New Titles

Almost sunset

Algarmi, Wahab,


Graphic novel. Hassan faces a hectic month of homework, soccer and gaming while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan, in a story about balancing family traditions and secular middle school life.
Date Published:2025

Hikaru in the light! Vol. 03

Matsuda, Mai,


Graphic novel. The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 3 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but she still doubts she can ever hold a candle to her best friend, Ran, and the other girls. When the contestants are divided into competing groups for the next round, will Hikaru shine for her team... or risk elimination?
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 3 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but she still doubts she can ever hold a candle to her best friend, Ran, and the other girls. When the contestants are divided into competing groups for the next round, will Hikaru shine for her team... or risk elimination?

Date Published:2026

Stand up!

Sharp, Tori,


Graphic novel. Best friends Clay and Kyle can't help but inject fun into everything. Whether they're goofing off backstage during a performance or making rib-tickling jokes at an open mic, these two are always ready to make people laugh! Now Clay's hoping to shift her improv skills to the stage in her middle school's production of Gals and Dolls, which means spending even more time with her crush, Dania. But Clay's boisterous humor doesn't sit well with the director, who has ZERO tolerance for fun. Clay, however, refuses to be boring! She and Kyle are eager to bring their comedic talents into the spotlight, but school musicals are too serious, open mics are too long-- and that's when it hits them -- they should start a podcast! But with rehearsals to attend, new episodes to record, and time running out for Clay to ask a certain someone to the eighth-grade dance, will Clay and Kyle be able to do it all?
Date Published:2024

Graphic novel. Best friends Clay and Kyle can't help but inject fun into everything. Whether they're goofing off backstage during a performance or making rib-tickling jokes at an open mic, these two are always ready to make people laugh! Now Clay's hoping to shift her improv skills to the stage in her middle school's production of Gals and Dolls, which means spending even more time with her crush, Dania. But Clay's boisterous humor doesn't sit well with the director, who has ZERO tolerance for fun. Clay, however, refuses to be boring! She and Kyle are eager to bring their comedic talents into the spotlight, but school musicals are too serious, open mics are too long-- and that's when it hits them -- they should start a podcast! But with rehearsals to attend, new episodes to record, and time running out for Clay to ask a certain someone to the eighth-grade dance, will Clay and Kyle be able to do it all?

Date Published:2024

Pokémon, Scarlet & Violet. Vol. 01

Kusaka, Hidenori,


Graphic novel. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. Violet Lang and Scarlet Koito attend an academy in the Paldea region and embark on their first big assignments, finding treasures that will help them become amazing Trainers with even more powerful Poǩmon! Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Poǩmon ultimate speed. Meanwhile, Scarlet Kioto is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. As the two travel the Paldea region, a new adventure begins!
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. Violet Lang and Scarlet Koito attend an academy in the Paldea region and embark on their first big assignments, finding treasures that will help them become amazing Trainers with even more powerful Poǩmon! Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Poǩmon ultimate speed. Meanwhile, Scarlet Kioto is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. As the two travel the Paldea region, a new adventure begins!

Date Published:2025

Keeper of the lost cities, the graphic novel. Vol. 01

Frenn, Celina,


Graphic novel. "Adapted from Keeper of the Lost Cities, published in 2012"--Title page verso. Chiefly illustrations. Sophie Foster has a secret. She can hear the thoughts of everyone around her. And hiding that ability makes her an outcast at school and in her own family. But everything changes when she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds--and who shows her there's somewhere she does belong. Soon Sophie is whisked away to a world where there's a name for her ability and where there are others like her. But life in the beautiful Lost Cities isn't as idyllic as it seems. Can Sophie really leave everything she knows behind and start over again? And what if there's a reason she was hidden away? This volume covers the first half of the epic novel that started it all!
Date Published:2023

Graphic novel. "Adapted from Keeper of the Lost Cities, published in 2012"--Title page verso. Chiefly illustrations. Sophie Foster has a secret. She can hear the thoughts of everyone around her. And hiding that ability makes her an outcast at school and in her own family. But everything changes when she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds--and who shows her there's somewhere she does belong. Soon Sophie is whisked away to a world where there's a name for her ability and where there are others like her. But life in the beautiful Lost Cities isn't as idyllic as it seems. Can Sophie really leave everything she knows behind and start over again? And what if there's a reason she was hidden away? This volume covers the first half of the epic novel that started it all!

