graphic novels

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Vacation

2022
"After traveling the multiverse to repair their interdimensional portals, the Brights are ready for a vacation! But their plans fall apart when the portal drops them deep in a strange jungle rather than at the door of the multiverse's coolest resort. The Brights are about to learn that adventure is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves you wanting more!"--Provided by publisher.

Aang's unfreezing day

2023
"Not knowing his own birthday since he was frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, Aang is surprised when his friends come up with a new special day to celebrate!"--Provided by publisher.
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Woe

a housecat's story of despair
Contains a collection of comic strips about the adventures of a housecat named Linney as it deals with humans, animals, and other woes.

Age 16

2024
"A . . . coming-of-age graphic novel about three generations of mothers and daughters passing down and rebelling against standards of gender, race, beauty, size, and worth. Sixteen-year-old Roz is preoccupied with normal teenage stuff: navigating high school friendships, worrying about college, and figuring out what to wear to prom. When her estranged Por Por abruptly arrives for a seemingly indefinite visit, the already delicate relationship between Roz and her mother is upended. With three generations under one roof, conflicts inevitably arise and long suppressed family secrets rise to the surface. Told in alternating perspectives, [this book] shifts seamlessly between time and place, exploring how this pivotal year in adolescence affects three women in the same family, from Guangdong in 1954 to Hong Kong in 1972, and Toronto in 2000"--Provided by publisher.
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Cat + gamer

2024
"Ready player 3--as a new furry friend joins the fray! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!"--Back cover.

Safe passage

A year after the death of his mother, fifteen-year-old Darius and his family are facing eviction from their home on the south side of Chicago, where gangs rule the streets and safe escorts bring them to school each day. After hearing about the crash of an armored truck, Darius' best friend Booger concocts a plan to find the truck and steal money out of it to help their families with their financial woes. Unfortunately, Booger brags about his exploits on social media, making them a target, and making their trip back home a precarious one.
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If you'll have me

Shy college student Momo is a devoted friend who in the past has let people take advantage of her. When she meets PG, she's immediately attracted to her, but also wary, having learned PG's a notorious flirt and player. Slowly, the pair develop a friendship with each other that turns into something more. However, Momo finds herself pulling away from PG due to past relationship burns and must learn to take a chance if she wants their relationship to succeed.

Batman

In the early days of Bruce Wayne's mission as the Dark Knight, a new enemy arises that impersonates Batman. This second Batman is murdering criminals live and on tape. Now the real Batman must find a way to clear his name from behind a mask.

Cloud Puppy

Cloud Puppy is part puppy, part cloud, and has special skills like floating, sniffing, and making rainbows, and when she finds out about the upcoming comics convention she is excited to meet the creator of her favorite comic, Kit Starlight.
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The happy shop

Eleven-year-old Darcy just moved to a new country, and she misses her life back home. When she stumbles upon a shop full of mysterious glowing jars labeled with things like "Picking up the last sweater on the rack and it's on sale" and "Having the perfect weather on your wedding day," she discovers the store sells happy feelings. After Darcy accidentally breaks one of the irreplaceable jars, she must make it up to the shopkeepers, Frida and Flora, by doing chores around the store, and is soon tasked with collecting happy feelings. But when Darcy learns that the store is struggling financially, she wonders if there's a way to save the shop using more than just happy feelings.
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