fantasy epic unlike any other!“a genuinely exciting fantasy book, with interesting characters and plot…I was turning every page as fast as I could just to see whatever happened next!”—Comics Vs. The World The chief matriarch is dying. Drawi... + Read More
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Series: Curse of the Chosen Curse of the Chosen vol. 2 The Will That Shapes the World Paperback Alexis Deacon 9781910620441 $27.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Aug 02, 2022

The dramatic and hotly anticipated conclusion to Alexis Deacon’s original Geis series, featuring new branding and a format designed to sit alongside Curse of the Chosen Volume 1.As the great chief matriarch lay dying, she gave one final decree: Upon her death there would be a contest. Having no heir of her own blood she called on the Gods. Let fate decide the one truly worthy to rule in her place. The rich, the strong, the wise, the powerful; many put forward their names in hope of being chosen. But when the night came…only fifty souls alone we... + Read More
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Series: DC League of Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up Media tie-in Paperback Heath Corson 9781779509925 $13.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jul 19, 2022

Spinning out from the upcoming WB animated feature, Super Pets: The Great Mxy-Up continues the adventures of characters fans will meet in the film!There is nothing the Super Pets love more than spending time with their heroes, but they are finding it difficult to be taken seriously as members of the team when their humans just don’t understand them…When Mr. Mxyzptlk, a magical imp from the fifth dimension, arrives in Metropolis with a plan to wreak a little chaos and destruction, the Justice League is caught in his trap! The Super Pets will nee... + Read More
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Series: DK Readers Level 2 DK Reader Level 2 DC How Fast is The Flash? Paperback Victoria Armstrong 9780744039825 $5.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Jan 11, 2022

Can you keep up with the Fastest Man Alive?Barry Allen might just look like a scientist, but he’s really The Flash™! Discover how he uses his superhuman speed to save Central City from Super-Villains, and meet his Justice League™ friends. Packed with fun facts, exciting color images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz this Level 2 non-fiction reader will engage young fans of DC Super Heroes and help them build confidence in reading. ™ & DC Comics. (s21)
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Series: Dancing at the Pity Party Paperback Tyler Feder 9780525553038 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 05, 2022

This acclaimed graphic memoir that Kirkus calls “cathartic and uplifting” is the tale of losing a parent and what it feels like to grieve and to move forward.“I can’t recommend this kind, funny, and poignant memoir enough. It’s an intimate, life-affirming story of resilience that feels like a good friend.” —Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet?Tyler Feder had just white-knuckled her way through her first year of college when her super cool mom was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Now, with a decade of grief and nervous laughter under her belt... + Read More
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Series: Dear DC Super-Villains Paperback Michael Northrop 9781779500540 $13.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 06, 2021

The Tip Line of Evil is open! WICKED. INQUIRIES. ONLY.Peek inside the lives of DC’s infamous rogues gallery in Dear DC Super-Villians, where curious kids write to notorious scoundrels, asking them about life on the dark side. Read between the lines and you may notice the baddies are up to something big! Will the Justice League show up in time to stop them? You’ll have to write in to the Tip Line of Evil to find out! From the evil geniuses behind Dear Justice League, New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop and artist Gustavo Duarte b... + Read More
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Series: Dungeon Crawlers Academy Dungeon Crawlers Academy Book 1: Into the Portal Paperback J.P. Sullivan 9781645059783 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jul 26, 2022

Modern-day students set out for sword-and-sorcery adventure in this full-color graphic novel series for kids and adults!When four kids went through a mysterious portal, they discovered an endless dungeon full of treasure, monsters, and magic! They returned home as heroes. But when adults tried to enter the portal, they couldn’t. Only kids were granted access. And so the Dungeon Crawlers Academy was born: a school devoted to training young adventurers to explore the dungeon and bring back its fabulous treasures.Nathan always dreamed of being a h... + Read More
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Series: Pantheon Graphic Library Epileptic Paperback David B. 9780375714689 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jul 04, 2006

