Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Itaru Kinoshita. Research Constultant: Shin-Ichi Fujiwara. Translated by John Neal. Suma Suzume, the newest dinokeeper at the struggling Enoshima Dinoland, stops by the lab to see her old friend Benkei... but will he have a place to stay much longer? Back at the park, the crew from a local TV station that's hoping to capture a day in the life of a rookie dinokeeper gets more than they bargained for when an unexpected visitor shows up in the Dilophosaurus paddock! And to top it all off, it's time for Suzume to learn the ropes at the park's facilities for disabled dinos... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Written by Rex Ogle. Art and cover by Dave Valeza. It's time to face facts! On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road - a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edging on the poverty line, Rex can't afford to buy the acne medication or deodorant he needs, and bullies are noticing Rex's awkward transformation. On top of it all, things have gotten weird with his friends, making Rex feel like he can't do or say anything right. So far, seventh grade stinks! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 154 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 138 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Ian Grody. Art by Yishan Li. Cover by Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor.

Welcome to Brooklyn Through the Looking Glass, where a golem with benefits, a spiraling genie, a demon who feeds on bad vibes, and a promising young mermaid collide with heartbroken, hard-living, and hype-obsessed humans.

Lesser Evils is a hilarious, pop culture-filled collection of stories that explore what intimacy, spite, selflessness, and friendship mean today.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. Surrounded by a circle of like-minded talent, Aia finally feels free to pursue becoming a makeup artist. His friend Jun makes her own breakthrough toward a seemingly impossible modeling career. Despite the challenges ahead, their determination to succeed is unstoppable. Competition in the beauty world often gets ugly. To get an advantage, Aia asks his rival Ginga for guidance and on-the-job experience. Meanwhile, just as Jun is about to crack, a celebrity insider lends a helping hand-a move that might seal the deal. Aia and Jun grow more confident, but they also grapple with the reality that there's always someone better. Could that struggle be what drives them to rise above the rest? Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. Adjusting to a new school is always rough, and that goes double for Sakura, a shy human who is transferred to an academy that's monster girls only! Sakura's new classmates include a kiss-curious harpy, a sarcastic lamia, a cyclops who has her eye on Sakura, and a plain-spoken centaur who treads cautiously down hallways full of lusty demons. Eager to blend in, and with a body that convinces, Sakura lies and declares herself a succubus. But can she keep up the ruse, and keep her new friends' hands, claws, and scaled coils off her? It's going to be one long, hot school year! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. Adjusting to a new school is always rough, and that goes double for Sakura, a shy human who is transferred to an academy that's monster girls only! Sakura's new classmates include a kiss-curious harpy, a sarcastic lamia, a cyclops who has her eye on Sakura, and a plain-spoken centaur who treads cautiously down hallways full of lusty demons. Eager to blend in, and with a body that convinces, Sakura lies and declares herself a succubus. But can she keep up the ruse, and keep her new friends' hands, claws, and scaled coils off her? It's going to be one long, hot school year! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. The timid but beautiful Sakura spends her school days pretending to be a succubus, and living in fear that her monster girl classmates will discover her secret-that she's a mere human! Whether it's helping her centaur classmate Chisato with a sacred archery ritual and then getting in some bareback riding practice, or helping a horny harpy lay an egg, Sakura has to be the hands-on ever-ready sex demon, or her days at the academy could be numbered! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. A sexy yuri tale about a girl who wants to fit in at an all-monster, all-girls high school! Adjusting to a new school is always rough, and that goes double for Sakura, a shy girl attending a monster girl academy! Her new classmates include a kiss-curious harpy, a sarcastic lamia, a cyclops with an eye for Sakura, and a plain-spoken centaur. Eager to blend in, Sakura declares herself a succubus! But can she keep up the ruse while fending off the touchy hands, claws, and scaled coils of her new friends? It's going to be a long, hot school year! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. Under the tutelage of the best professional makeup artists, the pressure is on Aia as his every move is scrutinized by faculty and fellow students. When the instructors at MIRROR propose a challenge with a highly coveted career-making prize, friendly rivalry turns into cutthroat competition. Aia focuses on his own vision, avoiding the toxic environment around him. However, jealousy is impossible to ignore when the celebrity makeup artist Daiya is playing favorites. Can Aia and Jun's loyalty survive Daiya's mind games? Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Itaru Kinoshita. Research Constultant: Shin-Ichi Fujiwara. Translated by John Neal. Suma Suzume, the newest dinokeeper at the struggling Enoshima Dinoland, stops by the lab to see her old friend Benkei... but will he have a place to stay much longer? Back at the park, the crew from a local TV station that's hoping to capture a day in the life of a rookie dinokeeper gets more than they bargained for when an unexpected visitor shows up in the Dilophosaurus paddock! And to top it all off, it's time for Suzume to learn the ropes at the park's facilities for disabled dinos... