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Haedal Academy's robot team accepts Cyborg Captain's challenge! Quickly, the team must choose and develop a robot for the creative robot competition. Each of them comes up with a concept, but no one can agree on the best option. And then a past mistake returns to haunt them, threatening to tear the team apart for good. Can the kids get past their differences, or has Cyborg Captain defeated them before the contest even begins?

Who will win in the epic battle between the rogue killer Gato and famed ghost Daedalus Bonn? As Nilay watches, confused and upset, he starts to see that it's not all about strength and power. Daedalus might be out of practice, and Vyper may be new, but they are both working for good and for truth. The battle rages on, and everyone must join the fight. Gato wants the ability cards, but more than that, he just wants to win. Nilay has to engage with his new avatar, Vyper, the incredibly strong and skilled Daedalus, and his own abilities to stand a chance. Can Nilay reckon with some distrust to help win the battle? He may not know the rules of The World of Ghosts—but does he have the passion, energy, and determination to succeed?

Coasting through life without ever spending much effort or committing to anything has made many people think less of Nilay Rao. The teenager is relatively unassuming, as he's not the most popular student, nor the hardest working. The kids call him'Nil,'suggesting that he's a loser. But he has another name, the'biggest cheat,'which he's earned from using cheat codes and hacks in everything from games to grades. But that all will change when Nilay receives a mysterious device from his long-lost mother, Dia. Curious about the device, Nilay unwittingly creates his own'video game'avatar that he names Vyper Neo, which causes him more stress than he could imagine. The little orange character has his own personality and gets Nilay and his father into all sorts of trouble. The World of Ghosts is filled with other players fighting for money, territory, and power. Can Nilay unravel the mystery before he and his avatar are destroyed?

Gunhild is so close to the gods, she can feel it. Odin assists her in her journey, but getting there is just the start. Will they accept her as a god? She meets the gods but is disappointed to learn that they have all accepted the prophecy of Ragnarok as truth, and there is no point in trying to save the world. God of Thunder will rage, tree trunks will shiver, Jotuns will run amok. But Gunhild has other plans. She battles the gods to prove her worth and prove them wrong. Loki is brought forth by Odin's wife, Frigg, and he must answer for his mistakes. Gunhild's travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true.

Could you follow your dreams if the whole world was against you? Raised in a human orphanage, Gunhild dreams of becoming a real-life god, and everyone everywhere thinks it's a terrible idea made up by a petulant twelve-year-old. Gunhild invites Thor to her birthday party so she can ask him to bring her to Valhalla and make her a god. She knows that as a god, she'll have some real power—and people will finally believe her about Ragnarok returning. But she also has to face the other girls in the orphanage who call her names and make fun of her abilities. Her best friend, a fire salamander named Newton, helps her feel less alone. Will Thor show up at the party and make her dreams come true? Or will chaos and fire continue following Gunhild wherever she goes?

Black Bottom Island has become a war zone as Banburi rebels and cloaks of the country continue to battle each other. The Lords of the country plan to counterattack, taking charge in the absence of the Dark Lords. Rebels rise from the ashes to take over the Nirvadome, but they may have underestimated the Dark Lords of Eden. Sano finds himself in trouble, and though his allies join the fight, Symon fears their luck may have run out. Is this the end for Sano and his friends, or can they harness their powers to succeed against impossible odds? Apple Black Many years ago, humans acquired'Black'fruits from a tree that descended from the skies, turning humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. Blessed with the Arodihs arm by Merlin, the god of sorcery, Sano is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior, known as the Trinity. As Sano embarks on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden again threaten the world. Experience Apple Black collected in library binding for the first time.

Prophesied savior Sano continues his quest, but he fears his power can either save the world or destroy it. The young sorcerers of Black Bottom Island continue the fight against the rebels, but who is a friend and who is a spy? As enemies and false idols arise to join the battle, allies must put aside their differences to protect the Trinity at all costs. Will anyone listen to Sano's pleas for forgiveness and peace? Apple Black Many years ago, humans acquired'Black'fruits from a tree that descended from the skies, turning humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. Blessed with the Arodihs arm by Merlin, the god of sorcery, Sano is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior, known as the Trinity. As Sano embarks on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden again threaten the world. Experience Apple Black collected in library binding for the first time.