Hailed by The Comics Journal as one of Europe’s most important and innovative comics artists, David B. has created a masterpiece in Epileptic, his stunning and emotionally resonant autobiography about growing up with an epileptic brother. Epileptic gathers together and makes available in English for the first time all six volumes of the internationally acclaimed graphic work.David B. was born Pierre-François Beauchard in a small town near Orléans, France. He spent an idyllic early childhood playing with the neighborhood kids and, along with his... + Read More
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Series: Expedition Backyard Exploring Nature from Country to City (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Rosemary Mosco 9780593127346 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 21, 2022

Join two best friends—a mole and vole—on their everyday expeditions to find beautiful plants, meet new animals, and learn more about the world all around them in this nonfiction graphic novel.Each day, Mole and Vole venture out into the world – never forgetting their nature journal! – to see what they can find in their own backyard. From pigeons and jumping spiders to swamp milkweed and maple trees, these two explorers get to know every part of their local environment. But after an accidental move from the country to the city, Mole and Vole wor... + Read More
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Series: Feelings A Story in Seasons Hardcover Manjit Thapp 9780593129753 $28.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 02, 2021

A gorgeous visual journey through one young woman’s year of emotions—from the saturated highs of early summer to the grey isolation of late winter.Enter Manjit Thapp’s world, where you’ll find moods that change as quickly as the weather; the different shades of anxiety and hope that each new season brings; and the stages of joy and pain that fuel our growth. From the spark of possibility and jolt of creativity in High Summer, to the need for release from anxiety and pressure during Monsoon, to the desolation and numbness of Winter, Thapp implor... + Read More
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Series: Fibbed Paperback Elizabeth Agyemang 9780593204900 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 07, 2022

“Elizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang’s colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana’s journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power.” —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled seriesA magical middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn’t lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of a trickster spide... + Read More
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Series: Fine A Comic About Gender Paperback Rhea Ewing 9781631496806 $28.00 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Apr 05, 2022

A vibrant and informative debut with “great documentary power” (Alison Bechdel), Fine is an elegantly illustrated celebration of the transgender community. As graphic artist Rhea Ewing neared college graduation in 2012, they became consumed by the question: What is gender? This obsession sparked a quest in which they eagerly approached both friends and strangers in their quiet Midwest town for interviews to turn into comics. A decade later, this project exploded into a sweeping portrait of the intricacies of gender expression with interviewees ... + Read More
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Series: Flash Facts Paperback Mayim Bialik 9781779503824 $13.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Feb 02, 2021

Have you ever wondered: What’s at the bottom of the sea? Why does polar ice melt? Which tools does a forensics team use to solve a crime?Well, look no further! Everyone’s favorite Scarlet Speedster is here to answer all your burning questions! Barry Allen, with the help of some of his close friends, will take readers on an exciting journey that examines everything from the vast expanse of our galaxy to the smallest living organism known to man.Curated by award-winning actress and author Mayim Bialik, Ph.D., and featuring stories created by an a... + Read More
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Series: Fly by Night (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Tara O'Connor 9781984852601 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 30, 2021

In this enviromental thriller graphic novel with a supernatural twist, Dee must find out what happened to her missing twin. An amazing mystery filled with strange creatures, high school drama, and family, this darkly illustrated book shows us that monsters are all around us.There are monsters in the woods. Something supernatural is lurking in the woods. While out searching for her missing sister and desperately trying to find any possible clues to her whereabouts, Dee discovers something…isn’t quite right…in the woods. Dee soon finds herself in... + Read More
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Series: Chi's Sweet Home FukuFuku: Kitten Tales 1 Paperback Konami Kanata 9781942993438 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Feb 23, 2016

