Miss Mary Mac introduces storytelling and creative writing in graphic novel form with chapters that cover writing as an art form, where ideas come from, creating strong images, motivation, inspiration, and the creative process. The reader is invited to consider their own experiences and how to find their interests and bring those both together to tell a story. The author provides examples from different perspectives and brings their words to life by pairing them with lavishly drawn figures by the artist. The details and shading throughout give each panel depth and draw the reader in to learn more. It also allows the reader to visualize themselves in places they may not have experience with themselves.
It is fantastic to have a craft novel about creative writing presented in graphic novel form as the visualizations alongside the advice from the author worked in tandem to create a full picture for any reader to follow. I also enjoyed that the author used some of their early writing as examples throughout the book. At times, the artist used cartoon proportions and non-realistic coloring to move the reader’s eye across the pages. Other times, the images were portrayed more realistically, which allowed the reader to take in the details.
This is obviously marketed toward younger readers interested in writing, but this would be a good introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the creative process or writing in general. It would be great for public and school libraries and would be a good addition to academic collections that collect juvenile or leisure books.
Creative Writing with Miss Mary Mac: A Handbook for Young and Future Authors By Mary McInerney Art by Rivkah LaFille Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250216885
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Teen (13-16), Tween (10-13)
Mira and Rosie are perfectly capable of babysitting their little sister Peanut… usually. But their parents have been gone for a week now, longer than their expedition was supposed to last, and Peanut is, well, manifesting magical powers. Hiding them is beginning to be a problem.
Mira and Rosie’s whole world was built on the ruins of a civilization destroyed by magic, and the few remaining magical beings are considered dangerous monsters. If Peanut is actually one of them, then Mira and Rosie have to keep that a secret. That’s getting more difficult all the time: Peanut is shapeshifting, bringing toys to life, and creating fires and floods. She’s a sweet, well-meaning little kid, but she has a toddler’s emotional volatility combined with powerful magic she can’t always control. Mira and Rosie are scrambling to keep her abilities hidden while also trying to pass the all-important combat trials at their high school.
Then a monster hunter arrives in town. Which isn’t even the sisters’ biggest concern, because Peanut’s magic has attracted the attention of something even more dangerous. Luckily, Rosie and Mira are joined by some unexpected allies as they fight to protect their beloved little werebeast of a sister.
Mira and Rosie are both patient and loving with Peanut. They sometimes get frustrated with her or with each other, which is understandable given their stress levels. Besides keeping Peanut safe, they have to compete in the combat trials at school, which determine who will be accepted at the prestigious Adventure Academy. Rosie is desperate to get in and be like their mother, an adventurer who makes expeditions into the dangerous Depths to recover artifacts from the age of magic. But while Rosie is determined to follow in her footsteps, Mira isn’t so sure that adventuring is for her. This adds to the strain on the two sisters as they navigate the combat trials.
The setting is a fun, vibrant mishmash of modern elements and fantasy. Rosie and Mira attend high school, but their classes include lessons on adventuring and magical versus mechanical artifacts. Their house is equipped with familiar technology like plumbing and kitchen appliances, but it also has a security system with booby traps like spiked floors and swinging axes. Sometimes the technology levels seem curiously mismatched – Mira and Rosie have a cell phone but also an old-fashioned rotary phone and a TV with rabbit ear antennae – which adds to the quirky feel of the setting. (Or possibly it’s just their family that’s quirky.)
The art is colorful and really showcases the setting’s blend of modern and fantasy elements. For example, the clothes range from modern-looking t-shirts to school uniforms to the hooded cloak of the Monster Hunter. There is also some interesting architecture. The characters are all highly expressive and a bit cartoony, especially during silly scenes, like when Rosie babbles at her crush. The depictions of magic range from fun and joyful to menacing: Peanut’s powers are glowy, bubbly, and brightly colored, while the magical creature that stalks her has a gloopy, tar-like appearance and, eventually, a creepy mask.
There is a little scariness in the book: the shadowy creature that pursues Peanut lurks in the background, seen by the reader but not by the sisters, growing as it feeds on magic. Ultimately, the creature tries to kidnap Peanut, leading to a big fight between it and the sisters and their allies. There are a few injuries, but no blood, and all the good guys are okay in the end.
The book has lots of fantasy action and some fun silliness, like when Peanut uses her powers to resist taking a bath. It also has lots of heart: it’s a story about two girls struggling to protect their sister and then discovering supportive friends in their community. There is some nice casual inclusiveness: the cast includes people of different races, and Rosie has a crush on a female classmate.