Date Published:2023

Detective Beans & the case of the missing hat

Chen, Li, 1986-


Graphic novel. Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined.
Date Published:2024

Graphic novel. Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined.

Date Published:2024

Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy. : the sixth epic novel. Part 1, Night of the nasty nostril nuggets :

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Graphic novel. "Squishy action! ; smooshy horror! ; gooey laffs!"--Cover. A snotty situation ensues when Melvin Sneedley, an academically-gifted student, turns into the Bionic Booger Boy and must be stopped by George, Harold, and Captain Underpants. By flipping the pages, the reader may view animated illustrations.
Date Published:2003

Allergic

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Graphic novel. At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!
Date Published:2021

The sleeping giant

Robertson, David, 1977-


Various publishers. To save the animal beings of Ministik, Eli joins forces with the leader of the Bird Warriors, and journeying across the North Country, Eli must fight for his life and the lives of his friends and family-- and come to terms with only being part human.
Date Published:2024

Il était une fois, la bande dessinée. Vol. 01, La plus belle du royaume

Rusu, Meredith,


Roman graphique. Il était une fois Abby et son petit frère Jonah, des enfants ordinaires. Et l'instant d'après? Le miroir de leur sous-sol les a avalés et transportés par magie dans le conte de Blanche-Neige. Oui, vraiment! Lorsqu'Abby et Jonah empêchent Blanche de manger la pomme empoisonnée, ils se prennent pour des héros. Mais attendez! Si Blanche ne meurt pas, elle ne rencontrera pas son prince et n'aura pas de fin heureuse. Oups. C'est maintenant à Abby et Jonah, avec l'aide de Blanche et des sept nains, de déjouer la sorcière et de sauver le célèbre conte de fées à temps. Et si la VRAIE fin heureuse de Blanche était tout autre?
Date Published:2025

Roman graphique. Il était une fois Abby et son petit frère Jonah, des enfants ordinaires. Et l'instant d'après? Le miroir de leur sous-sol les a avalés et transportés par magie dans le conte de Blanche-Neige. Oui, vraiment! Lorsqu'Abby et Jonah empêchent Blanche de manger la pomme empoisonnée, ils se prennent pour des héros. Mais attendez! Si Blanche ne meurt pas, elle ne rencontrera pas son prince et n'aura pas de fin heureuse. Oups. C'est maintenant à Abby et Jonah, avec l'aide de Blanche et des sept nains, de déjouer la sorcière et de sauver le célèbre conte de fées à temps. Et si la VRAIE fin heureuse de Blanche était tout autre?

Date Published:2025

Sœurs jumelles

Johnson, Varian,


Roman graphique. Traduction de : Twins. Maureen et Francine sont soeurs jumelles et meilleures amies. Elles partagent tout : les loisirs, la nourriture et les vêtements. Mais juste avant le début de leur sixième année, les goûts de Francine changent. Soudainement, les jumelles ont de moins en moins d’intérêts communs. Elles grandissent en prenant des directions opposées, et Maureen ne peut rien y faire. Ces soeurs qui étaient inséparables réussiront-elles à se reconnecter?
Date Published:2021

Roman graphique. Traduction de : Twins. Maureen et Francine sont soeurs jumelles et meilleures amies. Elles partagent tout : les loisirs, la nourriture et les vêtements. Mais juste avant le début de leur sixième année, les goûts de Francine changent. Soudainement, les jumelles ont de moins en moins d’intérêts communs. Elles grandissent en prenant des directions opposées, et Maureen ne peut rien y faire. Ces soeurs qui étaient inséparables réussiront-elles à se reconnecter?

Date Published:2021

Sweet Valley twins. Vol. 01, Best friends

Andelfinger, Nicole


Graphic novel. Elizabeth and Jessica are starting middle school together, but the twin sisters soon realize they have different interests and it is good to become their own person.
Date Published:2022

Entirely Emmie

Libenson, Terri,


Graphic novel. These days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler. Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seem to care if he's around. When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. These days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler. Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seem to care if he's around. When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.