The New York Times bestselling cartoonist Konami Kanata returns with another delightful collection of all-ages cat comics that feature the feline superstar FukuFuku. A stray kitten, FukuFuku has been adopted into the home of a widowed grandmother, and the two develop a close relationship--all told from the kitten's point of view. Related in eighteen scenarios as a flashback to the kittenhood days of the now-adult FukuFuku, these vignettes will charm readers young and old as they watch this fun-loving, trouble-making feline grow into a lazy and ... + Read More
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Series: Galaxy: The Prettiest Star Paperback Jadzia Axelrod 9781401298531 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 May 17, 2022

It takes strength to live as your true self, and one alien princess disguised as a human boy is about to test her power. A vibrant story about gender identity, romance, and shining as bright as the stars.Taylor Barzelay has the perfect life. Good looks, good grades, a starting position on the basketball team, a loving family, even an adorable corgi. Every day in Taylor’s life is perfect. And every day is torture. Taylor is actually the Galaxy Crowned, an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and one of the few survivors of an intergalactic wa... + Read More
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Series: Goosebumps Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp Paperback Marieke Nijkamp 9781684058136 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 04, 2021

Reader beware, you’re in for a scare! The kid-friendly horror series returns with a spooky new graphic novel from New York Times bestselling YA author Marieke Nijkamp!When twelve-year-old Blake is shipped away to stay with her weird aunt in Fever Swamp for the summer, she expects her weeks to be filled with video games, mosquito bites, and a whole lot of nothing. Instead, she finds herself in a spooky turf war between wolf hunters and werewolves!Blake’s never let anything—including her prosthetic hand—slow her down or stop her from crushing her... + Read More
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Series: Growing Pangs Paperback Kathryn Ormsbee 9780593301319 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 03, 2022

New grade. New friends. New worries? Introducing an irresistibly honest, relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up—just right for fans of Real Friends and Guts!Katie knows there’s stuff that makes her different. She’s homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worryi... + Read More
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Series: Ham Helsing Ham Helsing #2: Monster Hunter Hardcover Rich Moyer 9780593308950 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 14, 2022

The uproarious next installment of the Ham Helsing graphic novel series sees Ham and his crew back to fight monsters at mysterious Camp Fish Head Lake! Ham Helsing is a winner!” —Lincoln Peirce, writer and artist of New York Times bestselling series Big Nate and Max & the MidknightsAfter an invitation to “peaceful” Camp Fish Head Lake, Ham and his buddies arrive expecting to be guests of honor. But there are no staff to be seen, and with kids (and their overprotective parents) arriving, they decide to just go with the flow. How hard can it be... + Read More
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Series: Hicotea A Nightlights Story Paperback Lorena Alvarez 9781910620595 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 03, 2021

The mind-bending, psychedlic sequel to Lorena Alvarez’s best-selling graphic novel debut Nightlights is now available in a new paperback edition!On a school field trip to the river, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking through the dark hole, she suddenly finds herself within a magical realm. Filled with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle’s shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the turtle needs Sandy’s help to finish it.Series Overview: Nightlights and ... + Read More
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Series: Hilda Tie-In Hilda's Book of Beasts and Spirits Media tie-in Hardcover Emily Hibbs 9781912497560 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 02, 2021

Deep in the library is a book that tells of giants and elves, woffs and deer foxes, and all manner of creatures from the Wilderness to the center of Trolberg. Those who wish to learn will glean all the knowledge they need from Hilda’s own copy of this fascinating compendium of beasts and spirits.For fans of Netflix’s hit animated Hilda series, this gorgeous guide to creatures from tiny to giant will keep young adventurers spellbound, with a behind-the-scenes bestiary that teaches Hilda fans everything they’ll want to know about the fauna of Tro... + Read More
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Series: Hilo Hilo Book 8: Gina and the Big Secret Hardcover Judd Winick 9780593379660 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 15, 2022

