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Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for MANGAMAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 14, 2011
by Barry Lyga, illustrated by Colleen Doran

"An inventive offering, sure to please fans of both American and Japanese comics. (Graphic fiction. 13 & up)"
A daring piece of graphic-novel meta-fiction explores the tropes of manga versus Western comics. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES:  RELOADED
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
by Poulomi Mukherjee, illustrated by Amit Tayal

"A properly melodramatic rendition that doesn't take itself too seriously. (Graphic fiction. 12-14)"
The classic tale is newly dressed up as a graphic novel and transferred to modern Mumbai. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY BOYFRIEND BITES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Dan Jolley, illustrated by Alitha E. Martinez

"Hip, steamy fun. (Graphic paranormal romance. 12-14)"
A small-town teen fond of taking on difficult boyfriends as "projects" acquires a taste for tougher challenges when her newest one turns into a giant bat. Read full book review >
Cover art for SITA'S RAMAYANA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Samhita Arni, illustrated by Moyna Chitrakar

"A valuable piece of historical literature brought to the forefront for thoughtful new readers. (Graphic novel. 12 & up)"
A vibrantly illustrated graphic-novel retelling of an ancient Indian legend. Read full book review >
Cover art for DRAWING FROM MEMORY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Allen Say, illustrated by Allen Say

"Aesthetically superb; this will fascinate comics readers and budding artists while creating new Say fans. (author's note) (Graphic memoir. 10 & up)"
Exquisite drawings, paintings, comics and photographs balance each other perfectly as they illustrate Say's childhood path to becoming an artist. Read full book review >
Cover art for AMERICUS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 30, 2011
by M.K. Reed, illustrated by Jonathan Hill

"This will change no minds, but its heart is in the right place. (Graphic fiction. 12 & up) "
A well-intentioned study of book-banning in the heartland. Read full book review >