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ASI DREAM OF YOU by Jennifer Lee; illustrated
LeUyen Pham
First Second;May2026;352 pages;Ages14-18
Franny and Sam are each ot her ?s ent ire w orld. So w hat do you do w hen your w orld ends? Writ er and direct or of Frozen Jennifer Lee and illust rat or of Lunar New Year Love Story LeUyen Pham deliver a t our de force young adult rom ance w it h a supernat ural t w ist .
Falling in love is supposed to hurt. That?s what Franny and Sam, two cynical teens raised on tales of heartbreak and loss, have come to understand But when they fall for each other, they find the reality of love is something else entirely? it?s electrifying, effortless, all-encompassing, and easy. Theirs is a love that can conquer anything. . . maybe even death
After a shocking accident ends the couple?s life together before it can really begin, Sam finds himself drowning in thoughts of Franny He simply can? t imagine a world without her in it And soon, he doesn? t have to In a series of vivid lucid dreams that blur the line between reality and fantasy, the two find each other again and vow to never separate But as time goes on, cracks begin to form in their perfect world, and unsettling truths become harder and harder to ignore.
This heartrending yet life-affirming romance from Disney?s Jennifer Lee is paired with breathtaking, career-best art from LeUyen Pham The result is a sublime YA graphic novel that?s poised to become a classic
SOULMATES by David Wilson
RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;320 pages;Ages12-18
For fans of Lunar New Year Love Story and Pumpkinheads, David Wilson?s aut hor-illust rat or graphic novel debut explores t hem es of life and deat h, t he bit t ersw eet ness of first love, and t he not ion t hat perhaps your perfect soulm at e is t he one w ho helps you discover your t rue self.
Kit is the golden boy of his small town Captain of the football team, perfect grades, perfect relationship, perfect everything But when his childhood best friend, Emma, mysteriously returns to town, Kit's life is thrown into turmoil
She's the only one who knows what happened that day he fell at the cliffs? and why he woke up alone on the shore. She's also the only one who may know the truth about the strange visions he's been having? and why the people he sees in them are turning up dead
As Kit and Emma reconnect and rekindle the past, Kit's forced to admit that things aren't as perfect as they seem. And Emma. . . well, she isn't what she seems either. Her family's been hiding a secret for generations and with Death looming over all of them, the truth can't stay buried forever
WOLF'SBELLY by John August; illustrated by Simón
Estrada
RoaringBrookPress;July2026;320 pages;Ages8-12
An engaging and surprising ret elling of Lit t le Red Riding Hood t hat follow s Lu (aka Lit t le Red) and her grandm ot her int o t he w olf ?s belly? a m agical dim ension hom e t o all t he w olf has ever eat en. Perfect for fans of Lightfall and This Was Our Pact.
You may think you know the story.
Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf, and later rescued by a kindly Woodcutter.
But that?s not what really happened
For starters, her name was Lu The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn? t headed to Grandmother?s house. She was looking for glory.
She was hunting the Wolf.
Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf?s Belly, a magical dimension holding all the things the wolf has eaten To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairytale survivors, including a stubborn Knight and the fourth Little Pig
Adventure awaits, and danger! Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her village?
SASHIMI by Dan
Santat
RoaringBrookPress;April 2026;160 pages;Ages6-10
The launch of an absurdly hilarious young m iddle grade graphic novel series from beloved creat or Dan Sant at about Sashim i, a creat ure from t he sea w it h a head of a fish and t he body of a boy w ho w ishes t o find a friend and fit in
Sashimi isn't like his fellow sea creatures With the head of a fish and the body of a boy, there's no one else like him Even the mermaids make fun of him! In search of his people, Sashimi leaves the ocean and sneaks into the town of Barnacle Bay
But when Sashimi goes undercover as the new kid at school, he's a fish out of water? literally! Naturally, hijinks ensue, including sleepovers with the class goldfish, a sugar-high gone wrong, and a new friend whose grandpa, Poopdeck Pete, is on the hunt for a creature known as the Beast of Barnacle Bay. . . who sounds just like Sashimi!