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ken Homerun. Translated by Emily Balistrieri. Mugi, a transfer student from Tokyo now living in a southern island of Japan, can stand the new sunburn and the bullying he receives at school. It's the ocean, the water that he doesn't know how to swim in, and the brother-in-law who's making his older sister so happy, that he can't handle. Ever since his parents passed and this stranger became "family," Mugi's felt like there's nowhere he belongs, like maybe he should just... drown. Feeling out of place in his own home, he turns for refuge to his one friend, local girl Matori, whose grandmother tells them about a mysterious legend surrounding mermaids in a secret cove who will grant one wish to whoever they meet. So when Mugi's brother-in-law gets swept off to sea trying to save a carless swimmer in rough waters, it's up to Mugi to try to make things right-sink or swim. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 230 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Kyotaro is confused by his budding love for Yamada…and even more confused by the fact that she keeps approaching him! Could she know the hidden feelings in his heart? And more importantly, could these two social opposites have a chance at an actual relationship?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Quirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award! Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. FUMBLING THROUGH CHANGE. After successfully sharing their feelings for each other, Kyotaro and Yamada are finally dating. Even though theyre happy fumbling through what that means together, Kyotaro cant stop worrying. What will their first kiss be like? Where will he put his hands? What if hes a bad kisser? On top of his relationship fears, hes got to start seriously studying for his high school entrance exams, and Yamada has to split her time between him and shooting a new TV drama. Its a summer full of feelings! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. HEATING UP IN THE SUMMER SUN. The day after his first kiss, Kyotaro must turn his thoughts to studying for entrance exams: He's off to study camp! The problem is hes the only boy…and theyre studying at a beach house. The summer sun, swimming, and four girls is a recipe for distraction. Edging ever closer to a social implosion, Kyotaro finds a condom someone dropped! If the girls find out, theyre bound to think its his, and everything he does will be suspect! Will this awkward parade of social mishaps ever end, or will friendships crumble at this lewd discovery?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work. Aia and Jun have each scored themselves a spot in the U21 contest, but since models and makeup artists are matched by lottery, their opportunity to work together is far from guaranteed. With intimidating new rivals coming out of the woodwork, will both of them have what it takes to win it all? As Jun contemplates her dreams and goals for the future, Aia contends with his colleagues old acquaintances and their own formidable strengths. An opportunity to do makeup for dozens of new adults on Coming of Age Day turns into a chance to reaffirm what makeup means to him and regain his confidence. The stage is set for the U21 showdown! Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work. Aia and Jun have each scored themselves a spot in the U21 contest, but since models and makeup artists are matched by lottery, their opportunity to work together is far from guaranteed. With intimidating new rivals coming out of the woodwork, will both of them have what it takes to win it all? As Jun contemplates her dreams and goals for the future, Aia contends with his colleagues old acquaintances and their own formidable strengths. An opportunity to do makeup for dozens of new adults on Coming of Age Day turns into a chance to reaffirm what makeup means to him and regain his confidence. The stage is set for the U21 showdown! Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work. At a young age, Aia Utagawa was scouted as a model, but his real ambition is to become a makeup artist. But, even as the end of high school approaches, it's a dream he hides inside, afraid of stepping outside his prescribed role as a pretty face. Then, one day, he meets Jun, a quiet classmate who hunches because she's ashamed of her face, covered in freckles. He convinces her to enter a school runway fashion contest together--with him doing her makeup. They make an incredible team, with Jun discovering a confidence she never knew she could show and Aia finally learning that, while it may be tough to open yourself up to failing at the one thing you care about, the difficulties can be worth facing. Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. DISTRACTING HEAT. Kyotaro has made a tough choice. He and Yamada arent going on any dates until his entrance exam but all that studying doesnt seem to be helping and his grades have stagnated. His depression turns to anxiety when a visit to Yamadas house isn't what he expected at all. Her parents arent home! Its just the two of them! What kind of mood is Yamada trying to set?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Norio Sakurai. Translated by Nan Rymer. Adapted by David Lumsdon. DISTRACTING HEAT. Kyotaro has made a tough choice. He and Yamada arent going on any dates until his entrance exam but all that studying doesnt seem to be helping and his grades have stagnated. His depression turns to anxiety when a visit to Yamadas house isn't what he expected at all. Her parents arent home! Its just the two of them! What kind of mood is Yamada trying to set?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 28 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Translated by Nate Derr. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR? Having reignited his passion for soccer, Hiori delivered Isagi a pinpoint pass that ended in the winning goal against Ubers. Isagi's stunning performance helps him shoot up to second place in the rankings, but he still comes up short against the top-ranked player, Rin Itoshi. As the Neo-Egoist League nears its dramatic final day, each player must look inward and discover what he hungers for...but will mere hunger be enough? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Kizuki longs to rekindle his romance with Mizuho, but it may be too little, too late. After graduating high school during the tumultuous pandemic, his childhood friends are now thriving in their careers. Kizukis return brings relief, but Mizuho and the others cant forgive his selfish decisions. However, the intensity of first romance is persistent, and the heart wants what it wants… Will a second chance mend a broken heart? An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Story and art by Maria Scrivan.

