Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed. But underneath her scary exterior lies an ordinary teenager who just wants to make friends. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed. But underneath her scary exterior lies an ordinary teenager who just wants to make friends. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed. But underneath her scary exterior lies an ordinary teenager who just wants to make friends. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. A new school year begins happily when Sawako and her friends Chizu and Ayane-as well as her crush, Kazehaya-are all in the same homeroom. But when another popular guy in the class shows an interest in Sawako, will it push Kazehaya and Sawako apart? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Kento, a new classmate, takes an interest in Kazehaya and Sawako'relationship, but his interference confuses Sawako even more. When Kazehaya tries to tell Sawako he has feelings for her, she completely misinterprets him. Will Sawako ever muster the confidence to confess her own feelings and resolve the misunderstanding? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. A misunderstanding causes Sawako and Kazehaya to distance themselves from each other. Unable to stand the tension, Sawako decides she needs to reveal her true feelings to him. Will this awkward girl and well-liked guy become a couple?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako and Kazehaya have confessed their feelings to each other! But now Sawako is worried about her rival, Kurumi. In the past, Kurumi vowed to hate any girl who went out with Kazehaya. So how's she going to react to the news that Sawako and Kazehaya are dating? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako and Kazehaya are now dating! Sawako's worried that she hasn't told her parents about it, though. Will her father freak out that his little girl has a boyfriend?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Kazehaya invites Sawako to his house to meet his family. Now Sawako really has a boyfriend, but what about her friends Chizu and Ayane? Will things change for them as well? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine ... for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed. But underneath her scary exterior lies an ordinary teenager who just wants to make friends. A school trip to tropical Okinawa heats up the student body, and with Ayane distracted by a new boyfriend and Chizu suddenly jealous of Ryu, Sawako and Kazehaya find themselves alone. Can they handle taking their relationship to the next level with a kiss? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Ever since the near-kiss incident on the school trip, Sawako and Kazehaya have become distant. With Ayane warming to Kento's affections and Chizuru devastated that her friendship with Ryu is beyond repair, does the change of season mean a change of heart? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. While their friends' romantic relationships deepen, Sawako feels Kazehaya pulling away. Will a big Christmas party bring the troubled couple back together, or will Kazehaya continue to hide his pain from the person who most wants to help him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Even though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he's been distant. When the class Christmas party inspires the bristly Chizu and even insecure Yano into taking the next step in their relationships, Sawako takes drastic action to finally reach Kazehaya. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. After the Christmas party, Kazehaya finally kisses Sawako! But a kiss is not enough, and Sawako asks permission from her parents to stay out late with Kazehaya... Then, Sawako's friends dish the details of their own very special Christmas Eves when everyone converges at her house for an impromptu party. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. As Sawako and her friends ring in the new year, big changes loom on the horizon. Some are good, like the blossoming relationships between Ayane and Kento, and Chizu and Ryu. But some are scary, like choosing a future career path. Can Sawako find the courage to follow her heart and pursue her own happiness? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. At career conferences, Kazehaya's father blows a fuse! When Kazehaya shares his complicated feelings about his strict father with Sawako, their relationship deepens. It's just in time for Valentine's Day, when Sawako's plans to give Kazehaya chocolate for the first time hit a surprise twist! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Spring is in the air, but doubts about the future bloom along with the flowers for Sawako and her friends. A bright spot in this season of worry is White Day, where the boys return gifts for the ones they received on Valentine's Day. Kazehaya has a very special gift in store for Sawako! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. As Sawako and her friends strive toward bright futures, can their high school relationships last? Sawako forges an unlikely friendship with Kurumi while studying for college entrance exams, but she and Kazehaya spend less time together than ever. Meanwhile, Chizu is so broken up about Ryu leaving that she finally confesses her true feelings. And Yano wants to confess something to Kento he won't want to hear... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. The future is on everyones minds, and Yano and Kento are feeling the anxiety of losing each other as they hit a crossroad in their relationship. Tensions rise as Yano seriously thinks about her own future for the first time. Will she take the easy route and stay with Kento, or will she follow her dreams and go to university in Tokyo without him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 24 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Its been one year since Sawako and Kazehaya confessed their love to each other. With their last high school festival approaching, Sawako gives it her all to make it the best one ever. Meanwhile, Kazehaya seems to be overworking himself! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 25 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. The festival is over, and everyones spirits are down. Ryus baseball team is in the semifinals, and Chizu doesnt know where her loyalties lie. She wants him to be happy, but she doesnt want him to leave her. At the same time, Kazehaya and Sawako have been unable to confront each other since he made her cry! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 26 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Kazehaya and Sawako are still in the middle of their first fight. Summer vacation has begun, and Sawako decides to pursue her plans with Kurumi and holds a study session at her house. Will Kazehaya and Sawako be able to make up with each other even though neither of them is willing to talk?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 27 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Kazehaya says hell support Sawako no matter where she chooses to go to university, but he cant come to an agreement with his father about his own future. When Kazehayas mother faces a medical issue, its Sawakos turn to be supportive. Finally the day comes for Sawako to make her fateful decision! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 28 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Sawako decides to take the entrance exam for a university in Sapporo, while Kazehaya has chosen to attend a college near home. The couple realize there arent that many high school days left—will they move into the future together or apart? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 29 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Its finally time for Kazehaya and Sawako to take their university entrance exams. On a fateful day that will determine the course of the rest of their lives, Sawako gives Kazehaya chocolates before they go off to their separate testing locations. Meanwhile, Ayane has some good news, and the first person she wants to tell is her teacher, Pin! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 30 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Karuho Shiina. Kazehaya and Sawako have finally graduated from high school, and now they eagerly await the results of their university entrance exams! If Sawako goes away to university, will their relationship be able to withstand the distance? And what will become of their close group of high school friends? Kazehaya and Sawakos quirky story about love and life concludes in this exciting final volume of Kimi ni Todoke! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Written and illustrated by Martin Wales. 28 pages, B&W, mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT ; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS In stores March 24. The second title in the DC Focus line looks at the life of Tom Morell, a sickly kid who possesses power beyond his imagination! A disabled kid with an overprotective mother has one escape: the comic-book exploits of his favorite character, Kinetic. But unbeknownst to him, Tom's got powers of his own...but will they manifest before Tom decides life isn't worth living? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores April 28. The new DC Focus series revolving around a frail teen confronted with enormous power continues! Tom is faced with an event so huge that his life flashes before his eyes! Take a ringside seat as Tom's miserable life reaches a turning point when he makes a life-altering discovery that will change who ? and what ? he is! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores May 26. The tale of a sickly young man granted powers beyond his imagination continues! Tom's beginning to realize that his newfound super-powers may be more than just a crazy daydream. But with no comic-book mentor to guide him, he's going to have to learn how to handle himself on his own and hope he doesn't kill himself in the process! Plus, a cameo by a most powerful entity! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores June 23. At last, Tom has come to grips with the fact that he's not just another geek among the masses ? he has a real, honest-to-goodness super power! No more gimpy right arm, no more medications on a regimented schedule. He's a normal kid now...and much more! But if you think Tom had a hard time accepting this change, imagine what his loving-yet-domineering mother is about to go through. It's super powers presented the real world way! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY WARREN PLEECE DC FOCUS. In stores July 28. The ultimate loser has discovered he has super powers. And that means it's time to throw on a cape and tights, leap from tall buildings and take back the night from evildoers everywhere, right? Wrong! Tom may be on Cloud 9 right now, but a lifetime of physical and mental pain doesn't just go away. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece Tom has an incredible super-power, but that doesn't make things better with his mom, help him get a date, or change the fact that he's a loser. All the power and none of the responsibility ? or perks! On sale Aug 25 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece DC FocusTom faces his greatest challenge: winning the heart of a girl! No super- powers can help him now! All of the immaturity, none of the responsibility! On sale Sept 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Kelley Puckett. Art and Cover by Warren Pleece. DC Focus! Just when Tom has had as much of his family as he can take, a new player shows up: His father! Where has he been, and why did he leave? And will Tom's newfound powers change their relationship forever? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Travis Dandro.