Join Sashimi in this raucous graphic novel series kickoff filled with wacky and weird adventures, from bestselling, award-winning creator Dan Santat This is perfect for fans of Dogman, Investigators, and Bad Guys
Foreign Sales: Querido/Dut ch
HOLLOW MAGIC by Mars Lauderbaugh
Feiwel & Friends;August 2026;240 pages;Ages14-18
Hollow Magic is a highly ant icipat ed young adult fant asy graphic novel from creat or Mars Lauderbaugh (illust rat or of t he Cemetery Boys cover) about found fam ily, m agic, and t he pow er of deciding for yourself w ho you t ruly are.
Raised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers But Rosefinch is a witch, and magic in a witch left long enough in the fey realm becomes supercharged, painful to use, and potentially even dangerous.
Following a rumor that the village of Harp is home to a witch who might be able to help control her magic, Rosefinch discovers an ancient ruined castle with the inhabitants long gone; the only remaining soul a knight cursed to stand a frozen guard at the entrance The magic she uses to free them melts more than just the ice, and soon, Rosefinch is falling for this charming stranger But Thierry has secrets of their own, as do other members of the Harp family still hidden within the castle walls The Harp witch?s wicked magic ripped this family apart for a reason,and Rosefinch must find a way to stop the curse or lose Thierry? and chance to learn the truth about her magic? forever
With mesmerizing art and a sweeping queer romance, this spellbinding fairy tale shows the power of found family and love where we least expect it
June 2025
ARCANA: THECURSED FATE
by Sam Prentice-Jones
Feiwel & Friends;June 2026;256 pages;Ages14-18
In The Cursed Fate, a t arot -inspired young adult graphic novel from creat or Sam Prent ice-Jones, five friends m ust break a generat ional curse in order t o free t heir fut ures
After uncovering harrowing secrets about their pasts and enduring a devastating loss, James, Daphne, Koko, Sunny, and Eli are determined to break the bonds of the ancestral curse that holds their futures in limbo Confronting the secretive Majors leads to a vital revelation: a group of rebel witches known as the New Moon Order was responsible for casting the curse, and the Majors are not quite as all-powerful as they seem. With the might of the Majors now on their side, the group sets out to undo the curse, once and for all, returning to the place where everything began: the seemingly abandoned farm house where Eli first began exploring his magic The five friends must face their ghosts, both real and imagined, in this compelling examination of generational trauma, power, and what it means to craft a family of your own making
Series Foreign Sales: HarperCollins/Port uguese in Brazil - Bonnier/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
CORPSEDEBALLET by Megan Kearney
First Second;July2026;336 pages;Ages14-18
In her solo graphic novel debut , Megan Kearney w eaves a fresh t ale of dark academ ia and brut al com pet it ion This psychological t hriller is perfect for fans of Black Swan!
Arriving at Saint Anselmus in the middle of the year, Rosamund Hammond is ready to practice hard and prove she deserves to be there. But something at this boarding school doesn? t feel right
It turns out that just before Rosamund enrolled, a student disappeared without telling anyone Was it really a leave of absence? or something more sinister?Together with her new roommate, Rosamund spirals deeper and deeper into an obsession with the truth As the school prepares for its showcase performance of Coppélia, can she commit to her hard-earned ballet dreams while solving the mystery that?s haunting her? or will she lose herself in the process?
FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa
First Second;February2026;320 pages;Ages14-18
A queer, YA fant asy rom ance advent ure t hat follow s t he "enem ies t o lovers" journey of a lost princess and a changeling w ho w as m ade t o t ake t he heir 's place as part of a fey schem e Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea and Under the Oak Tree
On the eve of her 18th birthday, a blithely happy princess named Aisling is confronted by a hardscabble teenage rogue named Forgive-Me-Not Aisling quickly learns a few hard truths: she?s not the biological daughter of the king and queen. She?s not the heir to the throne She?s not even human
Aisling was a changeling, switched at birth as part of a fey scheme and power play
Forgive-Me-Not, the true heir, was raised in the faerie world where she was toyed with and mistreated for much of her life
This kicks off a long and arduous journey in which the two realize both how different their lives are, and how their different lives put them into a place where they can help each other and see each other in ways no one else can
EXPOSURES by Lily Williams
First Second;August 2026;352 pages;Ages8-12
A heart felt graphic novel about a girl's experience w it h exposure t herapy t o m anage her OCD, perfect for fans of Weirdo and In Limbo
Let me tell you about thewinter I had to faceall myfears.