Date Published:2025

Band nerd

Willis, Sarah Clawson,


Graphic novel. A middle-grade coming-of-age novel that follows twelve-year-old Lucy Carver as she starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts. While adjusting to the school's high academic and artistic expectations, Lucy also navigates personal challenges at home, including her father's alcoholism. She channels her energy into music, aiming to secure the top flute soloist spot, but faces setbacks when an accident affects her ability to play and her academic performance declines. As tensions rise, Lucy must decide whether to pursue her goals ethically or compromise her values. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and personal growth.
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. A middle-grade coming-of-age novel that follows twelve-year-old Lucy Carver as she starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts. While adjusting to the school's high academic and artistic expectations, Lucy also navigates personal challenges at home, including her father's alcoholism. She channels her energy into music, aiming to secure the top flute soloist spot, but faces setbacks when an accident affects her ability to play and her academic performance declines. As tensions rise, Lucy must decide whether to pursue her goals ethically or compromise her values. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and personal growth.

Date Published:2025

Millie of the manor

Evans, Karina,


Graphic novel. Amy has always loved a good mystery. So when her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, she should be ecstatic. But...she's not. Instead, she's worried that her social anxiety will mess everything up. Thankfully, all the guests are given characters to play for the night, so Amy doesn't have to go to Reagan's party as herself -- she'll go as "Millie Morgan," a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name. With newfound confidence as Millie, she must work with the other partygoers to solve the crime. But when evidence piles up and clues begin to incriminate her alter ego, Amy's anxiety comes rushing back. With the help of her new friends, Amy must learn to navigate her own anxiety as Millie works to solve the mystery and prove her innocence.
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. Amy has always loved a good mystery. So when her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, she should be ecstatic. But...she's not. Instead, she's worried that her social anxiety will mess everything up. Thankfully, all the guests are given characters to play for the night, so Amy doesn't have to go to Reagan's party as herself -- she'll go as "Millie Morgan," a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name. With newfound confidence as Millie, she must work with the other partygoers to solve the crime. But when evidence piles up and clues begin to incriminate her alter ego, Amy's anxiety comes rushing back. With the help of her new friends, Amy must learn to navigate her own anxiety as Millie works to solve the mystery and prove her innocence.

Date Published:2025

Fruitcake

Ogle, Rex,


Lately, Rex has been feeling lost, but as he explores his interests, hangs with new neighbors, strays from old friends and makes new ones, he is forced to confront the underlying issues that have been plaguing him since he was young.
Date Published:2026

Animal rescue friends. Vol. 01

Hashimoto, Meika,


Graphic novel. Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home.
Date Published:2021

Graphic novel. Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home.

Date Published:2021

Animal rescue friends. Vol. 02, Friends fur-ever!

Tropper, Jana,


Graphic novel. "Animal Rescue Friends created by Meika Hashimoto, Gina Loveless, and Genevieve Kote"--Title page verso. When Maddie and Bell miss school club sign-ups, they decide to start an official ARF group. Whether it's a bearded dragon who's under the weather, a hamster on the loose at school, or a person in need of a fur-ever friend, there's no problem this animal-loving crew can't solve together!
Date Published:2022

Graphic novel. "Animal Rescue Friends created by Meika Hashimoto, Gina Loveless, and Genevieve Kote"--Title page verso. When Maddie and Bell miss school club sign-ups, they decide to start an official ARF group. Whether it's a bearded dragon who's under the weather, a hamster on the loose at school, or a person in need of a fur-ever friend, there's no problem this animal-loving crew can't solve together!

Date Published:2022

Outsider kids

Tang, Betty C.,


A Parachute kids graphic novel by Betty C. Tang. Graphic novel. Three undocumented Taiwanese siblings in California find their world turned around with the arrival of a violin prodigy cousin.
Date Published:2025

Break

Miller, Kayla,


Graphic novel. Spring Break is full of possibilities...but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she's missing back home than catch up with him. As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit--or will Olive's Spring Break be a Spring Bust?
Date Published:2024

Graphic novel. Spring Break is full of possibilities...but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she's missing back home than catch up with him. As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit--or will Olive's Spring Break be a Spring Bust?

Date Published:2024