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Two graphic novel superstars join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, forgiveness, and lion dancing!Valentina Tran used to love Valentine's Day. But when she learns the truth behind her parents' separation, she concludes true love is a lie. A ghoulish visage of Saint Valentine appears and promises to protect Val from heartbreak—but only if she gives up on love. Permanently.Suddenly, cousins Leslie and Jae come roaring into Val’s life—literally. They’re lion dancers, and during one fateful Lunar New Year performance, the lion they’re inside hands Val a paper heart. And in that moment, Val feels . . . something again.Is that feeling love? Could this be Val's chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to have a broken heart forever?

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction FinalistEisner Award Winner for Best Graphic MemoirAn NPR Best Books of 2023A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans ofAmerican Born ChineseandThe Best We Could Do!Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam.After the Pham family arrives at a refugee camp in Thailand, they struggle to survive. Things don't get much easier once they resettle in California. And through each chapter of their lives, food takes on a new meaning. Strawberries come to signify struggle as Thien's mom and dad look for work. Potato chips are an indulgence that bring Thien so much joy that they become a necessity.Behind every cut of steak and inside every croissant lies a story. And for Thien Pham, that story is about a search―for belonging, for happin

本套書收錄《Olympians》系列第7至第12冊，帶你深入神祇之間更激烈、更複雜的關係。從戰神阿瑞斯掀起的衝突，到眾神迎接新成員狄俄尼索斯，每一段故事都充滿對立、選擇與成長。在壯闊戰鬥與驚險冒險之中，神話不再只是傳說，而是充滿情感與張力的故事現場。透過鮮明的圖像與流暢節奏，讀者將看見一個既混亂又迷人的神之世界。By Artemis, it's the better half of the Olympian's family, in one boxed set! How does so much family drama and good hair fit in here... Well, sit down and get ready for adventures you've only dreamed of as the Greek gods come to explosive life in this Olympians Boxed Set containing Books 7-12--see the Olympians face off in the ultimate family blowout in Ares and then come back together as they welcome the youngest member of the family in Dionysos. Epic battles, daring quests, and terrible monsters await you!

NYT Best Children's Books of 2021A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan.Living in a new country is no walk in the park-Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.

Get all of your favorite friends in one boxed set featuring these bestselling and beloved graphic memoirs: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever!From award-winning creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a series about friendship, family, and finding your own path, inspired by Shannon's real life.This boxed set includes paperback editions of the three books in the Friends series: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever.Real FriendsWhen best friends are not forever...When Shannon makes her first ever friend, she thinks she's found her bestie for life. But when her friend joins up with another circle of friends called The Group, Shannon feels left out. Will they stay friends? And is Shannon in The Group? Or out?Best FriendsFollow your heart. Find your people.Now that Shannon's best friends with the most popular girl in school, sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. But suddenly, everyone has to watch the same shows, love the same songs, and like the same people. Is

Inside this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to construct six different robots! The family toaster is preparing to take over the wo

Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.Julia's house is restless.Julia and her family of lost creatures

Jerusalem is a sweeping, epic work that follows a single family—three generations and fifteen very different people—as they are swept up in chaos, war, and nation-making from 1940-1948. Faith, family,

Sara 本來對這個暑假有很多期待，現實卻完全不是那麼回事。秋天全家就要搬家，她得面對陌生的新學校；朋友們正在夏令營玩得開心，她卻來到一座幾乎沒有其他孩子的小島，和阿姨們一起度假。幸好，這並不是一座普通的小島。Sara 很快發現，島上處處藏著不可思議的「小魔法」：動物能開口說話，樹木會為有禮貌的人讓路，就連風也可能因為一句「請」而改變方向。她還認識了兩隻自己幫自己取名字的救援犬，開始探索這座陌生又奇妙的小島。作者 Emily Tetri 曾以 Tiger vs. Nightmare 獲 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor。本書以充滿自然氣息的畫面呈現 Sara 的島嶼暑假，《Publishers Weekly》特別肯定作品對自然世界與孩子成長的描繪。A young girl uncovers the “small magics” of her aunts’ island home, where dogs talk and the wind blows your way if you say “please,” in this stunning middle grade graphic novel from the Geisel Honor creator of Tiger vs. Nightmare. Perfect for fans of The Moth Keeper.Sara is ready to have the best summer ever. So what if her family is moving in the fall, and the thought of starting at a new school fills her with dread? So what if all of her friends are having a blast at camp without her? And so what if she’s spending her vacation on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere, miles away from any other kids?At least it’s a magical island.The moment Sara steps

