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CAT KID COMIC CLUB
                                                                                Dav Pilkey
                                         A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the          About the Author
                                         internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series.                              When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was
                                                                                                                                         diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav
                                         In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious,         was so disruptive in class that his
                                                                                                                                         teachers made him sit out in the hallway
                                         funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with            every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and
                                         mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that          make up stories. He spent his time in the
                                                                                                                                         hallway creating his own original comic
                                         come with practice and persistence.                                                             books—the very first adventures of Dog
                                                                                                                                         Man and Captain Underpants. In college,
                                         Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Monster Cheese Sandwich, and Birds Flowers              Dav met a teacher who encouraged him
                                                                                                                                         to illustrate and write. He won a national
                                         Tree: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the mini-comics that are included as stories-        competition in 1986 and the prize was
                                         within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humor and drama, prose and          the publication of his first book, World
                                                                                                                                         War Won. He made many other books
                                         poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, felt-tip   before being awarded the 1998 California
                                         markers, clay, hand-made cardboard sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction         Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath,
                                         paper collages, and cookies.                                                                    which was published in 1994, and in
                                                                                                                                         1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The
                                                                                                                                         Paperboy. The Adventures of Super
                                         Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own        Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the
                                                                                                                                         first complete graphic novel spin-off from
                                         creativity as they dive into this new graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey and his           the Captain Underpants series and
                                         heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast of characters in the Cat Kid Comic Club.                  appeared at #6 on the USA Today
                                                                                                                                         bestseller list for all books, both adult and
Price: $12.99                                                                                                                            children’s, and was also a New York
                                                                                                                                         Times bestseller. It was followed by The
                                                                                                                                         Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu
Pub date: December 1, 2020                                                                                                               Cavemen from the Future and Super
                                                                                                                                         Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty
ISBN: 9781338712766                                                                                                                      Snatchers, both USA Today bestsellers.
                                                                 CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE                                                The unconventional style of these graphic
                                                                                                                                         novels is intended to encourage
Format: Hardcover (HC with dust jacket                              AND READ A PREVIEW!                                                  uninhibited creativity in kids. His stories
also available)                                                                                                                          are semi-autobiographical and explore
                                                                                                                                         universal themes that celebrate
Page Count: 176                                                                                                                          friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of
                                                                                                                                         the good-hearted. Dav loves to kayak in
                                                                                                                                         the Pacific Northwest with his wife.
Age Range: 7+
Rights: World
Scholastic US Highlights - January - June 2021
DOG MAN: MOTHERING HEIGHTS (DOG MAN #10)
                                                                                 Dav Pilkey
                                         The tenth Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.      About the Author
                                         You'll howl with laughter!                                                                    When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was
                                                                                                                                       diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav
                                         Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores        was so disruptive in class that his
                                                                                                                                       teachers made him sit out in the hallway
                                         universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the                every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and
                                         importance of doing good.                                                                     make up stories. He spent his time in the
                                                                                                                                       hallway creating his own original comic
                                                                                                                                       books—the very first adventures of Dog
                                                                                                                                       Man and Captain Underpants. In college,
                                         Everyone Digs Dog Man!                                                                        Dav met a teacher who encouraged him
                                                                                                                                       to illustrate and write. He won a national
                                                                                                                                       competition in 1986 and the prize was
                                         "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review                     the publication of his first book, World
                                                                                                                                       War Won. He made many other books
                                                                                                                                       before being awarded the 1998 California
                                         "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review                                   Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath,
                                                                                                                                       which was published in 1994, and in
                                                                                                                                       1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The
                                         "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred   Paperboy. The Adventures of Super
                                         review                                                                                        Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the
                                                                                                                                       first complete graphic novel spin-off from
                                                                                                                                       the Captain Underpants series and
                                         "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review                appeared at #6 on the USA Today
                                                                                                                                       bestseller list for all books, both adult and
Price: $12.99                                                                                                                          children’s, and was also a New York
                                                                                                                                       Times bestseller. It was followed by The
                                                                                                                                       Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu
Pub date: March 23, 2021                                                                                                               Cavemen from the Future and Super
                                                                                                                                       Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty
ISBN: 9781338680454                                                                                                                    Snatchers, both USA Today bestsellers.
                                                                                                                                       The unconventional style of these graphic
                                                                                                                                       novels is intended to encourage
Format: Hardcover (HC with dust jacket                                                                                                 uninhibited creativity in kids. His stories
also available)                                                                                                                        are semi-autobiographical and explore
                                                                                                                                       universal themes that celebrate
Page Count: 240                                                                                                                        friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of
                                                                                                                                       the good-hearted. Dav loves to kayak in
                                                                                                                                       the Pacific Northwest with his wife.
Age Range: 7+
Rights: World
Scholastic US Highlights - January - June 2021
RAINA TELGEMEIER COLLECTION BOXED SET
                                                             Raina Telgemeier
                            A boxed set of Raina Telgemeier's bestselling, award-winning graphic novels about family,      About the Author
                            friendship, and the highs and lows of growing up!
                                                                                                                           Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York
                            Smile                                                                                          Times bestselling, multiple Eisner
                            The true story of how Raina severely injured her two front teeth when she was in the sixth     Award-winning creator of Smile and
                            grade, and the dental drama that followed!                                                     Sisters, which are both graphic
                                                                                                                           memoirs based on her childhood.
                            Drama                                                                                          She is also the creator of Drama and
                            Callie is the set designer for her middle school's spring musical, and is determined to        Ghosts, and is the adapter and
                            create a set worthy of Broadway. Both onstage AND offstage drama ensues!                       illustrator of four Baby-sitters Club
                                                                                                                           graphic novels. Raina lives in the San
                            Sisters                                                                                        Francisco Bay Area. To learn more,
                            Raina can't wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she's also cranky and mostly prefers   visit her online at goRaina.com.
                            to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years... can they
                            figure out how to get along?

