graphic novels

In a world where technology allows people to have their hearts removed in order to numb all the sadness, anxiety, and anger they have, June is one of the only people she knows who hasn't given up her heart. But when she finds an abandoned heart in a jar in a deserted ally, it leads her to another high schooler named Max. Soon, June starts to wonder if she can use it to bring her sister Maya back, but when she learns that Max's health is failing because of his heart removal, June is forced to make an impossible decision.

Twelve-year-old Issac Itkin has obsessive-compulsive disorder, and he struggles with intrusive thoughts constantly. But everything changes when he's invited to join a group of friends in their after-school role-playing game, and the thoughts become a little less loud. He starts to feel less lonely, but when his grades start to slip and his therapist says that games can have negative effects on kids with OCD, Issac's overprotective mom makes him stop playing. Issac must prove that the game is doing more to help him than hurt him.

"This . . . multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story--the tradition of resistance and uplift"--Provided by publisher.

"After a life altering incident, Dylan and Leighton are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth. Can they save their friendship and protect their future while trying to survive camp?"--Provided by publisher.

A new year of school is starting, and Brit finds herself struggling with feelings for a seemingly rude boy from class who might have a soft side. Meanwhile, Christine can't deny that she likes her best friend Abby...as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? And will their feelings for each other mess things up in their friend group? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. Heartful, romantic, and sizzling with the excitement of navigating first love, Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann's brilliant follow up to Go With the Flow is a bright spot you will not want to miss.

Muslim Pakistani American twins Zara and Zeeshan Aziz are as different as can be and fight constantly. When they can't stop bickering on their family trip to Key West, Florida, their parents confiscate their phones and force them to spend time with each other without any technology. While kayaking, Zara and Zeeshan come across a sick loggerhead turtle, and the twins must put aside their differences and join forces to save her.

Dr. Henry Jekyll believes mad scientists would do well to fix their public image, so he starts the Society for Arcane Sciences, but when a mysterious stranger aims to take the Society in a radical new direction, Jekyll's life starts to spiral out of control, threatening to expose his darkest secret.

"Maisie is on her way to her first fancon, and she can't wait to meet her idol, an action star who had an above-the-knee amputation, just like Maisie. But then she meets Ollie. Ollie is a cute volunteer working the show, and they geek out about nerd culture just as much as Maisie does. After spending the day together, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she never had before. Could Ollie feel the same way?"--Provided by publisher.

As teenager Clark Kent and his friends grieve the death of a classmate, Smallville's latest threat pushes Clark to grapple with life's biggest questions in order to become the hero his town needs.

"Hana Ozawa is the newest face at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat, a school that will teach her how to fight monsters AND how to turn them into delicious meals. Hana is a natural, but so are her classmates, and she struggles to keep up--she's gotta stand out, especially if she wants to impress the warrior chef who saved her life as a child. Throw in a crush on a formidable lady rival and a dash of multicultural cuisine, and this unique and hilarious story is sure to hit the spot!"--Provided by publisher.