by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A charming and vibrant true story about an unforgettable summer in Japan! Abby lives in the United States and loves comics, zines, and punk music. Yuuko lives in Japan and loves manga, American movies, and creating art. When Yuuko visits New York City and sees a comic...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood. Kenzie and Quinn aren’t just stepsisters ― they’re best friends. They’re...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2026 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli returns to the characters from Third Grade Angels and Fourth Grade Rats for FIFTH GRADE TOP DOGS! George, aka “Suds,” is about to enter the fifth grade, where he and his classmates will be the “top dogs” of the...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2026 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Two teens are sent to Mexico for the summer to unplug in this hilarious and heartwarming dual narrative, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, Adib Khorram, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Meg Medina. Newly graduated 8th graders Celi and Elio don’t know...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From the award-winning author/illustrator of GENDER QUEER and a bright new talent, the story of a kid named Saachi, who is navigating friendship woes, sister issues, a new crush, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. Bodies are the worst. I wish I didn’t...