Some readers may be familiar with author Alina Tysoe from her webcomic, What’s Up, Beanie? That comic’s cute style carries over into elements of this book. Hand it to readers who like gentle fantasy adventures and sweet family stories.
My Sister the Werebeast By Alina Tysoe Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250896681
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Middle Grade (7-11), Tween (10-13)
Kara Orc is a doctor-in-training alongside Tucker Wolf at the Creature Clinic. Besides working with her competitive rival, Kara also has to contend with her mother, head doctor of the clinic. When a giant collapses outside their doors, no one can figure out what’s wrong with him; however, an unconscious human is discovered under his boot. Humans live in Fableland, which is outside of Myth Valley where the clinic is located, so they are rarely seen.
Kara wants to do the right thing and treat the human as a patient, but her mother wants him gone and orders Oblong, the janitor, to take him away. Oblong decides to help Kara with her plan to secretly treat the human, except once the human, Mitch, wakes up, he and Oblong become friends and secretly travel around the clinic together. Mitch has a plan to help the other patients, but with humans banned from the premises, they’ll have to get creative to help him prove himself and treat the giant before it’s too late.
This was an interesting take on the hospital setting that showcases how caring and asking questions can help patients just as much as the medicine that gets prescribed. The cast of characters was well rounded with a variety of personalities and creatures throughout the story. Most of the creatures will be known to the reader, but there’s a small handful, like Oblong, that are new and different. The coloring matched the tone, and the setting had a clean art style in the clinic and rougher details when it would enhance the characteristics of the scene outside of the clinic.
The charm of this story is in the relationship between daughter and mother, which addresses generational trauma in a realistic way. The author effectively portrays a variety of relationships between the myriad characters: family, friend, and rival. This would make a great addition to any middle school library or public library.
Creature Clinic By Gavin Aung Than Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250847584
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Middle Grade (7-11), Teen (13-16), Tween (10-13) Creator Representation: Australian,
Something lurks in the water off the coast of New Marseyland. Something dark. Something unnatural. Something evil. Something that… quacks. The dreaded Moby Duck, a man made monster, ominously waddles to the center of the center volume in the Cryptid Kids series from Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess.
Cryptid lover K is back for a new mystery and a new mysterious creature and she’s bringing her semi-willing friends with her. Fueled by a passionate curiosity and love for weird and unlikely creatures inspired by her great aunt TK, nothing will stop our intrepid scientist from discovering new species… except maybe all a noisy arcade. It is really loud.
The cryptid hunters are going on vacation to the shore where K intends to find the elusive Moby Duck, a creature unlike any other she has studied. Luc, K’s “kinda boyfriend”, is more focused on making a good impression on K’s family while Penny is only allowed to spend time with K with the expressed promise to her mother of “No looking for cryptids, no ‘operations,’ nothing cryptid related at all.” Unfortunately, K and friends are not the only ones looking for the dreaded waterfowl: pirate and cryptozoologist Arrvida Scales is on the hunt with less than savory intentions. But even more devastating than that threat is Penny’s new friend Jo joining them, who seems to be drawing more of Luc and Penny’s attention than K, and K’s dad suggesting that it may be time she gave up the cryptids and generally not getting her.
There’s a lot going on in this graphic—kidnappings, pirates, one eyed seagulls, secret cousins, aliens. The aliens, who resemble jackalopes, really caught me off guard if we’re being honest. But beneath the shenanigans, this is a story about relationships and the way they evolve. K needs to find new ways to connect with her dad. Her dad needs to come to terms with years of anger at his aunt while figuring out how to give K room to grow up into herself.
This is a goofy read and I mean that as the highest compliment. The humor feels very Dav Pilkey adjacent with a dryness that’s at odds with the extreme circumstances of the book. Seasoned partners Goetter and Riess add a sweetness to the story and the characters that make them relatable and real, even with the plot’s absurdity. This is something these married creators are very good at and have displayed throughout their collaborations.
The graphic starts with a peek at Creature Monthly, the K’s zine/scientific publication, that provides an introduction to the central characters and a quick recap of the events from the previous book making this accessible to new readers without reading the first volume. The panels alternate between moving smoothly and steadily through the story to moments of almost frenetic bouncing during big action scenes. Like I said, there’s a lot going on. And I quite liked it.
