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DISPLACEMENT HC GN

(W) Kiku Hughes (A) Kiku Hughes

A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother's experiences in WWII-era Japanese internment camps. Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II. These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself "stuck" back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive. Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.

DISPLACEMENT SC GN

(W) Kiku Hughes (A) Kiku Hughes

1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II. These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself "stuck" back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive.

DUNGEON CRITTERS HC GN

(W) Natalie Riess (A) Sara Goetter (CA) Sara Varon

A middle-grade graphic novel about a gang of adorable animal friends on a D&D style dungeon crawl. Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem! Join a tight-knit squad of animal companions on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. Motivated by rivalries, a strong moral compass, and a lust for adventure, the critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world, but also perils and dangers . . . of the heart! Their journey takes them through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls, and brings them closer together as friends.

DUNGEON CRITTERS SC GN

(W) Natalie Riess (A) Sara Goetter (CA) Sara Varon

Join a tight-knit squad of animal companions on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. Motivated by rivalries, a strong moral compass, and a lust for adventure, the critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world, but also perils and dangers... of the heart! Their journey takes them through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls, and brings them closer together as friends. A middle-grade graphic novel about a gang of adorable animal friends on a D&D-style dungeon crawl. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

FAULT LINES IN THE CONSTITUTION GN

(W) Cynthia Levinson (A) Ally Shwed

The latest volume in our World Citizen Comics series, Fault Lines in the Constitution teaches readers how this founding document continues to shape modern American society. In 1787, the United States Constitution was created. This imperfect document set forth America's guiding principles, but it would also introduce some of today's most contentious political issues, from gerrymandering, to the Electoral College, to presidential impeachment. With colorful art, compelling discourse, and true stories from America's past and present, Fault Lines in the Constitution sheds light on how today's political struggles have their origins in the decisions of the Founding Fathers.

INVESTIGATORS GN #2

TAKE THE PLUNGE

(W) John Patrick Green (A) John Patrick Green (CA) John Green

Sewer-loving secret agents Mango and Brash are plunged into a new mystery - and a BIG mess - in this hilarious adventure perfect for fans of Dog Man!

MAP TO THE SUN HC GN

(W) Sloane Leong (A) Sloane Leong

A gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team. One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered. Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their highschool. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team, the lines between their lives on and off the court begin to blur. During their first season, this diverse and endearing group of teens are challenged in ways that make them reevaluate just who and how they trust. Sloane Leong's evocative storytelling about the lives of these young women is an ode to the dynamic nature of friendship.

MAP TO THE SUN SC GN

(W) Sloane Leong (A) Sloane Leong

One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered. Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their high school. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team, the lines between their lives on and off the court begin to blur. Sloane Leong's evocative storytelling about the lives of these young women is an ode to the dynamic nature of friendship. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

MY PENCIL AND ME GN

(W) Sara Varon (A) Sara Varon (CA) Sara Varon

Sara loves to draw and tell stories, but sometimes deals with writer's block. With the help of her trusty pencil, she learns that it's okay to not be perfect, as long as she uses her imagination and has fun!

NUTCRACKER & MOUSE KING HC GN

(W) E.T.A. Hoffman (A) Natalie Andrewson (CA) Sara Varon

Natalie Andrewson brings the tale that inspired the Nutcracker ballet to life with a spellbinding adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's original story. Of all the gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, only one captures Marie Stahlbaum's heart: a humble nutcracker. He's a curious little man with kind eyes, sweet red cheeks, and a friendly appearance. And as midnight nears, he comes to life, revealing a fairy-tale world of magic and wonder, wicked princesses and fierce battles... and an ancient curse that can only be broken with the help of a true friend. With the evil Mouse King looming and her dream world threatened, Marie will have to find the strength to stand up for her nutcracker - no matter what it takes.