I used to likea lot of thingswhen I wasyounger, likedancing, baking, and most of all skiing. But asI got older, thingsstarted to change. . . I started to feel afraid of thingslikecertain colors, numbers, and cracksin thesidewalk.
But therewasa wayto managethesescarythoughts, and start enjoyingthe thingsI used to? it started with somethingcalled exposuretherapy.
Even though it washard at first, I learned howbraveI trulyam. Thisisthestoryof myOCD and how, despitethe challenges, I learned to facemyfears.
Eisner nominated creator Lily Williams' latest graphic novel is an honest and heartwarming account of what it's like living with OCD, and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears.
INVESTIGATORS: WEATHER OR NOT
by John Patrick Green
First Second;June2026;208 pages;Ages7-10
Mult iple-t im e New York Tim es?best selling sew er surfing super-sleut hs Mango & Brash are back in t he nint h volum e of t he m ega-sm ash-hit InvestiGators series!
The InvestiGators?latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don? t seem to be complaining What?s with the simian scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!
Series Foreign Sales: Bota Shqiptare/Albanian - Jarir Bookstore/ArabicAlfaguara/Cat alan - CITIC/Chinese Sim plified - Bogoo/Danish - WSOY/FinnishScholastic/French in Nort h Am erica - Karibu/Germ an - Agyra/Greek - Keter/HebrewVad Viragok/Hungarian - Tunue/It alian - Wydawnictwo Jaguar/PolishRecord/Port uguese in Brazil - Presenca/Port uguese in Port ugal - Zalozba Jazbina/Slovenian - Alfaguara/Spanish - Olimpos Yayinlari/Turkish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
INVESTIGATORS: AGENTSOF S.U.I.T.: SEW
MUCH TROUBLEby John Patrick Green and
Christopher Hastings; illustrated by Pat Lewis
First Second;February2026;208 pages;Ages7-10
Invest iGat ors fans, rejoice! Get ready t o dive int o t he fourt h volum e of Agents of S.U.I.T., feat uring t he w eird and w acky cow orkers of everyone's favorit e sew er-sleut hing super-agent s, Mango and Brash!
In this entry of Agents of SU IT, someone has stolen the Notorious PI G food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls?s special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they?re having with each other To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!?But here?s the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!
Series Foreign Sales: Look Book/Chinese Sim plified - Agyra/Greek - Keter/HebrewOlimpos/Turkish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
August 2025
DREAM BIG by Shannon Hale;
illustrated by Marcela Cespedes
RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;224 pages;Ages8-12
Mega-best selling graphic novel aut hor Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever? 2 m illion copies sold!) is back w it h Book 2 in her Dream On series, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click
A movie is being filmed right in Cassie's neighborhood! Is this her chance to be a star? Dreams come true when she and her best friend Vali get hired as extras Plus, she'll get paid, which will help her parents with their money troubles. But when Vali drops out of the movie, Cassie is stuck with the mean kid actors Even worse, it turns out she's in a horror movie, and the monster in it scares her Will she get called a "baby" or "scaredy-cat" Can Cassie make it through the movie without her fears driving her away?
Join Cassie as she finds the courage to face her fears and dream big!
With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes, Dream Bigis a joyful story filled with imagination, fun dreams, and wonder This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible friendship story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness
Series Foreign Sales: Il Castoro/It alian
INBETWEENSby Faith Erin Hicks
First Second;March 2026;240 pages;Ages10-14
When Ash and Sloane finally t ake t he pat h t o chase t heir dream , t hey had no idea t heir courage, drive, and sist erly bond w ould be put t o t he t est , in t his new m iddle-grade graphic novel by best selling aut hor Fait h Erin Hicks!
Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw! So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement!
Well Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn? t as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn? t mean you?ll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher?s. As the summer drags on, the trials of learning, new relationships, and a tough schedule drives a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?