Our hero Stud has teleported to the Jungle Kingdom. Stud wants to focus on getting home, but after his bag and the Kingdom Maps are stolen, he fears he'll be lost forever. Realizing he can't get them back by himself, he enlists help from Brymm, a familiar ally with mysterious powers, who has a strange request—she needs help saving her kingdom in the future. Brutus Elephanté, the Jungle King, will stop at nothing to gain the Kingdom Maps. His throne challenged, he sends his elite gorilla squad to intercept Stud and steal the maps. Hammer Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.

Stud races through the jungle, at last finding his way to the Jungle King. But Brutus Elephanté will defend his throne and gain the Kingdom Maps at any cost. Nothing can stop him in his quest for vengeance. Meanwhile, Brymm reveals a great hidden power in her fight against the gorilla squad. Memories of her own father convince her to stick by Stud against the Jungle King. Will Stud recover the Kingdom Maps from Brutus Elephanté before it's too late? Hammer Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.

The National Robot Dance Competition is over...... And Haedal Academy's team earned second place! Given the lack of preparation time, the kids are happy with the results. But back at school, their classmates are giving them the cold shoulder. And when a popular streamer named Cyborg Captain calls them out for all the world to see, the team will be tested like never before.

From Outer Space to the Stinky Sewers! Space fugitive Zort the Slug King's rampage on Earth continues! Back for revenge on Super Potato, Zort has dragged our hero into the nearest sewer... and he's about to use a high-tech weapon to squash Super Potato for good. But that's not all! Alien bounty hunters are chasing after the Slug King, making this sticky situation even messier! It's the end of Super Potato's cosmic kerfuffle, and the smelliest chapter yet.

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their bounciest adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the Easter Bunny!Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon Adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn

In Gnome Sick Gnome, the vet team gets stumped! When their investigation takes them to their patient's home, it becomes clear that the home might just be part of the problem. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

Learn about climate and biomes with this decodable title introducing key geography standards. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!

Zort the Slug King is back! When Super Potato's old enemy escapes his outer-space prison, he heads for Earth with revenge on his mind. And that's not all: a trio of galactic bounty hunters are on Zort's trail. Meanwhile, our hero has his hands full with Big Jaw, a metal-mouthed villain who just chomped his way through a ruby robbery. Things are about to get crowded... Get ready for a cosmic kerfuffle!

Cuando Carlos tenía 19 años, su mamá decidió dejar su vida en El Salvador y buscar un nuevo comienzo en Estados Unidos. Para el viaje al norte, contrató los servicios de un coyote. Carlos se resistía a ir, pero no quiso dejar que su mamá partiera sin él y decidió unirse. En su recorrido a través de México, vivieron los riesgos y miedos que incontables personas de países centroamericanos enfrentan al emigrar a otras tierras. Diez años después, Carlos comparte estos recuerdos con su primo Ernesto. El resultado de su conversación es Una historia más: Un relato gráfico de migración. When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador, seeking a new start in the United States. She arranged the services of a coyote for the journey north. Reluctant to leave, but refusing to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her. During their trip through Mexico, they experienced the risks and the fears countless people from Central American countries faces as they migrate toward different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin Ernesto. The result of their conversation is Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account.

'This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country... This is just another story.'When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador for a new start in the United States. Reluctant to follow, but unwilling to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her on the journey north. During their trip through Mexico and into the US, they experienced the risks and fears countless people from Central American countries have faced while migrating to different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin, cartoonist Ernesto Saade. The result of their conversation is Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account. This stirring and thoughtful graphic work goes beyond headlines and statistics to provide a powerful individual account of migration. “Until now, the story of Carlos was diluted between thousands and thousands of similar stories (or infinitely worse ones). However, this doesn't detract from his story or anyone else's. They're not numbers or statistics but individuals whose lives are a reflection of serious problems in the region. This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country... This is just another story.”

