graphic novels

Filipino American siblings JJ and Althea struggle to belong in school and clash over the best way to be accepted. They both agree that working long hours at their family's food truck, listening to their mother's stories about Filipino folklore, doesn't seem to help their situation. However, when the creatures from their mother's tales suddenly appear and threaten their family's livelihood, the two must band together and embrace who they are if they are to save their family.

In a cafe run by a pun-loving polar bear, an eccentric mix of clients, including a love-struck zookeeper and a zoo-weary panda, keep the host on his toes in all seasons of the year.

"Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king--and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian--Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails. Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian's disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final, epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom, friendships are tested, romances bloom, and the past holds the key to their future. Dorian, Dani, and all the witches and non-magical people of the kingdom must decide once and for all: Who will they be, and will they use their power and influence for good?"--Front dust jacket.

"The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?"--Amazon.

Priya Gupta and her friends Gabby Jordan and Mindy Park are the best dog-walkers in town and, although they each face challenges during the holidays, their friendship get them through it all.

"The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?"--Amazon.

"Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He's only eleven years old! He's barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he's been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle. But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee home suddenly, Nate finds himself in New York City, in the middle of the American Revolution. He encounters an old friend and joins his army regiment as a camp helper. Soon the British invade -- and nothing goes as planned. Can Nate survive the war's biggest battle yet?"--Back cover.

"Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone's found her voice and she has A LOT to tell you"--Provided by publisher.

"Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go… Everything in Cath's offline life is going wrong. Just when she's started to realize her feelings for Levi, she sees him kissing someone else. Plus, her writing partner, Nick, is acting strange, and her twin sister, Wren, is suddenly making time for their mother--the same woman who walked out of their lives ten years ago! When their dad ends up in the hospital, Cath decides it's time to rethink her plans for the future. But how can she leave the past behind when it keeps showing up at her door?"--Simon & Schuster website.

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.