With her signature humor, sincerity, and ability to weave nuanced stories of friendship, Faith Erin Hicks delivers a tale of protecting your creative heart, and the importance of people who support you.
Foreign Sales: Rue de Sevres/French
BOX TALES: SUPER TERRIFIC SHOWTIME!
by James Burks
First Second;March 2026;128 pages;Ages5-9
The second of a t hree volum e young reader series about Beat rix and her best friend Box, a sent ient cardboard cont ainer! In t his books t hey w ork t oget her t o put on an eccent ric variet y show. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!
Friends Bea and Box love to spend their time together dreaming up exciting new things to try, and Box's next dream is as big and glitzy as Hollywood itself? they're putting on a variety show! But before the curtain goes up and the entertainers take the stage, the two friends have a lot to do, like finding a curtain And come to think of it, they're going to need a stage, and some entertainers. . .
There's a lot to do before their dreams of show business stardom come true, but they know that they can pull off anything together? especially with a little help from their grownups? once they make a plan. Come along for all the behind-the-scenes action as Bea and Box tackle the task of creating, advertising, casting, costuming, and finally staging their most ambitious adventure yet? Super Terrific Showtime!
Series Foreign Sales: Adventuriers d'Allieurs/French
BOX TALES: BRAVETHEWILD!
by James Burks
First Second;August 2026;128 pages;Ages5-9
A young reader graphic novel about Beat rix and her best friend Box, a sent ient cardboard cont ainer, as t hey t ake on t heir first cam ping t rip
Best friends Bea and Box are planning the biggest adventure they can imagine? an overnight camp out to visit the biggest redwood tree in the world While Bea starts packing and is beaming with excitement, Box is afraid to admit how he's really feeling? scared silly of the woods! Big trees are one thing, but big bears and big danger and even BIGFOOT might also be lurking in the wilderness If they don't want to miss out on the adventure of a lifetime, Bea knows that she'll have to help her friend Box face his fears, pack his gear, and brave the wild!
Series Foreign Sales: Adventuriers d'Allieurs/French
FINISH LINES by Sarah Broyles; illustrated
by Hanna Schroy
First Second;June2026;352 pages;Ages14-18
While t rying t o t hink of som et hing suit ably im pressive for her college essays, Miranda com es across som et hing perfect A race: one of t he m ost challenging endurance races in t he w orld, and som et hing t hat her m ot her and grandfat her have done as a t eam for years. But w hen her m ot her get s injured, Miranda decides it ?s her t urn t o shine
The race has got it all: multigenerational bonding; testing her personal strength; showing her willpower and character? she?s sure it?ll make her stand out and be catnip for admissions departments of the colleges she wants to attend. But Miranda?s drive for success and perfection will run into obstacles She?ll need to confront not only what she wants, but why she wants it, while making the decisions about what?s truly important to her, her friends, her family, and her future.
In her graphic novel debut, writer Sarah Broyles has brought an engaging family dynamic to the page, and artist Hanna Schroy?s artwork brings a soft yet grounded style to the page that invites readers into Miranda?s world Equal parts funny, challenging, and deeply relatable to anyone who?s ever asked themselves ?am I good enough??, Finish Lines brings a specifically singular story to life in a way that will speak to many readers
2024
UNICORN BOY AND THESLUMBER PARTY OF DOOM!
by Dave Roman
First Second;May2026;224 pages;Ages8-12
In t he second excit ing inst allm ent of t his m agical m iddle grade advent ure, our hero Unicorn Boy set s out in search of deep m yst ical know ledge? how t o fit in at a sleep-over, how t o handle everyone seem ing cooler t han you are, and w hat 's up w it h everyone else know ing m ore t han you do about t his w hole unicorn t hing Any t heories? Asking for a friend Perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly, Grumpy Unicorn, and InvestiGators
Brian Reyes always felt a bit different?even beforegrowing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin, and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF
So when he receives a mysterious invitation for a Unicorn-OnlySleepover, Brian wonders if these fellow magical creatures might help him make sense of his increasingly odd world.
Held in an enchanted castle in the clouds, not everything at this glitzy, glamorous party is as it seems, and Brian will have to fend off increasing social anxiety, ignore the negative voices in his gut, and stay true to himself if he?s going to if he?s going to survive the night!