Take a trip aboard Hotelitor: the finest hospitality craft in its colony, equipped with jet feet, a hyperspace engine, and single, double, and adjoining rooms. When a giant alien attacks the ship, Hotelitor's surviving guests and staff find themselves stranded in deep space. There, 18-year-old intern Anna Greene must take charge. Alongside her fellow entry-level service workers, she'll try to control the chaos while rival factions emerge, wealthy VIPs seize hotel resources, and the musician-in-residence develops a literal cult following. As Anna and her friends search for a way home, shocking discoveries about Hotelitor's owners await them—if another giant alien doesn't smash the crew first.

At coding camp, La Ion's friends wake up to an unusual lesson: how to make breakfast with coding! As one team member plays robot, the makers must program their way to a meal. Thanks to the rivalry between the robot soccer club and battle robot crew, the results get messy. But when the kids'mysterious mentor, Dr. Cybo, takes them to watch a major robotics tournament, the two crews may find the inspiration they need to level up—if they can go long enough without an argument!

When the robot soccer crew and their battle-robot rivals both attend the same coding camp, they get news that ramps up the competition. In the third book in the Robot Makers manhwa series, La Ion has been stuck in the middle of a rivalry between his new school's soccer robot club and battle robot team. Principal Park wishes the teams would just join forces. To stop the squabbling, the principal has trapped both teams at a camp full of robotics challenges. Principal Park's mysterious ally, Dr. Cybo, will test them on coding basics such as algorithms and the binary system. And when the camp ends, only one team will be left standing!

Young fans of American Ninja Warrior and Daniel Gil, the Kingdom Ninja, will love this fully illustrated look into Daniel's awesome world. Learn what it takes to become a ninja warrior! American Ninja Warrior legend Daniel Gil has thrilled viewers of all ages with his incredible feats of strength, speed, and agility on the hit TV show. Now Daniel gives kids a glimpse of his everyday life in this fun and imaginative book. In a kid-friendly comic style, aspiring ninja warriors will learn more about Daniel's incredible rise from young upstart to 2020 American Ninja Warrior champion. Relive some of his most exciting moments on the show, and discover the disciplines that have helped Daniel stay mentally, physically, and spiritually fit. How to Be a Kingdom Ninja will inspire young readers to pursue their dreams and live healthy and happy lives.

In her debut graphic novel, Sarah Firth ponders some of life's deepest philosophical questions: Why are we here? How are we supposed to get along with one another? What on earth is that slug doing in my bathroom sink?From daydreams and pop culture memes to the teachings of science, philosophy, and history, Firth weaves together a mix of great and silly ideas based on her own lived experience, all tossed together with unique energy, boundless curiosity and humor, and colorful, detailed, kinetic drawings. Through eight autobiographical visual essays, Firth explores how to live better in the modern world; ways to be more compassionate toward oneself, others, and the planet; and how everything does, eventually, connect.Honest, profound, and profane, Eventually Everything Connects is a life-affirming book about the joys and pains of living in a hypercomplex and uncertain world.

Frankie King was a precocious student and a promising basketball player at Brooklyn's James Madison High School in the early 1950s. Sportswriters were comparing Frankie to the greatest college and professional players of all time, and he was recruited as a starting guard at the University of North Carolina. But Frankie dropped out before playing a single game.This graphic novel follows King's enigmatic life from its auspicious start in the limelight to his very reclusive existence in New York City, where he authored more than forty novels, including a popular series of cozy cat mysteries written under the pseudonym Lydia Adamson. Whatever Happened to Frankie King is the story of a unique and sometimes troubled life as well as a meditation on dreams realized, lost, and abandoned.

Tereza never thought she would go bald before her boyfriend did. She couldn't imagine being unable to sweep her hair up in a ponytail or to style it in other ways. But when she lost all her hair in just a couple of months due to alopecia, her perspective on relationships and work—and above all, herself— radically changed.Navigating the particular trauma of female hair loss, Tereza comes to terms with her new reality with humor and self-reflection in this prize-winning graphic memoir featuring eye-catching art by Štěpánka Jislová.

