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October Teen News Explore New Resource: ComicsPlus Are you a fan of reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? If so, we have the BEST news for you!
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
A tea-making competition fantasy with backstabbing, poison and a mysterious love interest? Yes, please!
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha Kai dreams of being a warrior and wants to follow in the footsteps of her father, the Royal Legion commander. Their society, however, isn’t ready for a girl warrior.
The Library has acquired a free, new, and highly accessible digital resource called ComicsPlus that gives you unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.
There are no holds, no wait lists and no monthly borrowing limits. If you find something you are interested in reading, you can access it right away! ComicsPlus is a resource you can use from your browser or by downloading the app to your device. And all you need to start borrowing is to create an account with a valid email address.
The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le
Nhika is a bloodcarver, a ruthless being who can alter human biology with just a touch. In the industrial city of Theumas, she is seen not as a healer, but a monster that kills for pleasure.
You can search for specific titles or browse by sections, including “Featured”, “Popular”, “Just Added”, “Publishers”, and more. If you need help learning this new resource or if you want to talk about your latest reads, stop by the Teen Desk!
City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda
In this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology, Sikander Aziz must team up with the hero Gilgamesh to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan.
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