With a wave of his magic pen, Dave Roman has created a cast of charming oddballs reckoning with normal, every day problems? you know, things like heroic destinies and the fate of all magic in the universe
Series Foreign Sales: Hachette/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
March
HAND-ME-DOWN by Damian Alexander
First Second;July2026;224 pages;Ages8-12
For fans of Hey, Kiddo and Flamer com es a m oving m iddle-grade graphic m em oir t hat t ells an int ergenerat ional st ory about t he st ruggles w e face and t he love w e share.
Damian has lived with his grandma ever since his mother died when he was a baby. Now, all he has left of his mother are old photos and the stories Nanny shares with him Nanny has a lot of stories, some about his mom and some about her own childhood growing up in foster care.
When Damian feels lonely, he imagines what life was like when his mother and grandmother were middle schoolers like him Through memories, stories, and daydreams, he feels closer to the mother he lost and begins to see the mother he found
From Damian Alexander, author of Other Boys, comes a touching graphic memoir about hardship, connection, and the love we pass down across generations
BOTH SIDESNOW by Lydia Corry
Godwin Books;May2026;144 pages;Ages7-10
A biography about t he legendary singer, songw rit er, and perform er Joni Mit chell t hat focuses on her childhood before she w as fam ous!
Joni Mitchell is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose music has touched generation after generation Her millions of fans are accustomed to seeing her with a guitar in hand, mesmerizing crowds of festival-goers and music-lovers alike But now it?s time to introduce readers to a new side of Joni, from before the fame and widespread adoration
Get ready to explore Joni?s childhood, growing up in small towns on the vast Canadian prairie As a young girl she fell seriously ill with polio However, like all great artists, this setback was unable to extinguish the creative flame in Joni?s spirit. With unmatched determination and stubborn perseverance, Joni not only gets back on her feet but finds new passions to pursue From painter to poet to songwriter? this is Joni Mitchell?s story as a young girl and the childhood experiences that shaped her.
EOWULF: THECREATURECONNECTION
by Mike Cavallaro
First Second;February2026;192 pages;Ages8-12
From Mike Cavallaro com es t he second volum e in t he act ion-packed fant asy graphic novel series st arring Eow ulf, a descendant of legendary m onst er hunt er Beow ulf!
Eowulf Wegmund (descendant of legendary monster hunter Beowulf, of course) can? t wait to leave behind the humdrum suburbs?with their boring chores and rules?to start her new job at Vulcan?s Celestial Supply Shop on the lost island of Celestina Her first assignment?Deliver the dreaded Helm of Balor to a movie studio and keep it from falling into the wrong hands Guarding an all-powerful super-weapon from a few monsters-turned-actors should be a piece of cake. Right?
But when Eowulf discovers a mystery involving missing magical creatures and looming planetary threats, she and her new monster friends must travel to another dimension and confront the evil villain behind it all before they unleash a cosmic cataclysm!
Series Foreign Sales: Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h February 2024
THEGREENIESby Emma Mills;
illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);March 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
The Baby-Sitters Club m eet s The Breakfast Club in t his fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl w ho reluct ant ly joins t he Environm ent al Club at her new school? and finds friendship and com m unit y w here she least expect s it
After her parents?divorce, seventh grader Violet is forced to start all over.
Now the new kid, at a new school, in a new town, she must navigate unfamiliar territory. Luckily, Violet falls in with a new group of (maybe?) friends But when they wind up in detention, they're forced to join the under-attended Environmental Club? and mischief ensues What will become of this rag-tag group?
Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this hilarious and heartfelt story about making friends, making mistakes, and making it up as you go along? until you end up just where you were meant to be
WRONG FRIEND by Charise Mericle Harper;
illustrated by Rory Lucey
First Second;January2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
What happens w hen your BFF is no longer forever? From t he creat ors of Bad Sister com es a m iddle grade graphic m em oir about friendships lost and found.
Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years? until she started high school Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?
This fresh and honest autobiographical story is perfect for fans of Real Friendsand Click!
