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  • It’s spooky season, baybeeeee! I love this time of year. Things seem to turn quieter, more contemplative. AND DON’T FORGET ALL THE SPOOKY! In case my monster look-n-find book, collection of spooky comics, cutesy vampire graphic novels, magical, mystery, maze comic, witchy paper pictures, and series of monster-filled picture books don’t SCREAM my love for…

  • By Charise Mericle Harper & Rory Lucey First Second Books 240 pages Ages 8-12 From the publisher: “Meet Charise. Sheโ€™s energetic, helpful, a model pet owner and full of inventions. But sheโ€™s also a bad sister. When she goes too far and breaks little brother Danielโ€™s tooth, can she redeem herself? Is an accident really…

  • By Jason Pamment HarperAlley 208 pages Fantasy Graphic Novel A shimmering, bejeweled adventure for fans of the Hilda series and Over The Garden Wall, packed with memorable characters and rich environments. Treasure in the Lake is a wonderfully-crafted mystery with a whole lot of heart! If youโ€™re interesting in learning how to write and draw…

  • Hi, everyone! Itโ€™s been a while since I last posted about my health condition and my doctors and I are still looking for more specific insight as to the source and treatment of my debilitating painโ€”maybe you can help? SYMPTOMS Constant, debilitating mid-, low-back, and upper abdominal pain and spasms. HISTORY I caught my familyโ€™s…

  • The Book No One Wants to Read by Beth Bacon Wow! What a brilliant, wonderful experience! This book tells jokes, keeps secrets, plays games, and makes deals with the reader (while also endearing the reader to the power of words in the most delightful and clever ways). This wildly subversive celebration of literacy (including visual…

  • This is your invitation to be the FIRST to read my next graphic novelโ€”for free! There’s no catch. This is not a gimmick. I just want to hear your thoughts on my book before I send it to print. Sign up for my First Readers Club here or read on to learn more. NOTE: NEW READERS…

  • The Sprite and The Gardener Written by Rii Abrego Illustrated by Joe Whitt A stunning, glittering, enchanting visual feast, focused on magic, gardening, and friendship. A simple and flowery tale for tweens. What’s better than marveling at beautiful, completed illustrations? Getting a glimpse into the creative process! The back of The Sprite and The Gardener…

  • Let’s Tell a Story!: Space Adventure Written by Lily Murray Illustrated by Grace Boruch My family loves this new series! This fun concept book allows your little reader to make their own story using the characters, places, and surprises on each page. Filled with fun to last years and entertain generations, Let’s Tell a Story!:…

  • Two-Week Wait: An IVF Story Written by Luke Jackson and Kelly Jackson Illustrated by Mara Wild Two-Week Wait combines the experiences of the authors and couples around the world as they struggle with infertility and the many pressures, stresses, and disappointments that often accompany the condition. I found myself relating with Conrad and Joanne, as…

  • Wow! Any effort to say something meaningful or insightful about this book (and the collective body of work Sergio Toppi gifted the world) will be dwarfed by the sheer scope and brilliance of the stories themselves. That being said… The Collected Toppi Volume 5 is yet another staggering, magnificent collection of stories masterfully expressed through…