Cryptid Kids: Moby Duck seems specially built for reluctant readers. It’s visually exciting, supremely silly, and centers around a very real heart that makes this middle grade reader sing. This is the kind of series that kids who say they hate reading can easily lose themselves in.
Cryptid Kids: Moby Duck, Vol. 2 By Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250899408
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Middle Grade (7-11), Tween (10-13) Creator Representation: Queer, Character Representation: African-American,
Imagine you’re about to be trapped in a car on a road trip with your estranged parent (who has a history of misunderstanding and misgendering you). Now imagine that road trip takes a turn into a spirit realm where you’re trapped and have to work together to find your way back. This is what is in store for Misha in Askel Aden’s debut graphic novel, Love, Misha.
Our first introduction to Audrey and Misha is as Misha says their goodbyes to family members as they’re about to embark on a three-week road trip with their mom, who seems impatient to head out while Misha is reluctant. The bond Misha has with their aunt and cousins is immediately in contrast with their detachment from their mother. Where Misha and Audrey’s relationship seems in turn contentious and awkward, Misha’s other relationships seem familiar and tender. Already, author and artist Aden has given a clue to the kind of strained relationship we are about to see unfold.
It only gets worse when Audrey presents Misha with a dress “for special occasions.” Misha is nonbinary, clearly uncomfortable with the idea of wearing dresses, and has recently given themselves a buzzcut; meanwhile, Audrey is still hoping to connect with someone she considers her daughter. For good reason, Misha is not ready to forgive their mother’s history of neglect or present insensitivity.
Their first night on the road is spent apart, Misha feigning illness to stay in the hotel room while Audrey dines out alone. What starts as a story about a teen and their parent trying to connect on a road trip quickly spins into paranormal fantasy when Audrey and Misha take a wrong turn and wind up in the Realm of the Spirits. Here they are befriended by one such spirit named Odun who offers to help them get out of the realm and back to the land of the living. But of course, Odun has secrets and a past, too.
The relationship between Audrey and Misha is at once messy and realistic with believable dialogue and fraught silences. As characters, I felt like Audrey took a while to grow on me and I think this is in part due to her lack of accountability until nearer to the end of the book. Overall, this becomes a story of forgiveness, but it doesn’t tie up into a neat ending. Characters are flawed and relatable. Besides nonbinary representation, there is a brief mention of Audrey’s past postpartum depression.
The illustrations are gorgeous and easy to enjoy. Full-page illustrations act as chapter dividers, and settings and characters are precisely drawn with smooth lines and warm tones – giving the book a cozy, dreamy feeling.
Fans of cozy fantasy like Legends and Lattes or Molly Knox Ostertag’s graphic novel The Deep Dark will likely be drawn to this book. Teen and younger adult readers seem like the intended audience, but I think a mature middle schooler or older adult would enjoy this as well.
Love, Misha By Askel Aden Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250866226
Company Age Rating: 14-18
NFNT Age Recommendation: Adult (18+), Older Teen (16-18), Teen (13-16) Creator Representation: Nonbinary , Character Representation: Depression
He is Pumpernickel Pickle Periwinkle Chukwu Okorafor, but you may call him Periwinkle. At night, when his Earth family is asleep, Periwinkle flies his ship beyond the atmosphere and embraces his other identity… Space Cat!
The Space Cat is the incredible tale of award-winning fantasy and science fiction author Nnedi Okorafor’s cat Periwinkle with a speculative twist. Readers are introduced to Periwinkle and his family, their home and Periwinkle’s secret lair, as well as Periwinkle’s night time activity of racing against another space cat, Orange Meow. Constantly bested by Orange Meow, Periwinkle returns to Earth already contemplating improvements to his ship.
A few flashbacks fill readers in on some of Periwinkle’s background: when he was adopted by his human family, how he took a little time to get settled in with his new family, and how he handled a couple of unique situations, one with an extraterrestrial twist and one with a more mundane origin. Both situations, regardless of their causes, will be very familiar to cat owners. There are also references that Periwinkle has an extraterrestrial lineage.
In the present time, Nnedi, Anya, and Periwinkle will travel to Nigeria to live for a year while Nnedi works on a book there. Though he has been to space countless times, Periwinkle learns that he has not explored his Earth home as much, and Nigeria introduces him to new experiences and friends. Though some humans in Nigeria treat cats a little differently than back home, Periwinkle will not let their mistrust stop him from doing what’s right when they are threatened.