UNTIL WEMEET AGAIN by Lily Kim Qian
First Second;April 2026;224 pages;Ages14-18
This gorgeously paint ed YA graphic m em oir t ells t he st ory of a young w om an's search for belonging as her loving but dysfunct ional fam ily m oves bet w een Canada and China
Lily doesn't need a mother. Or at least, that's what she tells herself. Since she was little, her father has played the role of caregiver, moving the family across Canada and, eventually, to his home country of China. Her mother is absent for long periods of time, and when she reappears, she acts strange? saying things that don't make sense and filling the house with clutter Growing up, Lily struggles with her own mental health as she strives to better understand her family
From debut author Lily Kim Qian comes a poetic and vividly illustrated memoir that questions whether second-generation immigrants can escape inherited trauma and the mindset instilled by their parents
January 2025
GABBY TORRESISTHEBEST WINNER
EVER by Angela Dominguez
RoaringBrookPress;December 2025;192 pages;Ages6-9
In t he second book in t he Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby discovers t he t rue m eaning of w inning w hen she ent ers a baking cont est , perfect for fans of The Cupcake Diaries and Dory Fantasmagory.
Gabby has a new idea: now that she?s finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen!
The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she?s made of winner material!
All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies and more baking supplies. . . and more baking supplies. . . oh dear.
What will happen when her money, and her parents?patience, runs out?
This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby
RUN HOMEby Alyssa Bermudez
RoaringBrookPress;January2026;304 pages;Ages10-14
In Run Home, Alyssa Berm udez doodles her w ay t hrough nint h grade in t his heart felt diary-st yle graphic m em oir? navigat ing a new all-girls school, friendship, sport s, and ident it y, as w ell as t he loss of her fat her
It's the year 2002 in New York City and 14-year-old Alyssa is starting a new school where she knows NO ONEand everyone has to wear a hideous uniform! What a disaster
Even worse?Her parents are forcing her to join the cross country team No one needs to run, or sweat, this much!
Slowly, Alyssa begins to find her way. Running is a lot better when you practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice
But her dad is sick And Alyssa can't ignore anymore that it doesn't seem like he's getting any better.
Alyssa Bermudez's deeply moving and relatable follow-up to her graphic memoir BigApple Diariesis based on her own high school diaries
MONSTER LOCKER: NINE-TAIL TROUBLE
by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez
First Second;April 2026;224 pages;Ages10-14
What happens w hen a m ischievous nine-t ailed fox goes t oe-t o-t oe w it h a colossal golem ? What happens w hen Japanese and Jew ish folklore collide? Pablo and his friends are about t o find out , in t his hilarious and act ion-packed graphic novel sequel.
Pablo, Maggie, and Takashi are living it up as their school?s resident monster-banishing trio (It turns out that fighting drooling trolls and vicious kelpies gets you invited to all the best parties ) Lately, though, monsters are the least of Takashi?s problems Wrestling with his parents?divorce, his father?s impossibly high expectations, and his multicultural identity, he decides to summon a ?helpful?monster: a shapeshifting nine-tailed fox called Kitsune
The charming Kitsune gets straight to work solving problems for Takashi and his classmates, and before long, the entire school is under his spell. As the situation spirals out of control, Pablo and Maggie turn to an unexpected source to rescue their best friend But is summoning a second monster a brilliant plan, or a recipe for disaster?
October 2024
February 2025
SPACECHASERS: TO THEMOON
by Leland Melvin and Joe Caramagna; illustrated by Alison Acton
First Second;February2026;208 pages;Ages10-14
The second inst allm ent of t his brilliant space advent ure series, creat ed by real-life ast ronaut Leland Melvin, Eisner-Aw ard nom inat ed com ic creat or Joe Caram agna, and brought t o brilliant life by Alison Act on Perfect for fans of Hilo!
The team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts are back again and this time they are heading farther than any kid has traveled before. . . to the moon!
But ever since Steven got back from being injured and going through physical therapy, his friends are acting a little strange They are extra courteous to him, almost tripping over themselves to help, and stuttering over the wrong words They mean well but Steven just wants to be treated like a regular member of the team. Plus the moon is an unstable environment, and when moonquakes keep shaking things up, the lives of the entire team are danger It?ll be up to the kids to trust each other?s wits, capabilities and strengths in order to get through the crisis and get each other home safely.