The web comic sensation about magical girls by acclaimed illustrator Geneva Bowers, now in a beautiful print edition, featuring an expanded storyline and revised art! Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. Kim dreams of becoming a famous model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is just trying to hold herself together after a breakdown the year before. When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides that using their powers to stop them is the perfect way for them to become famous. But being heroes isn't as easy as it seems--and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine. This beautifully illustrated and hilarious YA graphic novel began as a web comic and quickly became a WEBTOON sensation. This print edition features an expanded story and updated art, offering something for new and old fans alike!

The National Robot Dance Competition has begun! After a series of twists and shouts, the team has made it to the National Robot Dance Competition! Their robot costumes are finished, the stage is set, and the tunes and dance moves are in perfect sync. But when last year's championship team unveils something incredible, the kids begin to lose hope...

The upcoming robot dance competition is less than a month away, and only one robotics team can enter. So, Dr. Cybo holds a tryout for the sole slot in the national showdown. With only a week to prepare, which team will program the winning dance and move on to the national competition? The fifth book in the Robot Makers manhwa series, Robots Can Dance?, explores robotic parts, bipedal movement, 3D printers, and other exciting and emergent technologies.

Zort the Slug King has crash-landed on Earth with his monosyllabic partner-in-crime, Rah the Tyrant! Super Potato arrives with the recently captured Big Jaw in tow only to find not one, not two, but THREE intergalactic bounty hunters battling over the right to bring Zort to justice. How will Super Potato save the day when he can't tell friend from foe? Author Artur Laperla brings another laugh-out-loud adventure to the latest installment of the Super Potato series that will have young readers on the edge of their seats.

Mismatched cousins Kaz and Truly barely survived their first alien invasion. When the villainous Horde Empire returns, the space conquerors look twice as dangerous. This time, Maximo Skulldigg and the rest of the Horde have a tool to sideline the kids'mysterious protector, cosmic knight Trinn Cyclo. To make matters worse, the Horde kidnaps Kaz's parents! If Kaz and Truly hope to rescue the grown-ups, they'll need all the luck they can get. They'll even need Kaz's catlike, UFO-obsessed uncle, Lucky.

In its expanded third edition, this definitive work on Classics Illustrated explores the enduring series of comic-book adaptations of literary masterpieces in even greater depth, with twice the number of color plates as in the second edition. Drawing on interviews, correspondence, fanzines, and archival research, the book covers in full detail the work of the artists, editors, scriptwriters, and publishers who contributed to the success of the'World's Finest Juvenile Publication.'Many previously unpublished reproductions of original art are included, along with new chapters covering editor Meyer Kaplan, art director L.B. Cole, and artist John Parker; additional information on contributions from Black artists and scriptwriters such as Matt Baker, Ezra Jackson, George D. Lipscomb, and Lorenz Graham; and a complete issue-by-issue listing of significant international series.

In The Sad and Laggin'Dragon, a dragon's tears are causing a flood! What's a wet vet team to do? In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Terrible Toll of the Transylvanian Troll, something is not quite right with the team's newest patient. Changes this drastic are cause of concern, but the vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Orc with Torque, a dizzy patient makes her way to the clinic for help. What is causing this constant spinning? And could magic be behind it? The vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Merpeople of Murfreesboro, a family vacation takes a turn when this mermaid family's special car springs a leak! The vet team race to the rescue, helping solve problems and keep these visiting cryptids safe. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In Sid, the Squinting Cyclops, Syd comes to the clinic for help with a powerful headache that the cyclops just can't shake. The vet team takes a closer look to figure out what's ailing their one-eyed patient. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this hilarious full-color graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Investigators.Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner. Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a beach vacation with her. When they accidentally find themselves in a scientist's time machine, they end up on the beach….back in the age of dinosaurs! Can Pablo and Splash make their way home before they become dino snacks?This full color graphic novel is perfect for animal lovers, reluctant readers, and graphic novel fans!