Nnedi Okorafor’s writing is already a force to be reckoned with, but it’s incredible how well matched it is with Tana Ford’s art. Ford’s artistry is the perfect compliment to Okorafor’s story and helps bring it to life on page. Her bold lines coupled with her masterful use of color will make readers want to savor each panel. Sepia tones indicate flashbacks, bright, warm colors evoke Nigeria, and otherworldly blues and purples capture Periwinkle’s space adventures. Ford effectively uses panels to convey the story as well: jagged, diagonal panels bring action to life while full page spreads are used to great effect. The characters Nnedi herself and her daughter Anya are realized perfectly, and the other humans and animal characters are expressive and beautifully rendered. Of course, no one compares to Periwinkle. Readers will fall for his big, blue eyes and feel every emotion he feels. He is the star of the story, and Ford realizes that with loving detail.
The publisher’s age rating for The Space Cat is ages 8-12, which is on point, but readers of all ages can enjoy Periwinkle’s adventures. Some humans are mean toward Periwinkle and other animals, but bravery and kindness triumph over any maliciousness, whether human or alien. One minor note is that Periwinkle and the other animals communicate with an abbreviated form of English, which may catch some readers unawares at first. However, it is an endearing trait that readers will soon pick up on, and Okorafor weaves it seamlessly with her human characters’ more natural English speech. Overall, The Space Cat is a must for any library collection. Be sure to check out the photos at the end of Nnedi, Anya, their other cat Neptune, and of course, Periwinkle!
The Space Cat By Nnedi Okorafor Art by Tana Ford Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250817488
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Middle Grade (7-11), Teen (13-16), Tween (10-13)
Shy Liam is a little confused when gregarious theater kid Milo wants to hang out with him, but they end up having fun together. After that, it seems they’re always running into each other at their boarding school, exchanging banter, and soon they’ve become friends. But Milo wants to be more than friends—and, once he lets himself think about it, so does Liam.
Admitting their feelings and getting together is just the beginning. Liam is terrified of his conservative, overbearing father finding out that he’s dating a boy, so the two agree to be discreet. This involves a lot of negotiation to determine how subtle they can be before it feels like they aren’t dating at all. Then, as they grow closer, it becomes harder to hide their relationship—and Liam starts to realize he might not want to.
This slice-of-life comic follows Milo and Liam through the emotional and logistical challenges of secretly being a couple. Meanwhile, they sometimes get dragged into hijinks thanks to various clueless and/or troublemaking school friends. A few of those friends get enough page time to have their own subplots, which then sometimes involve the protagonists, as when Liam’s roommate asks Milo to join the cricket team with him. We also see a little bit of what each boy is like outside of school, meeting Milo’s parents and Liam’s father, cat, and therapist.
The story touches on some difficult topics: Liam’s dad is critical and controlling, and Liam himself struggles with some ingrained homophobia—the first time Milo says something highly suggestive to him, a flustered Liam actually hits him in the face. Milo’s mom also becomes melodramatically miserable on learning that he is gay, though Milo seems mostly unbothered by this.
There is a little swearing, some smoking (mostly by Liam), and one scene of implied sex. No below-the-waist nudity is shown, but we do see the characters muddle through the realization that neither of them has done this before, and they turn to the Internet to find out “how to avoid it hurting.” There is a brief discussion of condoms and lube, and then we jump to the two cuddling in bed afterward.
The artwork has a manga feel, with most characters having big eyes, swoopy hair, and pointy little noses and chins. Much of the time, they are in school uniforms, though sometimes we see them in regular clothes (or Halloween costumes) that show a little more of their personal styles. The backgrounds are minimal: a few desks or cafeteria tables, a few trees outside, a glimpse of a messy dorm room. The focus stays on the characters, who are distinct and dynamic.
As a slice-of-life comic about two high school boys figuring out a romance together, this will likely have some appeal to fans of Heartstopper. The art is very different, and Liam is perhaps more prickly and walled-off than the boys of that series. Still, there are similarities, and fans of Heartstopper are a good place to start in recommending this new series.
Tripping Over You, Vol. One By Owena White Art by Suzana Harcum Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250330710
Company Age Rating: 14-18
NFNT Age Recommendation: Older Teen (16-18) Creator Representation: Lesbian, Character Representation: Gay,
Where do I come from? It’s almost a universally asked question, one that can pop up in many ways and at many different points in your life. History Comics: Ellis Island, written by Felipe Galindo Feggo and illustrated by Tait Howard, explores that question, with the I standing in for American citizens. How did this island, and its nearby neighbor the Statue of Liberty, come to be such an important part of American history? How do we see its legacy today and can we create a better future from our past? This graphic novel tells a vital history that can teach compassion and invite reflection in young readers.
