cartoons and comics

"Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight."--Amazon.com.

In this graphic novel memoir, the author shares their journey to find a home within themself, taking readers through the experiences and everyday moments that all led up to them finding the term "nonbinary," which finally struck a chord.

". . . explores the realities of PTSD from a kid's perspective. The book includes an author's note and kid-friendly mental health resources. As a military child, eleven-year-old Leah moves . . . a lot. But this summer she will be the one left behind when her best friend's family is reassigned. To make matters worse, her mother will be away for training, leaving Leah at home with her father, who has just returned from deployment. When a new girl moves into her neighborhood, Leah must navigate the ups and downs of making a new friend while avoiding her father's unpredictable mood swings"--Amazon.

Spending most of the year in Bangkok and then the summer in Maine, Thai American Kathy struggles to fit in and longs to find a place where she truly belongs, but she's not sure if it's in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere.

"Siena Cherson Siegel dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet.. Siena has worked hard her whole life to be a professional ballet dancer, then makes the difficult decision to quit dancing and tries to figure out what comes next. But what do you do when you have spent your entire life working toward a goal, having that shape your identity, and then decide it's time to move on? How do you figure out what to do with your life? And how do you figure out who you are?"--.

"A memoir of living with OCD before and after diagnosis"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format looks at the Space Race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, providing information about which country hit which milestones first and the impact space achievements have made.

"Did you know elephants are the world's largest land animals? Male African elephants can reach ten feet tall and weigh up to 16,500 pounds! These endangered animals are beloved for the massive ears ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common"--Provided by publisher.

"Newly-adopted cat Nyao has a secret he can never reveal: he's actually a human boy named Nao. And worse, he used to be classmates with his new owner, Chika! He's getting used to his new daily diet of belly rubs and treats--is it enough to tempt him away from ever trying to return to his human body?"--Back cover.

"Life in feline form is really growing on Nyao, who finds his behavior growing increasingly cat-like. He's grown close to Chika, whether it's comforting her during tough times or simply lounging in sunbeams beside her. It's not how he thought his first time living with a girl would go, but hey, a cat's gotta improvise"--Back cover.