Natalie is having a rough start to the school year. Each student has been asked to join an extracurricular activity, and Nat's two best friends have no trouble finding activities that interest them. Flo tries her hand at puppetry, and Zoe makes the volleyball team... with Nat's ex-BFF, Lily! So now Zoe and Lily are always together, and Nat's over it!

Nat's feeling betrayed, and she still hasn't found a club to join. But when Nat meets a new student who's having the same difficulty choosing a club, they decide to create one together. Could this be the solution to her problems?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color.

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Story and art by Yehudi Mercado.

Sports put Hudi to the test. Now he's about to face his greatest trial: . . . summer camp.

Hudi finally embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi's artwork lands him in detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp. Hudi is hesitant about Greene Family Camp-a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky.

Then Hudi meets Pepe, a fellow camper who's also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi, and who-get this-can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi's bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found his people?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Yehudi Mercado.

Sports put Hudi to the test. Now he's about to face his greatest trial: . . . summer camp.

Hudi finally embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi's artwork lands him in detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp. Hudi is hesitant about Greene Family Camp-a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky.

Then Hudi meets Pepe, a fellow camper who's also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi, and who-get this-can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi's bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found his people?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Elle.

A powerful study in introspection, inheritance, and the manifestation of hypochondria by a talented indie cartoonist.

Beautifully illustrated and poignantly told, the author investigates the guilt they carry as a young Filipino person born into a family that benefited from the Marcos regime, and how that materializes within the physical body.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 418 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Elle.

A powerful study in introspection, inheritance, and the manifestation of hypochondria by a talented indie cartoonist.