History Comics: Ellis Island starts with a short essay filling readers in on basic background information of Ellis Island, including some deeper questions to keep in mind while reading. These straightforwardly written facts are helpful for readers learning about immigration. This story of Ellis Island kicks off in 2012 as Hurricane Sandy ravages New York City. Paul and his mom Amie’s apartment is on a lower level so they visit their third floor neighbors, the Gómez family, to keep safe from the rising waters outside. Paul suggests telling campfire stories to pass the time so Mrs.Gómez suggests Amie share the history of Ellis Island. As a park ranger, she knows everything about it! Her own family even passed through there.
One of the most impressive things about this title is how wide-reaching the history is. Amie’s story telling starts at the very beginning, when the island was cared for by the Lenape, and goes through to its post-Sandy restoration in 2013. But it’s more than just the story of the island and the building itself, it’s the story of immigration in America over those hundreds of years. That story stretches beyond the titular island and moves across the entire country.
This book can serve as a great starting off point to a larger lesson about the topic or as a supplement to one already ongoing. It could be helpful in putting patterns of immigration and anti-immigrant movements into context, especially today when many young people may want to learn the hows and the whys. The rise of nationalism and “Deportmania” in the late 1910s is particularly relevant, along with the history of the laws created in the subsequent years.
Howard’s art is very helpful and appropriate in telling the story. It’s not too graphic or realistic but not too cartoony or silly; it doesn’t demean the story being told. Eagle eyed readers will catch some of the easter eggs and visual jokes Howard placed throughout the panels. There are some more intensely drawn scenes, including gun usage and hanging, along with medical related illustrations, that match the particulars being told at that point. Nothing is done gratuitously. Overall, the art is appropriately matched to what story the graphic novel is telling.
History Comics: Ellis Island is recommended for older middle grade readers.These facts aren’t always easy to read and could lead to intense, emotional discussion in shared spaces. With that in mind, it certainly deserves a spot in history classrooms. Curious history lovers will especially enjoy it and many adults could stand to give it a read. History Comics: Ellis Island gives its readers a thorough, truthful look at an important American landmark and the vast history surrounding it.
History Comics: Ellis Island By Felipe Galindo Feggo Art by Tait Howard Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250768797
Look! It’s another entertaining edition of Science Comics, making science easier to understand!
This time around, Charlie the seahorse takes a deep-sea ride with Ryder, one of his over 700 kids! Charlie’s wife has bought him a “Freaky Fish of Filmland” cruise adventure, and the witty comments and weird deep-sea creatures don’t stop. Have you ever heard of the Bloodbelly Comb Jelly? Or the Viperfish? How about the Phronima Amphipod? Charlie and Ryder meet all these unusual deep-sea creatures and learn how they survive way down in the dark—at least until the tour guide’s boat conks out and they must ask for help!
The pages are sharp and brightly colored, and like all Science Comics pack a LOT of information into 132 pages. Ryder must conquer his fear of the ocean so he can grow up to be a strong seahorse. The panels are well paced and arranged. Science Comics are really popular in my library, and they’re priced low at $13.99 for paperback. My homeschooling moms love them too.
The work is appropriate for kids 5-12 years of age. Kids who like weird creatures and unusual alien types will probably like this book.
Science Comics: Deep Sea Creatures Adapting to the Abyss By Mike Lawrence Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250841285
Stella is excited to start fifth grade with her two best friends, Emiko and Latasha. Their new teacher is super nice. Plus, fifth graders are always assigned a cool creative project, and Stella is eager to find out what it will be this year. To top it all off, there’s a big announcement coming soon about Stella, Emiko, and Latasha’s favorite show, Witchlins. The girls can’t wait!
But things quickly go from exciting to overwhelming. Fifth grade requires a lot more reading than Stella is used to, and reading has always been hard for her. Unable to finish assignments in time, she starts falling behind. She’s disappointed to learn that the fifth grade project is to write stories for a Young Authors competition—writing is almost as hard for Stella as reading. And the Witchlins news turns out to be the release of a new online gaming universe based on the show, which would be thrilling, except the game is practically impossible unless you read the guidebook… which is not an easy read.