Steen Ledet Christiansen's Storytelling in “Kabuki” explores the series created by David Mack—a slow, recursive narrative that focuses on the death of Kabuki and her past. The series ran from 1994 to 2004 in a variety of miniseries, one-shots, and spin-offs, rather than following a conventional American monthly release schedule. Most of the series explores different perspectives on the same event and adds background to Kabuki's past, usually through surreal sequences, dreams, and near-death experiences. The flexibility of comics'approach to chronology, space, focalization, narrative, and fictionality enabled Mack to produce an unusual experience. Kabuki tells a story that can only exist via comics. Christiansen analyzes the visual design of the series, a heterogeneous collection of styles depending on the story. To understand Kabuki, it is crucial to explore the visual styles, as well as the use of visual and spatial rhymes and mixed media forms. Because Kabuki employs a complex layering of focalizations, diegetic levels, and metafictional self-reflectivity that is rare in mainstream American comics, it utilizes a narrative poetics that focuses on constant repeating, restating, and returning to the same events.Kabuki's unique compositional layering allows Christiansen to provide a clear example of how comics work while also expanding on critical vocabulary, especially in terms of spatial poetics. By exploring spatial form, Christiansen illuminates and gives a critical framework to a different and underexamined aspect of comics.

In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary Moon Creatures, friends Ollie, Kay, Jenna and Sleeves go searching for a secret and powerful crystal. When Ollie's grandpa becomes ill and Ollie faces the possibility of having to leave his home in Sueño Bay, he and his friends set off on a race against time to find the legendary mother crystal known for its incredible healing powers. What they don't know is that a secret group of crystal keepers have dedicated themselves to guarding the cave that holds the mother crystal. If Ollie doesn't take the crystal, he won't be able to cure his grandpa. But if he does, the power of the crystal could shift the balance of the island and destroy Sueño Bay. Can Ollie face his fears and make an impossible choice? This is the fifth book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series, following Shadow Island, Otter Lagoon, Hermit Hill and Candle Point.

Cast dreams of being a SMITH, and though she's rather handy with her tools, no one in her small town ever realizes their dreams. Besides, the legendary warrior engineers haven't been seen in years and were never known for having female members. Fortunately, Cast meets one surviving member named Ms. Philomena Clock, who agrees to take her on as her apprentice, or striker. Suddenly Cast is thrust into one deadly adventure after another. Cybernetic desperadoes. From cybernetic desperadoes to technology thieves and more, Cast has to use her mind and her remodeled robotics-lab prosthetic hand, which offers unfathomable offensive power in the form of scientific experiments. Need lightning? Cast can generate it from her hand! Cast's mentor seeks to uncover an ominous mystery that explains what happened to the SMITHS and shines a light on a hidden power that may be within Cast herself. Can Cast become a new member of the SMITHS? More importantly, can Cast survive the process to become a SMITH?

Many years ago, humans acquired fruits called'Black'from a tree that descended from the skies, which turned humans into sorcerers. Black is now extinct, but humans can inherit sorcery from their ancestors. As generations go by, the effects of Black in the bloodline diminishes, and sorcerers use wands to harness their magical power. Blessed by Merlin, the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, the young sorcerer Sano has the ultimate wand. He is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior, known as the Trinity. The savior is believed to be the one who dawns the Infinite Night, an eternal night of chaos. After being admitted to Black Bottom Island's guild for young sorcerers, Sano begins his training among a group of other talented new magic-users. As his fellow sorcerers accompany him on his quest, the evil that's plagued Eden emerges again to threaten the world. Can Sano survive the threats on his life?

