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"Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things--like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window. To the adults in his life, Tyler seems like a troublemaker. But he knows that he's not. Tyler is curious and creative. He's the best artist in his grade, and when he can focus, he gets great grades. He doesn't want to cause trouble, but sometimes he just feels like he can't control himself"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic novel memoir of author/illustrator Cece Bell who grew up hearing impaired.

Looks at the life of comic book writer, editor, and producer Stan Lee.

Sixteen-year-old Erica Walker is a webcomic artist who wants to fit in at her affluent new high school. Seventeen-year-old Thomas VanBrackel is an aspiring songwriter and reluctant lacrosse goalie who wants out from under his father's thumb. After their electric first kiss at Saturday's lacrosse match, Erica and Thomas are both elated to see where their new relationship could take them.

Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, offers a memoir of his many failures and what they eventually taught him about success.

"[A] . . . biography of Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee, an artist and entrepreneur who reshaped global pop culture at a steep personal cost. He served as editor in chief of Marvel Comics for three decades and, in that time, launched more pieces of internationally recognizable intellectual property than anyone other than Walt Disney: Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Black Panther, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor. . . . [and] his . . . marketing prowess more or less single-handedly saved the comic-book industry and superhero fiction. . . But Lee's unprecedented career was also pitted with . . . failures, controversy, and bitter disputes. Lee was dogged by accusations from his longtime collaborators Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko over who really created Marvel's signature characters. . . A major business venture, Stan Lee Media, resulted in stock manipulation, bankruptcy, and criminal charges. And . . . after the death of his beloved wife, Joan, rumors swirled that Lee was a virtual prisoner in his own home, issuing cryptic video recordings as a battle to control his fortune and legacy ensued"--Provided by publisher.

"Naruhiko Tohno has finally hit it big with Wakkamon, his new manga series about life in a small island village. But thanks to tight deadlines and a no-nonsense editor, it's been a long road to success. As Naruhiko answers interview questions, he recalls the stressful days before he made his debut...and it's not going to get any easier from here on out! The story of an ordinary manga creator's ordinary life comes to a close in this final volume!"--Back cover.

"After ten years of trying to hit it big in the manga world, Naruhiko's latest series is taking off! Still, he can't help but wonder if he really deserves the success. So when the time comes for him to leave the island for a book signing in Tokyo, he can't help but worry! At long last, he gets to meet some of the fans who have supported him for years... Surely he won't slip up along the way?"--Back cover.

"Thirty-two-year-old Tohno Naruhiko has been scraping by as a manga creator for ten years, and when his latest series gets canceled, he finds himself at a crossroads. Naruhiko's always had his sights set on fantasy, but this time around, his editor's got another idea--a slice-of-life story set in a remote village not unlike the one where he was born and raised. Could a return to his roots be exactly the change of pace our reclusive manga creator needs?"--Back cover.

Liz Prince chronicles her efforts to reject a "girly" identity as a child and young adult, and her later realization that she can be comfortable with being a woman without embracing an ultra-feminine identity.