Stella is embarrassed to admit that reading is so hard for her, so she makes excuses not to talk about any of the things she’s struggling with, including the Witchlins game and the fifth grade project. Soon, she’s barely talking to her friends at all. Her teacher notices that Stella is struggling, and she calls in Stella’s parents. With some testing, they discover that Stella has dyslexia. It’s a relief to know what’s going on and to get some help and support to make reading easier. Now, if she can just fix things with Emiko and Latasha…
An author’s note explains that Stella is inspired by the author’s daughter, who also has dyslexia, and by the author’s experience as a teacher and reading specialist. Stella’s experience is portrayed with empathy, and there are clear, nonjudgmental explanations of what dyslexia is and how people who have it can make reading easier. The story is ultimately hopeful and positive, with Stella finding lots of support from people around her and learning to work with her dyslexic brain.
Stella’s friendship with Emiko and Latasha feels playful and lived-in, making it especially sad when Stella starts withdrawing from the other two. Their shared love of the show Witchlins is well-established, so it’s easy to understand why Stella would feel so frustrated and left out when she is unable to play the new Witchlins game.
The art is colorful and energetic. The characters are distinct and expressive, and the cast is racially diverse and includes characters with visible disabilities, as well as Stella’s invisible one. The backgrounds are appropriately detailed, but don’t pull attention from the characters. We get to see some of the graphic novel that Stella draws for her fifth grade project, which is in a simpler, more childlike style (though still pretty good for a fifth grader!).
This is a realistic story, compassionately told. Certainly hand it to young readers who are navigating dyslexia or other neurodivergence. It will also fit neatly into the ranks of realistic middle-grade graphic novels, many of which follow a protagonist’s specific struggles (e.g. the dental drama central to Raina Telgemeier’s Smile) but which appeal to audiences well beyond those affected by similar problems.
Mixed-Up By Kami Garcia Art by Brittney Williams Macmillan First Second, 2025 ISBN: 9781250840882
Company Age Rating: 8-12
NFNT Age Recommendation: Middle Grade (7-11), Tween (10-13)
Miss Mary Mac introduces storytelling and creative writing in graphic novel form with chapters that cover writing as an art form, where ideas come from, creating strong images, motivation, inspiration, and the creative process. The reader is invited to consider their own experiences and how to find their interests and bring those both together to tell a story. The author provides examples from different perspectives and brings their words to life by pairing them with lavishly drawn figures by the artist. The details and shading throughout give each panel depth and draw the reader in to learn more. It also allows the reader to visualize themselves in places they may not have experience with themselves.
Mira and Rosie are perfectly capable of babysitting their little sister Peanut… usually. But their parents have been gone for a week now, longer than their expedition was supposed to last, and Peanut is, well, manifesting magical powers. Hiding them is beginning to be a problem.
Kara Orc is a doctor-in-training alongside Tucker Wolf at the Creature Clinic. Besides working with her competitive rival, Kara also has to contend with her mother, head doctor of the clinic. When a giant collapses outside their doors, no one can figure out what’s wrong with him; however, an unconscious human is discovered under his boot. Humans live in Fableland, which is outside of Myth Valley where the clinic is located, so they are rarely seen.
that… quacks. The dreaded Moby Duck, a man made monster, ominously waddles to the center of the center volume in the Cryptid Kids series from Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess.
He is Pumpernickel Pickle Periwinkle Chukwu Okorafor, but you may call him Periwinkle. At night, when his Earth family is asleep, Periwinkle flies his ship beyond the atmosphere and embraces his other identity… Space Cat!
that, it seems they’re always running into each other at their boarding school, exchanging banter, and soon they’ve become friends. But Milo wants to be more than friends—and, once he lets himself think about it, so does Liam.
Where do I come from? It’s almost a universally asked question, one that can pop up in many ways and at many different points in your life. History Comics: Ellis Island, written by Felipe Galindo Feggo and illustrated by Tait Howard, explores that question, with the I standing in for American citizens. How did this island, and its nearby neighbor the Statue of Liberty, come to be such an important part of American history? How do we see its legacy today and can we create a better future from our past? This graphic novel tells a vital history that can teach compassion and invite reflection in young readers.
always assigned a cool creative project, and Stella is eager to find out what it will be this year. To top it all off, there’s a big announcement coming soon about Stella, Emiko, and Latasha’s favorite show, Witchlins. The girls can’t wait!