From a child's-eye view, Travis Dandro recounts growing up with a drug-addicted birth father, alcoholic step-dad, and overwhelmed mother. As a kid, Dandro would temper the tension of his every day with flights of fancy, finding refuge in toys and animals and insects rather than the unpredictable adults around him.

King of King Court is a revelatory autobiography that examines trauma, addiction, and familial relations in a unique and sensitive way.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. SUBURBAN HORROR DELINEATED IN A LUSH NOIR STYLE - Set in a suburb that is both nowhere and everywhere, King of the Flies is a glorious bastard, combining the intricacy and subtlety of the best European graphic novels with a hyperdetailed, controlled noir style derived from the finest American cartoonists. Mezzo and Pirus, previously best known in Europe for a series of cynical, brutal gangster stories, have abandoned their guns and gals for this cycle of suburban stories, but in King of the Flies the violence has just (for the most part) been interiorized. King of the Flies first appears to be a series of unrelated short stories, each starring (and narrated by) a different protagonist, but it soon becomes obvious that these seemingly disparate episodes weave together to form a single complex narrative, with events that are only glimpsed (or even referred to) revisited from different perspectives - revolving around Eric, a ne'er-do-well, drug-taking teenager at war with his stepfather and, apparently, the whole world. (He is the titular King.) King of the Flies is designed as a trilogy of albums, which will combine to form a single graphic novel of stunning intricacy and intensity. (Vol. 2, "The Beginning of All Things," will be released by Fantagraphics in the Summer of 2010.) Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Israeli publication. Written and illustrated by Rutu Modan. Translated by Noah Stollman. 6 3/8" x 9 1/4", 28 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Story and art by John Porcellino.

King-Cat Classix collects material from the first fifty issues of John Porcellino's King-Cat Comics as they appeared in self-published, handmade zines throughout the 1990s, now in paperback.

