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Teer’s Brownstone is a moving bilingual graphic novel about rebuilding more than just a home—it’s about rebuilding family and identity. Through vivid art and tender storytelling, Almudena’s summer with her estranged father reveals the power of language, love, and cultural connection. Perfect for classrooms exploring identity, belonging, or Latin American culture.
Look on the Bright Side is a refreshing, heartfelt story that celebrates friendship, honesty, and growing up. Williams and Schneemann craft an authentic portrayal of teens navigating love, identity, and change with humor and heart. The expressive art and inclusive storytelling make this a perfect read for middle and high school students exploring what it means to truly support one another.
Set in the eerie small town of Loving, Ohio, this horror graphic novel follows four teens—Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana—grappling with grief after their friend’s mysterious suicide. Their town is controlled by The Chorus, a cult-like organization whose influence reaches every level of the community.
Ash, a nonbinary teen struggling to find their place in the world, decides to escape society’s noise and expectations by living off the grid in the California wilderness. Inspired by their late grandfather’s dream of building a hidden cabin, Ash sets out alone with their dog, hoping to reconnect with nature and find purpose.
In this latest Dog Man adventure, Big Jim and his grumpy grandfather escape from cat jail only to stumble into a superhero party gone wrong. Their fellow heroes have been poisoned by a sleeping potion from UFOs known as the Space Cuties, who plan to take over the world.