Crafted by the visionary minds of astronaut Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna, and Alison Acton, dive into this riveting space odyssey, where the vastness of space tests the bounds of friendship and courage
WHEN A TIGER FLIESby Susie
RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;352 pages;Ages14-18
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A poignant YA graphic novel about Ara, a shelt ered sixt een-year-old prodigy w rest ling w it h her new found freedom at Harvard by beloved w ebcom ics art ist , Susie Yi Perfect for fans of In Limbo and Are You Listening
Sixteen-year-old Ara is a prodigy Under the sheltered care of her parents, Ara has achieved her life goal? she's going to Harvard.
But while Ara had prepared herself for getting into Harvard, she isn't ready for what college brings She's no longer the only genius at school, her parents aren? t closely watching over her anymore, and being two years younger than her fellow freshmen means Ara is in the dark about a lot of things, especially friendships and romantic relationships
Things spiral out of control as Ara struggles to maintain top grades and falls for an older classmate, who becomes controlling and abusive Ara knows people have always thought that her parents were "Tiger Parents,?even though Ara felt safe and loved in her family bubble. Now facing the outside world alone, Ara learns that she too was born and raised to be a tiger? strong, fierce, and independent And with time and healing, Ara will find her voice and roar
Inspired by author-illustrator Susie Yi?s own experience, When a Tiger Fliesis an achingly honest and deeply moving graphic novel about first college experiences, toxic relationships, and intergenerational strength
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TRAVISDAVENTHORPE GETSA LIFE!
by Wes Molebash
First Second;July2026;288 pages;Ages8-12
Hilo m eet s The Last Kids on Earth in t he t hird volum e of t his pun-filled, video gam e?inspired, sci-fi fant asy advent ures series!
The secret is out! Travis Daventhorpe is telling his parents everything? about the legendary sword of legends, the prophecy, and Nol Invictus The final battle is fast approaching, and only Travis can save the multiverse. His parents are supportive, but while he's waiting for Nol Invictus to make his move, couldn't Travis take it easy for change?Be a kid, spend time with friends, and maybe even go to the Valentine's Day Dance?Travis is ready to face Nol Invictus, but does he have the courage to step out on the dance floor?
From Wes Molebash comes the third volume of this pun-filled, video game-inspired, sci-fi fantasy adventure series Join Travis Daventhorpe as he dodges interdimensional warriors, trains for the fight of his life, and tries out his best dance moves all while trying to fulfill his magical destiny!
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JOURNEY TO TOMIOKA by Laurent Galandon;
illustrated by Michaël Crouzat; translated by Anne and Owen Smith
First Second;June2026;112 pages;Ages8-12
For fans of This Was Our Pact and Hayao Miyazaki film s com es a breat ht aking m iddle grade fant asy advent ure full of w onder and m agic
Osamu hasn't been the same since that day When the tsunami hit Fukushima prefecture, it killed his parents, destroyed his home, and triggered one of the world's worst nuclear disasters Now, all Osamu has left is his grandmother, B?-chan, and his big sister, Akiko As he withdraws into his own world, he befriends friends y?kai? spirits only he can see Then, tragedy strikes again, and B?-chan dies Osamu and Akiko are determined to return her ashes to their family farm in Tomioka, a town within Fukushima's forbidden zone There, the siblings will face dangerous radiation and y?kai, both friendly and deadly? but they're willing to risk it all to make it home
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SKIESAND SEAS by Steve Foxe; illustrated by
Daryl Toh
First Second;August 2026;112 pages;Ages8-12
Welcom e t o t he t hird vent ure int o t he Archives of the Unexplained, a m iddle grade fict ion graphic novel series exploring hist orical and m yst erious hair-raising event s. In t his dive w e look int o t he disappearance of Flight 19 and t he U S S Cyclops!
Shiver me timbers! Divya and Neal?s school trip to a maritime museum takes an eerie turn when they sneak away to explore the out-of-bounds areas There they meet an old bearded docent who is full of strange tales of vanishing planes and ships. What really did happen to the crew of Flight 19, lost over the ocean during a training exercise?And what was the fate of the U SS Cyclops, vanished without so much as an SO S signal or a trace of wreckage?One thing?s for sure? when their teacher finds Divya and Neal they?re going to be in a boatload of trouble!