These strips span Porcellino's dynamic evolution from saturated, punk drawings to his characteristic refined minimalism, revealing his work as nothing short of a catalyst that has inspired artists like Chris Ware in the emerging literary comics scene. In the inky drawings featuring beloved pets, awkward teenage one-night-stands, and everyday blunders, we see a nascent style steeped in truth and transparency-one that continues to ring true today.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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W.W. Norton Edition - 1st printing. Collects Kings in Disguise (1988) #1-6. By James Vance and Dan Burr. Introduction by Alan Moore. Hailed as one of the top 100 comics of all time before graphic novels became a phenomenon, Kings In Disguise now resurfaces as a classic. In the Great Depression, Freddie Bloch finds himself homeless and adrift amid the Detroit riots and violent anti-communist mobs. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. So, whos the kid? My name is… ××××× hesitated for a moment, turning slightly to look back along the road they were traveling. Beyond the red horizon, her homelands gates sank into the distance, never to be seen again. Facing forward once more, ××××× looked past Kinos side to focus intently on the path ahead before answering. My name is— Kino travels with the trusty talking motorrad, Hermes. The duo are always together, with Hermes providing speed, and Kino providing balance. They stay in each country for no more than three days, as a rule—enough time to learn about each destinations unique customs and people. And so Kino and Hermes journey ever onward… Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Based on the hit novel series, Kinos Journey now has a beautiful manga adaptation with illustrations by Iruka Shiomiya (Ningen Series). Kinos Journey is about a character named Kino who travels around the world with a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Together they travel to different countries and meet the inhabitants there. Kinos policy is to only stay three days in every town without exception, saying its enough time to learn about the each place and moving on to explore the next new place. Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. In a vast forest lies a certain country, a place blessed with abundance, so wonderful that all travelers want to visit at least once. The country is so popular, in fact, that anyone who wishes to stay must enter the tournament held in the coliseum and battle for citizenship and the right to create a new law for the land… Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Based on the hit novel series, Kinos Journey now has a beautiful manga adaptation with illustrations by Iruka Shiomiya (Ningen Series). Kinos Journey is about a character named Kino who travels around the world with a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Kino travels to many mystical worlds, each with its unique customs and people. Kinos policy is to only stay three days in every town without exception, saying its enough time to learn about the each place and moving on to explore the next new place. Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Based on the hit novel series, Kinos Journey now has a beautiful manga adaptation with illustrations by Iruka Shiomiya (Ningen Series). Kinos Journey is about a character named Kino who travels around the world with a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Kino travels to many mystical worlds, each with its unique customs and people. Kinos policy is to only stay three days in every town without exception, saying its enough time to learn about the each place and moving on to explore the next new place. Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Laura Gao. Kirby Tan is in free fall. It's bad enough that she breaks her arm at the rock-climbing invitationals, sidelining her for the season. Now she's forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she's recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate "matches made in heaven" with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own planets could be aligned. But it's not so easy for Kirby to embrace her queer identity, not when she owes so much to her family and their church community. What would it be like to believe your fate is written in the stars? Can Kirby learn to trust that love will catch you when you fall...? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, PC. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Laura Gao. Kirby Tan is in free fall. It's bad enough that she breaks her arm at the rock-climbing invitationals, sidelining her for the season. Now she's forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she's recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate "matches made in heaven" with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own planets could be aligned. But it's not so easy for Kirby to embrace her queer identity, not when she owes so much to her family and their church community. What would it be like to believe your fate is written in the stars? Can Kirby learn to trust that love will catch you when you fall...? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, PC. Cover price $26.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by MariNaomi. From her father and mother's interracial marriage to her own "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" moments on the playground, from drug experimentation to sexual/identity questions, MariNaomi lays her inner life bare. Kiss & Tell is her funny and frank memoir in graphic form: a fresh and offbeat coming-of-age story unfolding against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco in the '80s and '90s. Through deft storytelling and charming illustration, she carries us through first love and worst love, through heartbreak and bedroom experimentation, as she grows from misfit teen to young woman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

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2nd and later printings. Story and art by MariNaomi. From her father and mother's interracial marriage to her own "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" moments on the playground, from drug experimentation to sexual/identity questions, MariNaomi lays her inner life bare. Kiss & Tell is her funny and frank memoir in graphic form: a fresh and offbeat coming-of-age story unfolding against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco in the '80s and '90s. Through deft storytelling and charming illustration, she carries us through first love and worst love, through heartbreak and bedroom experimentation, as she grows from misfit teen to young woman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

Unedited Advance Reader's Edition, March 2019.

Written by Colleen Af Venable. Art by Ellen T Crenshaw.

A layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.

Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not.

Her dad is hiding something big-so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting to figure out that she doesn't want to kiss Adam... because the only person she wants to kiss is Cat. Just like that, Mads's tidy little life has gotten epically messy-and epically heartbreaking. And when your heart is broken, it takes more than an awkward, uncomfortable, tooth-clashing, friendship-ending kiss to put things right again.

It takes a whole bunch of them.

Trade Paperback, 5-in. x 8-in., 306 pages, B&W. Mature Readers