As the young sorcerers of Black Bottom Island begin to reveal their secrets, Sano must learn what it takes to build trust and lasting friendships with his classmates. Will Sano's newfound friends confide in the young sorcerer and help him to fulfill his prophesied destiny? And can Sano learn how to help his friends in return? As Sano's fellow gifted allies and sorcerers accompany him on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden emerge again to threaten the world. Apple Black Blessed by'Merlin,'the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, Sano, a young sorcerer, is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior known as the Trinity. Sano is admitted to Black Bottom Island's guild for young sorcerers and begins his training among a group of other talented new magic-users.

In the two decades since Curses first hit the shelves, River at Night cartoonist Kevin Huizenga has taken his rightful place on a short A-list of comics experimentalists. Deep research and loopy cartooning serve up philosophical musings while maintaining a classic comic-strip devotion to “the gag.” Huizenga remains one of the funniest and smartest cartoonists working today, and now, the very book that heralded his arrival as a talent to watch is available once more in deluxe paperback as the early work of a now true genius. The short stories collected herewith confront the textures of mortality in unique and peculiar ways. Central character Glenn Ganges is a seemingly middle-class, suburbanite whose blank-eyed wonderment at the everyday brings together diverse aspects of our world—like golf, theology, late-night diners, parenthood, politics, Sudanese refugees, and hallucinatory vision—into a complete experience as multifaceted as each of our own lives.

★“Colorful illustrations in classic comic-book style help readers explore the challenging landscape. An excellent choice for a book report and good addition to a children's nonfiction collection.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review It takes courage and bravery to survive in the barrens In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse Schweder got lost in a snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada. This is the harrowing story of how a young Indigenous girl defies the odds and endures nine days alone in the unforgiving barrens. Ilse faces many challenges, including freezing temperatures, wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. With no food or supplies, she relies on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family. Ilse uses her connection to the land and animals, wilderness skills and resilience to find her way home. This powerful tale of survival is written by Ilse Schweder's granddaughter.

Still stranded in the ocean kingdom, Stud unites with his new friends Detective Dan and Dan's sister Diane in a showdown against Steele, the murderous hammerhead shark. Steele and his shark gang have escaped after their attack on Ocean Kingdom. Diane goes on the search for Steele and thinks she can do it on her own, but the fight may be too big even for her. Can Dan and Stud get to her in time? Are they strong enough to save the Ocean Kingdom? The adventure continues with the help of friends, courage, and a bit of magic.

Fernando Balius was a perfectly ordinary, if misunderstood, young adult—until he started hearing voices.In Traces of Madness, Fernando describes what it feels like, both mentally and physically, to lose your grip on reality. His life spins out of control when the voices he hears inside his head, depicted in the narrative as a monster, work to destroy his self-esteem and, worse, urge him to hurt himself. Various psychiatric diagnoses and prescribed medications do more harm than good, prompting Fernando to question whether stifling his voices is truly the right path for him. Throughout his experiences, he finds that his connections with others lend him the strength to survive.Mario Pellejer's moving illustrations bring Nando's remarkable story to life. This raw and uniquely hopeful graphic memoir shows the power of community and understanding and encourages us all to push back in solidarity against the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness.

The turn of the nineteenth century in the United States saw the substantial influx of immigrants and a corresponding increase in anti-immigration and nativist tendencies among longer-settled Americans. Jewish immigrants were often the object of such animosity, being at once the object of admiration and anxiety for their perceived economic and social successes. One result was their frequent depiction in derogatory caricatures on the stage and in print. Smoothing the Jew investigates how Jewish artists of the time attempted to “smooth over” these demeaning portrayals by focusing on the first Jewish comic strip published in English, Harry Hershfield's Abie the Agent. Jeffrey Marx demonstrates how Hershfield created a Jewish protagonist who in part reassured nativists of the Jews'ability to assimilate into American society while also encouraging immigrants and their children that, over time, they would be able to adopt American customs without losing their distinctly Jewish identity.

