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Luminous Beings: A Graphic Novel

David Arnold

"A gorgeously rendered adventure that captures the ache and joy of adolescence in a mad world."--Tillie Walden, award-winning author of On a Sunbeam

Ty and Burger have known each other since before they could walk. But this shared history is nothing compared to their plans for the future: step one, make a killer documentary about humanity’s recent brush with extinction; step two, apply to film school together; step three, achieve legendary status as the next great filmmaking duo. But Ty has a secret that will ultimately shake the foundations of their friendship and force them both to wonder if growing up means letting go of the people they once were.

With heads full of bioluminescence and hearts full of fury, “squizzies” have one thing on their tiny rodent brains: global annihilation. Their reign of terror may be a thing of the past, but Ty and Burger are determined to chronicle the perseverance of the human race in the wake of the “squirrel-pocalypse.” With friends Miles and Fib, they embark on an overnight excursion through rowdy nightclubs, once-familiar neighborhoods, perilous castles, and off-grid RVs, all the while, recording quiet lives of love and loss in a strange new world.

Set over the course of a single day, Luminous Beings explores the many facets of friendship and love, the heavy burden of a well-kept secret, the boundless tenacity of the human spirit, and, yes, the furriest of all zombified mammals. But don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. Just the end of the squirrel

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Little Moons

Jen Storm

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her older sister. Can she find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions?

It's been a year since Reanna's sister, Chelsea, went missing on her way home from school. Without any idea of what happened, Reanna and her family struggle to find closure.

Driven from her home by memories, Reanna's mom moves to the big city. Left behind on the reserve, Reanna and her little brother go to live with their dad.

Reanna is hurt and angry that her mom has run away. She feels lonely and abandoned...but she is not alone. Lights turn on in empty rooms, and objects move without being touched.

There are little moons everywhere.

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Of Her Own Design

Birdie Willis

An all-new YA graphic novel from Maverick! Teenage writer Brie Page gets magically transported to the world of stories, but no matter how far she goes, she can't seem to escape from the drama of her life.

In the small town of Holden, sixteen-year-old Brie Page has been struggling with a tremendous bout of writer’s block. And that’s a problem. One of many she has, actually. Parents that constantly fight, her former best friend/current bully Viv Kinsley, and the gorgeous new girl Kay Ardiger are causing a bit of stress. Brie used to hide from it all in her own worlds and stories, but that seems so far away now. Until an unexpected encounter with a mischievous bookseller, Ambrose Chance, gives Brie the extraordinary ability to go beyond her problems in life and bury them deep into three new stories. Too bad the whole town of Holden had to get caught up in it too when her stories come to life. Now, when the most important people in her life are stuck in fantastical tales, Brie needs to save them by diving into her worlds and facing her worries head-on. Which would be fine...if only she was better at writing endings.

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You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 2

Kocha Agasawa

When it comes to romance, opposites really do attract!

Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who’s got a crush. There’s just one little problem—when it comes to personality, the guy she’s into is her polar opposite!

Suzuki and Tani have successfully confessed and are going out, but that doesn’t mean it’s happily ever after! As two very different people, they’re still figuring out how they fit together—and how to deal with their hang-ups. Whether it’s seeing each other not fully ready for the day or navigating old relationships, they’ve still got a long way to go!

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The Pirate Princess

Luca Frigerio

Set sail with Julie, daughter of the mysterious Pirate King, as she journeys across oceans to reconnect with her father and become the best pirate that has ever existed!

Julie has two goals in life: to make things explode and to become the best pirate who has ever existed! She joins the crew of the Golden Dolphin to find her father, The Pirate King, and amidst battles on galleons, ancient curses, and doomed lands, Julie's path will lead her to uncovering mysteries of her displaced family, and her own place in the world as The Pirate Princess.

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The Night Mother Vol. 1

Jeremy Lambert

"Myth-making with a majestic monster at its heart, laced with style and suspense." —Kirkus Reviews

"A haunting yet poignant story that will leave readers hungry for more." —Publishers Weekly

"Mysterious and spooky [...] This gothic graphic novel will appeal to young readers who want to branch out from the popular tropes of middle grade stories." —School Library Journal

Endless night befalls a sleepy seaside town, leaving it to young Madeline Tock to save her community from a threat known only as the Night Mother . . .

The moon is stuck like a broken clock in the midnight sky, the sun a distant memory. No one in this quiet seaside town can remember how long this unnatural darkness has lasted. No one, that is, except for the curious girl who lives in the graveyard, caring for the dead: twelve-year-old Madeline Tock. In gratitude, the departed whisper their worries to her, sounding just like her overprotective but loving father: beware this endless night and she who causes it.

Because there’s someone else who can hear the whispers, too . . . someone whose gown is a map of the cosmos, hair a tangled constellation, eyes like the lights of faraway stars. The Night Mother. Her elemental duty is to gather the souls of the dead in her lantern, then send them to their eternal rest as beautiful moonlight. But when her hunger for power drives her to take souls from the living, Madeline bravely stands up to defend her town and those she loves. Can Madeline help bring back the sun, or will she be lured by the starry promises of this mysterious woman?

Written by Jeremy Lambert (Doom Patrol, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Goosebumps) and richly illustrated by Alexa Sharpe (Lumberjanes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Uncanny Magazine), The Night Mother is a lush gothic tale perfect for readers of all ages who relish in the wonder of the night sky.

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Ranger Academy Vol 2

Maria Ingrande Mora

Only the bravest cadets have what it takes to become Power Rangers in the second volume of the hit YA series!

What dark secrets lie at the heart of Ranger Academy? Sage has finally done it! She’s morphed for the very first time, but who she’s meant to become has more weight than she ever could have dreamed. But when she uncovers the dark history connected to her newfound powers, will she tell the truth… or keep it hidden to protect herself? Acclaimed YA author Maria Mora Ingrande (Fragile Remedy) and superstar artist Jo Mi-Gyeong (Eve: Children of the Moon) take Sage’s adventure to new heights, set in an all new universe inspired by the world of Power Rangers! Collects Ranger Academy #5-8.

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Prez

Mark Russell

It's 2046 and America has just elected its first teenage president! Previously selected as one of YALSA's Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens, DC's critically acclaimed political satire Prez is in a new format and more relevant than ever.

Oregon teen Beth Ross has just been elected President of the United States of America. Age restrictions were abolished when corporations gained the right to run for office. Elections are now held on social media, and after a corndog accident makes Beth Ross go viral, a nation is shocked to wake up and find that "Corndog Girl" has just become their new president.

The eyes of the world are on Beth. But in a nation so used to misrule that the poor are willing to do anything on TV for a chance at a better life, will a fresh start be enough to undo the damage caused by Boss Smiley and his corporate shadow government?

Eisner-winning writer Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, The Flintstones) teams with artist Ben Caldwell (Justice League Beyond) and others to revive and reinvent a classic! Collects PREZ #1-6, a short from CATWOMAN ELECTION NIGHT #1, and a brand-new short story.

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Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, Vol. 5

Rumiko Takahashi

The beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!

Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?

Because of their part-demon heritage, Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha have all temporarily turned human—on the same night that yet another assassin aims to take the girls out! In light of that, Towa wrestles with her identity as a half-demon and wonders what her life could have been if she were a normal human girl. Then, she learns the truth behind the attack that caused their parents’ disappearance 14 years ago!

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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1

Mashiro

The award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Sometimes love is like an endgame boss.

College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring.

When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend, and soon the two of them are spending time together both in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane’s feelings grow, will Yamada’s focus shift?

Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.

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