Beautifully illustrated and poignantly told, the author investigates the guilt they carry as a young Filipino person born into a family that benefited from the Marcos regime, and how that materializes within the physical body.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 418 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Jose Pimienta.

Luis Fernando and Luisa Teresa are twins, and they finally have the chance to stand on their own. Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, and Teresa is planning to cross the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California.

Suddenly on his own and desperate not to be alone, Fernando makes friends with the first kid who's willing to give him a chance, only this new friend says and does a lot of things that Fernando isn't too sure about. Teresa is ready to thrive and stand on her own two feet, but she soon finds herself failing under the pressure of crossing the US/Mexico border every day, nor does she have her brother's support when she could really use it. At home, both twins have a chance to reconnect. But instead, they find themselves pushing each other away.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Jose Pimienta.

Luis Fernando and Luisa Teresa are twins, and they finally have the chance to stand on their own. Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, and Teresa is planning to cross the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California.

Suddenly on his own and desperate not to be alone, Fernando makes friends with the first kid who's willing to give him a chance, only this new friend says and does a lot of things that Fernando isn't too sure about. Teresa is ready to thrive and stand on her own two feet, but she soon finds herself failing under the pressure of crossing the US/Mexico border every day, nor does she have her brother's support when she could really use it. At home, both twins have a chance to reconnect. But instead, they find themselves pushing each other away.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Rosemary Mosco. Art and cover by Binglin Hu.

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 worry that everything will be different. As they explore, they discover plants to look at and animals to meet in their new home as well.

The story of these two best friends brings to life a nonfiction adventure of finding wonder in nature everywhere, no matter where you live. This book concludes with fun activities for kids to do at home.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Rosemary Mosco. Art and cover by Binglin Hu.

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 worry that everything will be different. As they explore, they discover plants to look at and animals to meet in their new home as well.

The story of these two best friends brings to life a nonfiction adventure of finding wonder in nature everywhere, no matter where you live. This book concludes with fun activities for kids to do at home.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Kwame Alexander. Art by Dawud Anyabwile.

Twelve-year-old Nick is a soccer-loving boy who absolutely hates books.

In this graphic novel version of Booked, the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' divorce, stand up to a bully, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges-which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal-change his life, as well as his best friend's.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W (and Green).

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Kwame Alexander. Art by Dawud Anyabwile.

Twelve-year-old Nick is a soccer-loving boy who absolutely hates books.

In this graphic novel version of Booked, the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' divorce, stand up to a bully, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges-which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal-change his life, as well as his best friend's.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W (and Green).

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Kayla Miller and Jeffery Canino. Art and cover by Kristina Luu.

A fun and fresh spin-off of the New York Times bestselling Click graphic novels. With the school dance around the corner, fashionistas Beth and Chanda are ready to dazzle!

With their first formal school dance around the corner, Beth and Chanda are on a mission to make it the best night ever. Step one? Secure the perfect dresses so they can dominate the dance floor! But when neither of them can find an outfit that lives up to their high expectations-and when they encounter unexpected pressure to find dates-these besties will need to lean on their friendship more than ever if they hope to find their groove and bust a move!

New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller and coauthor Jeffrey Canino share a thoughtful and lively story about the challenges of finding your own personal style...and how it always helps to keep your favorite person at your side. Accompanied by Kristina Luu's dynamic, expressive art style, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's stories.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Kayla Miller and Jeffery Canino. Art and cover by Kristina Luu.

A fun and fresh spin-off of the New York Times bestselling Click graphic novels. With the school dance around the corner, fashionistas Beth and Chanda are ready to dazzle!

With their first formal school dance around the corner, Beth and Chanda are on a mission to make it the best night ever. Step one? Secure the perfect dresses so they can dominate the dance floor! But when neither of them can find an outfit that lives up to their high expectations-and when they encounter unexpected pressure to find dates-these besties will need to lean on their friendship more than ever if they hope to find their groove and bust a move!