“An action-packed page turner with heart!”—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANYour favorite characters are BACK and on an EPIC quest to save the world in the newest book in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love!There’s a NEW Earth! The world’s timeline has been turned upside down, and now magical creatures are EVERYWHERE. Gina has to fix things—FAST!With DJ and HILO’s help, can Gina find the key to turn the world back to what it was? Find out in Hilo 8—a laugh-out-loud, action-packed adventure filled with epic... + Read More
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Series: History Smashers History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics Paperback Kate Messner 9780593120408 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 05, 2021

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later—and most doctors never wore anything like that at all! With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bub... + Read More
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Series: History Smashers History Smashers: The Underground Railroad Paperback Kate Messner 9780593428931 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 17, 2022

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coautho... + Read More
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Series: House of El Book Two: The Enemy Delusion Paperback Claudia Gray 9781401296087 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Jan 11, 2022

Welcome to a brand-new vision of one of comics’ most famous tragedies, from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray and illustrator Eric Zawadzki. In this second book of a graphic novel trilogy, two teenagers on opposite sides of the same extinction-level event get drawn deeper into conspiracies that could doom them—if the planet doesn’t self-destruct first.Sera is a young soldier, bred her entire life to fight for Krypton. She would die for this planet, but she’s never had the time or inclination to enjoy it. Zahn, however, is a youn... + Read More
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Series: Housecat Trouble Housecat Trouble (A Graphic Novel) Hardcover Mason Dickerson 9780593173459 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Feb 22, 2022

When a scaredy-housecat is home alone for the first time, he and his furry friends are forced to face monsters and their fears on a quest to save the day. This new middle-grade graphic novel series is filled with silly jokes, adventure, and a whole lot of fun. One house, three cats, and a lot of trouble! Buster has only one job: keep the house safe. Too bad he is a massive scaredy-cat. When his owner goes away and he suddenly finds his home filled with monsters, Buster has the biggest challenge he’s ever faced. Can he learn to be brave before h... + Read More
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Series: Polite Predators How to High Tea with a Hyena (and Not Get Eaten) A Polite Predators Book Hardcover Rachel Poliquin 9780735266605 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Apr 05, 2022

The second book in a hilarious illustrated non-fiction chapter book series starring a savvy and stylish cockroach who guides the reader through an encounter with a charming—and dangerous—predator. Is this hyena drooling for tea and crumpets…or for you?!Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? High teas are dainty meals with pretty teacups: you nibble tiny cakes, sip milky tea and chit-chat about not-so-important things like why dough... + Read More
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Series: Polite Predators How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) Paperback Rachel Poliquin 9780735271746 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Apr 05, 2022

In this hilarious non-fiction chapter book series, a savvy cockroach shares wise tips and tricks to surviving an encounter with a charming predator who may (or may not) want to be your friend.Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? Everyone also knows that taking a moonlit promenade with a deadly reticulated python (named Frank) is a very bad idea. But Celeste loves very bad ideas, and she is willing to put your life on the line to ... + Read More
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Series: Huda F Are You? Paperback Huda Fahmy 9780593324318 $19.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 23, 2021

From the creator of the hugely popular webcomic Yes I’m Hot In This comes a graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she isHuda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. But Huda doesn’t fit in—when everyone is Muslim, there’s no Muslim clique like there was in her last town, and Huda’s not a sporty hijabi or a fashionista hijabi or a gamer hijabi. She’s just Huda, and she’s not sure what that means. She tries on all kinds of identities and friends, but nothing... + Read More
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Series: I Am Not Starfire Paperback Mariko Tamaki 9781779501264 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 Jul 27, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass) and artist Yoshi Yoshitani (Zatanna and the House of Secrets) comes a story about Mandy, the daughter of super-famous superhero Starfire.Seventeen-year-old Mandy, daughter of Starfire, is NOT like her mother. Starfire is gorgeous, tall, sparkly, and a hero. Mandy is NOT a sparkly superhero. Mandy has no powers, is a kid who dyes her hair black and hates everyone but her best friend Lincoln. To Starfire, who is from another p... + Read More
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Series: I Think Our Son is Gay I Think Our Son Is Gay 01 Paperback Okura 9781646090921 $17.50 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 13 May 11, 2021

A doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy!Despite belonging to a family of four, the Aoyama residence is typically home to three due to father Akiyoshi’s job. While he’s away at work, mom Tomoko and her two beloved sons Hiroki and Yuri go about their everyday lives—going to school, making dinner, doing homework, etc. But now that Hiroki’s in his first year of high school, his thoughts are turning ever so slightly... + Read More
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Series: Stories Change the World I am Batman Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780593531464 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 27, 2022

This fictional biography of Batman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World booksThis picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Bruce Wayne and his rise to becoming Batman. After losing his parents at a young age, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to cleaning up the streets of Gotham. Even without traditional superpowers, his perseverance and commitment to justice carry him through b... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Dolly Parton Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780593405925 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jun 07, 2022

The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)This book spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library and is able to see the light that shines within everyone.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Malala Yousafzai Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780593405888 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Feb 08, 2022

The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to... + Read More
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Series: Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books Hardcover Ken Quattro 9781684055869 $53.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Dec 15, 2020

Hear the riveting stories of Black artists who drew—mostly covertly behind the scenes—superhero, horror, and romance comics in the early years of the industry.The life stories of each man’s personal struggles and triumphs are represented as they broke through into a world formerly occupied only by whites. Using primary source material from World War II-era Black newspapers and magazines, this compelling book profiles pioneers like E.C. Stoner, a descendant of one of George Washington’s slaves, who became a renowned fine artist of the Harlem Re... + Read More
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Series: An Archie & Reddie Book It Doesn't Scare Me! A Discovery! Hardcover Candy James 9780593350201 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 14, 2022

Elephant & Piggie meets Narwhal and Jelly in this hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series about Archie & Reddie, two fox friends who have wild fun! In this fourth book, when Archie is woken by a scary noise in the night, he turns to Reddie to help him get to the bottom of it.Archie and Reddie are having a sleepover! That means they get to play super fun games all night long and wear their favorite pajamas! And even when a storm knocks out the power, they don’t get scared. Well, maybe a little at first, so it’s a good thing they have the... + Read More
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Series: Johnny Boo Johnny Boo Goes to School (Johnny Boo Book 13) Hardcover James Kochalka 9781603095037 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jun 21, 2022

“The best little ghost in the world” continues his award-winning silliness with a wacky new adventure in a new place: SCHOOL!Johnny Boo doesn’t know what school is, but if Squiggle is going, he wants to go too! School is where you have to wear an apple on your head so the teacher doesn’t mistake you for ice cream and eat you accidentally, right? Well, maybe if your teacher is the Ice Cream Monster.There’s so much to learn! After exploring the mystery of “two plus two,” Johnny Boo and Squiggle try to figure out why the Mean Little Boy got bigger... + Read More
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Series: Junkwraith Paperback Ellinor Richey 9781603095006 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Jan 18, 2022

What she once possessed…now threatens to possess her. This vibrant Swedish debut graphic novel is an epic quest for the things left behind, with icy-cool artwork and astonishing sci-fi settings.What happens when our most precious belongings…no longer belong? When something we loved suddenly becomes junk, a powerful energy is unleashed. One night, ice-skating prodigy Florence Sato is overwhelmed by pressure and throws away her skates. This fateful moment accidentally summons a “junkwraith,” a terrifying ghost which seeks revenge for its abandonm... + Read More
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Series: Just Roll with It Just Roll with It (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Veronica Agarwal 9781984896995 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 14, 2021

Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone; it’s even harder when you’re shy. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life. As long as Maggie rolls the right number, nothing can go wrong…right? Maggie just wants to get through her first year of middle school. But between finding the best after-school clubs, trying to make friends, and avoiding the rumored monster on school grounds, she’s having a tough time…so she might need a li... + Read More