THEBOOKSOF CLASH by Gene Luen Yang;
key art by Les McClaine and Alison Acton
First Second;Ages8-12
In t his epic series set in t he w orld of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, experience a laugh-out -loud t ale of friendship and fun from superst ar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang!
SEE!
The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure
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Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena! BATTLE!
When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colorful cast of characters in this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world?s most popular video games
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A BETTER WORLD ISPOSSIBLE
by Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian; illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff
First Second;March 2026;208 pages;Ages14-18
New York Tim es best -selling illust rat or Danica Novgorodoff (Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel) and aw ard-w inning environm ent al journalist Meera Subram anian offer a com prehensive and hopeful guide on clim at e change, highlight ing w hat you can do about it
Did you know that levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are higher than at any time in the last two million years?Or that this number jumped dramatically in 1950 and continues to climb exponentially?"Climate chaos" may be a more apt description than "climate change" for the progressive warming Earth experiences year over year, which leads to extreme heat waves, devastating droughts, and intense storms
It can all seem hopeless, but as Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian show through their personal histories and those of four youth activists from across the globe, a better world is possible By reimagining our connection to the natural world and embracing a community-focused mindset, we can make meaningful change today This book will show you how
TRIPPING OVER YOU BOOK 2
by Suzana Harcum and Owena White
First Second;February2026;352 pages;Ages14-18
The second volum e of young adult graphic novel t rilogy about t he long and w inding rom ant ic relat ionship bet w een an energet ic t heat er kid, Milo, and his w it hdraw n classm at e, Liam
Now that they've graduated high school, our secret lovebirds face a whole new set of challenges as their career prospects begin to pull them in different directions Milo rents a tiny studio near his new university, and throws himself into his goal of becoming an actor He takes several jobs with the hope of climbing in the industry, and packs his work-study schedule full to bursting Liam moves back into his childhood home, begrudgingly following the trajectory his father had long steered him toward: law school, then working for his father's law firm As the sneaking around, stress from not having enough time to spend with each other, and hurt feelings snowball, the two decide it is finally time to come clean to their families about their relationship and desires for the future
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SURVIVAL OF THEFITTEST: RACETO THE
FINISH
by Rebecca Donnelly; illustrated by Misa Saburi
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);April 2026;112 pages;Ages6-9
The t hird book in a funny and fact -filled nonfict ion graphic novel chapt er book series int roducing STEM subject s in an ent ert aining gam e show form at
Welcome to Survival of the Fittest! In this one-of-a-kind game show, creatures from across the animal kingdom showcase their inventions to a panel of shark judges! Today?s theme: transportation of tomorrow
Get ready for an exciting ride as contestants unveil the transportation inventions of the future! Stay tuned for quirky commercials, backstage drama, and an explosive finale. Who will make the biggest splash?
Truly a delight, this graphic novel is filled with interesting information, awesome visuals, and hilarious dialogue. SharkTankmade literal, this is sure to inform and entertain.
ALWAYSRAINING HEREby Hazel and Bell
First Second;November 2025;256 pages;Ages14-18
The st and alone adapt at ion of t he popular w ebcom ic by t he sam e nam e about t he dow n-t o-eart h court ship bet w een t w o gay t eenagers as t hey fum ble w it h high school, parent al expect at ions, t heir dream s, and each ot her
Carter is an impulsive, fun-loving, extremely gay teen on a senior-year mission to finally hook up with any cute, single guy who will have him Unfortunately, his options are slim Enter recently-single Adrian, Carter's very cute, hardworking, and stressed-out target who rebuffs all of his clumsy seduction techniques Adrian initially plays along but slams on the breaks when he realizes he is still in love with his ex
After a messy, uninhibited night at a house party that results in Carter helping both Adrian and his best friend Maria? the two boys form a tentative friendship As their friendship progresses through countless hangouts and a few too many pizza slices, the two become integral to one another But can their vague relationship survive their first official hookup, Adrian?s self-destructiveness, and a big fight that threatens any chance of either confessing?
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