New York Times Bestselling Series!“These books are, quite simply, brilliant.... Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.” —New York Times Learn about the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of World War I with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! In 1914, the world's biggest countries (and some of its smallest, too) were gearing up for a massive fight. Land, history, geography—each country went to war for different reasons and with different resources. But most ended up the same: sending their young men to fight for their lives in the mud, on the sea, and in the air, in a conflict that would eventually claim more than 9 million lives. World War I, “The Great War,” or “The War to End All Wars” was fought along thousands of miles of front-line trenches, with mechanized weapons, and dangerous new weapons like machine guns and mustard gas. It left behind a world that was scarred, angry, and traumatized. Its horrifying lessons are still being studied today. Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales! Read them all—if you dare!One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #1)Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #2)Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Book #3)Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4)The Underground Abductor: An Abolitionist Tale about Harriet Tubman (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5)Alamo All-Stars: A Texas Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #6)Raid of No Return: A World War II Tale of the Doolittle Raid (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #7):Lafayette!: A Revolutionary War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8)Major Impossible: A Grand Canyon Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #9)Blades of Freedom: A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10)Cold War Correspondent: A Korean War Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #11)

“A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity.” ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor.” ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Poetry Comics is... a sensorial experience that taps into what it means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore, discover, create, and connect.” —Aron Nels Steinke, Eisner Award-winning cartoonist From the creator of Incidental Comics, Grant Snider, comes a fun and imaginative book that combines poetry and comics in a whole new way. Perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike.From the cloud-gazing hours of early spring to the lost bicycles of late autumn, Grant Snider's brilliantly illustrated Poetry Comics will take you climbing, floating, swimming, and tumbling through all the year's ups, downs, and in-betweens. He proves that absolutely everything, momentous or minuscule, is worthy of attention, whether snail shells, building blocks, the lamented late bus, or the rare joy of unscuffed shoes. These poems explore everything you never thought to write a poem about, and they're so fun to read you'll want to write one yourself. Not to worry, there's a poem for that, too!FOR COMIC BOOK FANS: These poems for kids are brightly illustrated in graphic novel-style panels, adding a delightful new element to approaching poetry. Perfect for visually oriented readers and young people who already love comics, cartoons, and graphic novels.EXCITING NEW APPROACH TO POETRY: Funny, instructive, and thoroughly engaging, this poem book is a perfect addition to classroom libraries and poetry curricula. POEMS FOR EVERY SEASON: With sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall, this poetry book offers teachers and kids lots to enjoy and share all year round. SPARK A LOVE OF POETRY AND ART: Perfect for classroom writing and drawing prompts, this book will inspire readers of all ages to make and share poetry comics of their own!Perfect for:Young readers of comics and graphic novelsAspiring poets, writers, and cartoonistsParents and educators seeking a fun and engaging way to introduce kids to poetryReading and sharing during Poetry MonthReaders looking for contemporary additions to classic children's poetry like Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up, and A Light in the AtticFans of Mary Oliver looking to share an equally contemplative, nature-loving poet with kidsFans of Grant Snider books, including Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day, What Color Is Night?, What Sound Is Morning?, One Boy Watching, and There Is a Rainbow

Comics have always embraced a diversity of formats, existing in complex relationships to other media, and been dynamic in their response to new technologies and means of distribution. This collection explores interactions between comics, other media and technologies, employing a wide range of theoretical and critical perspectives. By focusing on key critical concepts within multimodality (transmediality, adaptation, intertextuality) and addressing multiple platforms and media (digital, analogue, music, prose, linguistics, graphics), it expands and develops existing comics theory and also addresses multiple other media and disciplines. Over the last decade Studies in Comics has been at the forefront of international research in comics. This volume showcases some of the best research to appear in the journal. In so doing it demonstrates the evolution of Comics Studies over the last decade and shows how this research field has engaged with various media and technologies in a continuously evolving artistic and production environment. The theme of multimodality is particularly apt since media and technologies have changed significantly during this period. The collection will thus give a view of the ways in which comics scholars have engaged with multimodality during a time when “modes” were continually changing.

Four friends had moved to New York City from Atlanta, Georgia hoping to make it big. But things hadn't worked out and they are moving home. As they are leaving the city on a hot July night in 1977, the lights go out suddenly. Can they avoid the crime and violence and get to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.