New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller and coauthor Jeffrey Canino share a thoughtful and lively story about the challenges of finding your own personal style...and how it always helps to keep your favorite person at your side. Accompanied by Kristina Luu's dynamic, expressive art style, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's stories.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art and cover by Yoshi Yoshitani.

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. Shes a kid who dyes her hair black and hates everyone but her best friend, Lincoln. To Starfire, who is from another planet, Mandy seems like an alien, like some distant, angry, light-years away moon. And ever since she walked out on her SATs, which her mom doesnt know about, Mandy has been even more distant. Everyone thinks Mandy needs to go to college and become whoever you become at college, but Mandy has other plans. Or she did until she gets partnered with Claire, the person she intensely denies liking but definitely likes a lot, for a school project.

When someone from Starfires past arrives, Mandy must make a choice: give up before the battle has even begun, or step into the unknown and risk everything to save her mom.

I am Not Starfire is a story about teenagers and/as aliens; about knowing where you come from and where you are going; and about mothers.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Iasmin Oma Ata.

Nayra Mansour feels anything but at home in her New England boarding school. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, cruel bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami, the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, Marjan appears.

As a djinn, a mythical creature in Arab folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past in the djinn realm is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble that have a way of following them all the way to the human realm.

And so they must face what they've done before Nayra is pulled into the mess they've made.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Iasmin Oma Ata.

Nayra Mansour feels anything but at home in her New England boarding school. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, cruel bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami, the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, Marjan appears.

As a djinn, a mythical creature in Arab folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past in the djinn realm is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble that have a way of following them all the way to the human realm.

And so they must face what they've done before Nayra is pulled into the mess they've made.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After Rukas disastrous overnight stay, Mizuharas been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by finding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, theyll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Wendy Mass. Art and cover by Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before, but can she right some wrongs first... or is it too late? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Rex Ogle. Art and cover by Dave Valeza. Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. His closest friend is unreliable, at best. And there's a cute girl in his class who he can't stop thinking about. With so much going on, everything is a blur-including Rex's vision! So when he discovers that he needs glasses, and his family can only afford the ugliest pair in the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goes completely out of focus. In this true coming-of-age story, Rex has his sights set on surviving sixth grade, but now he's got to find a way to do it with glasses, no friends, and a family that just doesn't get it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Teacher's Pet!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Claudia Aguirre. Jessica knows she's the better dancer - but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she's not getting recognized - which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth slowly realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get Jessica her leading role? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. It's 2020, and Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her dad forgot, the sempai she likes isn't interested, and her social calendar is getting cleared out by a mysterious virus. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Romance stands up to a global pandemic in this series about how to maintain the hopes and joys of high school life when everything is upended. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. It's 2020, and Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her dad forgot, the sempai she likes isn't interested, and her social calendar is getting cleared out by a mysterious virus. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Romance stands up to a global pandemic in this series about how to maintain the hopes and joys of high school life when everything is upended. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Sarah Sax. Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it's the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team-a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can't seem to get along, will their season ground out faster than Al can say "home run"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Haunted House!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Knack Whittle. There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ken Homerun. Translated by Emily Balistrieri. Mugi, a transfer student from Tokyo now living in a southern island of Japan, can stand the new sunburn and the bullying he receives at school. It's the ocean, the water that he doesn't know how to swim in, and the brother-in-law who's making his older sister so happy, that he can't handle. Ever since his parents passed and this stranger became "family," Mugi's felt like there's nowhere he belongs, like maybe he should just... drown. Feeling out of place in his own home, he turns for refuge to his one friend, local girl Matori, whose grandmother tells them about a mysterious legend surrounding mermaids in a secret cove who will grant one wish to whoever they meet. So when Mugi's brother-in-law gets swept off to sea trying to save a carless swimmer in rough waters, it's up to Mugi to try to make things right-sink or swim. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 230 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $13.95.