Riz is determined to prove to his dad that movies matter and ghosts might be real, but he and his friends might be in over their head when they investigate the local creepy mansion. Join for the spooky adventure full of family drama, folklore from different cultures and new-found friendships! Riz Choudhry lives for two things: movies and anything spooky. His dad? Not so much. While Riz dreams of filmmaking and jump scares, his father dreams of Riz going to med school and law school--and neither one includes ghosts. But the film club is Riz's safe haven, a place where other supernatural-obsessed first-gen kids swap scary stories from their cultures. So, when the group decides to film a documentary about the creepy old mansion in town, Riz is all in. But there's a problem. His dad wants Riz to quit the club. AND the building is about to be demolished. Now Riz and his friends must use the power of filmmaking to save the mansion...before it vanishes forever. Packed with shivers, laughter,

A Kirkus Best of 2025 Young Adult BookA NYPL Best Book of the YearIn this medieval fantasy steeped in mystery, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a breathtakingly beautiful tale of trauma, transformation, and sisterhood. Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity--it's a curse. Shunned and bullied, Martino finds refuge in the forest...even though some say a witch lives there. In a tiny cottage deep in the forest, Viviana survives on what nature provides. It's a simple, contented life...as long as she doesn't think of the past. When fate brings these lost souls together, they form a family of two. Martino finally knows what it means to be loved and accepted, and drawing on the power of the forest, experiences a magical rebirth.

From the creator of American Born Chinese (now streaming on Disney+) comes a critically acclaimed sports drama—available for the first time in paperback!In Dragon Hoops, Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches.Gene doesn’t get sports. But at Bishop O'Dowd High School, it's all anyone can talk about. The men’s varsity basketball team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that’s been decades in the making. Each victory brings them closer to their ultimate goal: the California State Championships.Once Gene gets to know these young all-stars, he realizes that their story is just as thrilling as anything he’s seen on a comic book page. What he doesn’t know yet is that this season is not only going to change the Dragons’ lives, but his own life as well.

For fans of Pie in the Sky and Be Prepared comes a charming and relatable graphic memoir from debut author Kathy Macleod.With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she’s secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That’s when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine.Kathy loves Maine’s idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can’t get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn’t look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere.

作者Kathy Macleod 用圖像記錄下她在兩個世界間成長的心情：一年大多時間住在曼谷，最期待的就是暑假回到美國緬因州小鎮的夏天。她喜歡當地的海灘與美食，卻總覺得自己與其他孩子格格不入。在泰國與美國之間，她也在尋找真正的歸屬感。For fans of Pie in the Sky and Be Prepared comes a charming and relatable graphic memoir from debut author Kathy Macleod.With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she’s secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That’s when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine.Kathy loves Maine’s idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can’t get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn’t look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere.

Two graphic novel superstars join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, forgiveness, and lion dancing!Valentina Tran used to love Valentine's Day. But when she learns the truth behind her parents' separation, she concludes true love is a lie. A ghoulish visage of Saint Valentine appears and promises to protect Val from heartbreak—but only if she gives up on love. Permanently.Suddenly, cousins Leslie and Jae come roaring into Val’s life—literally. They’re lion dancers, and during one fateful Lunar New Year performance, the lion they’re inside hands Val a paper heart. And in that moment, Val feels . . . something again.Is that feeling love? Could this be Val's chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to have a broken heart forever?

Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend, Jordan, knows that she has been bingeing and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself reassessing her priorities, her choices, and her body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother's toxic projections--but first she will have to find the strength to seek help. This beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.

A magical middle-grade graphic novel with offbeat humor and a gentle yet exuberant Miyazaki-style spirit.It’s perfect weather for a family picnic, but Jo is in a bad mood. Hurt by her parents’ divorce and struggling to accept her new stepfamily, she decides to run away and live alone in the woods. But she soon discovers that she’s far from alone! Jo stumbles into a magical world populated by weird and wondrous creatures. Her new friends are on a mission: rise up against the devious Emperor Tomcat. Can Jo find the courage to vanquish an evil empire and get back to her family before dinnertime?

Jo Rioux (illustrator of M. T. Anderson's highly acclaimed The Daughters of Ys) makes her debut as a writer-illustrator in this fantasy-adventure graphic novel trilogy! Suri loves monsters--studying their lore, telling stories about them (for a fee), and--she hopes--one day taming them. Unfortunately, no one takes an orphan street-urchin who travels with a merchant camp very seriously. But Suri's self-confidence, cleverness, and ambition serve her well when a mysterious new wagon joins her camp--holding something very big, very loud, and very monstrous. And that's before Suri runs afoul of a treacherous family with its own beastly secret--and a prince hunting the greatest monster of all.

Following up on the success of Pashmina, Nidhi Chanani delivers another story about family and friendship, tinged with magical realism―this one featuring a time-traveling jukebox.A mysterious Jukebox,

Following up on the success of Pashmina, Nidhi Chanani delivers another story about family and friendship, tinged with magical realism―this one featuring a time-traveling jukebox.A mysterious Jukebox,

Inside this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to construct six different robots! The family toaster is preparing to take over the wo

Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting

Kiss Number 8, a graphic novel from writer Colleen AF Venable and illustrator Ellen T. Crenshaw, is a layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band—if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn’t ruin everything.Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, in which the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band—if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved wo

Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia—the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances—one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.

It is eight years after Colleen Cavanaugh's home world was invaded by the Derichets, a tyrannical alien race bent on exploiting the planet's mineral resources. Most of her family died in the war, and

The future waits for no one.In this new world, speed and efficiency are everything, and the populace zooms along in a perpetually stimulated haze. Angela thinks she's the only person in her family—may

本套書精選《Olympians》系列前六冊，帶領讀者認識最具代表性的希臘眾神：宙斯的權力、雅典娜的智慧、赫拉的威嚴、黑帝斯的神祕、波賽頓的力量，以及阿芙蘿黛蒂的魅力。透過生動的圖像與流暢敘事，古老神話不再遙遠，而是躍然眼前的精彩故事。隨書附贈奧林帕斯神族家族樹海報，幫助讀者快速理解角色關係。不論是初次接觸神話，或想完整收藏經典角色，本套書都是不可錯過的入門首選。By Zeus, it's Athena, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Aphrodite! This sturdy boxed set includes paperback editions of the first six Olympians books by multiple New York Times–bestselling author/illustrator George O'Connor. Holy Hera, it's got a free poster! Collectors will adore this package, with lots of new artwork and the complete Olympians family tree on the free poster. Plus, the boxed set is also a great way for classrooms to get all six books at once. Aphrodite Almighty, what a value!

In a time when brother was pitted against brother, no family was more divided than the Booths.The United States has become violently polarized. Political fanaticism divides an embittered popula

A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to

A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to

Follow a family and the youngest member's favorite sock monkey through all the inner and outer workings of an airport. In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining, we follow a fam

When Giuliano's father loans him the family garage, he and three of his friends form a band. Playing their battered secondhand instruments, the four teenagers find something they love to do, and