                            Ghosts
                            Catrina and her family move to a new town because her sister, Maya, is sick. When they
                            learn there are ghosts there, Maya wants to meet one, and Cat must put aside her fears
Price: $58.95
                            for Maya's sake -- and her own.
Pub date: January 1, 2021
                            Guts
ISBN: 9781338725124         Raina has tummy trouble, and it seems to coincide with her worries about food, school,
                            family, and changing friendships. A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about
Format: Boxed Set           growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and eventually conquer -- fear.
Age Range: 8-12
Rights: World
Scholastic US Highlights - January - June 2021
CLAUDIA AND THE NEW GIRL (THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB
                              GRAPHIC NOVEL #9)
                                                      Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Gabriela Epstein
                                        A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Gabriela Epstein!               About the Author

                                        Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class... until Ashley Wyeth comes          ANN M. MARTIN is the creator of The
                                        along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and       Baby-sitters Club, which has more
                                        she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.                                           than 180 million books in print,
                                                                                                                                        making it one of the most popular
                                        Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she's wasting her artistic talent with   series in the history of publishing.
                                        The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing           Her novels include A Corner of the
                                        BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision -- one of them has to        Universe (a Newbery Honor Book),
                                        go!                                                                                             Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life,
                                                                                                                                        On Christmas Eve, and the Main
                                        Praise for Claudia and the New Girl:                                                            Street and Family Tree series, as well
                                                                                                                                        as the much-loved collaborations
                                        "Vibrant, sweet, and full of energy and heart. Gabriela is going to knock your socks off!" --   P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail
                                                                                                                                        Mail No More, with Paula Danziger.
                                        Gale Galligan                                                                                   Ann lives in upstate New York.

                                        Praise for The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels:                                                Gabriela Epstein graduated from the
Price: $12.99
                                                                                                    New Baby-Sitters                    Rhode Island School of Design with a
Pub date: February 2, 2021              "Crisp and spot on." -- Booklist                                                                degree in illustration, and has
                                                                                                     Little Sister and                  worked as a character designer for
ISBN: 9781338304572                     "Unique and original." -- Voice of Youth Advocates                                              TV animation. When she isn’t making
                                                                                                     original novels                    comics, she enjoys yo-yoing, listening
Format: Paperback (HC also available)                                                                                                   to spooky podcasts, and watching
                                                                                                      also available!                   historical documentaries. She lives
Page Count: 176                                                                                                                         in Austin, Texas. Visit her online at
Age Range: 8-12                                                                                                                         gre-art.com.

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THE DARK SECRET (WINGS OF FIRE GRAPHIC NOVEL #4)
                                                       Tui T. Sutherland, illustrated by Mike Holmes
                                        The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the fourth          About the Author
                                        graphic novel adaptation!
                                                                                                                                           Tui T. Sutherland is the author of the
                                        In the shadows, trouble is brewing…                                                                New York Times and USA Today
                                                                                                                                           bestselling Wings of Fire series, the
                                                                                                                                           Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet Trouble
                                        When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-        series, as well as a contributing author
                                        held NightWing secrets -- what magical powers they really have, who they're allied with in the     to the bestselling Spirit Animals and
                                        war, and where they've been living all this time.                                                  Seekers series (as part of the Erin
                                                                                                                                           Hunter team). In 2009, she was a two-
                                        But the truth about Starflight's tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the     day champion on Jeopardy! She lives in
                                        NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, but they've imprisoned several innocent                Massachusetts with her wonderful
                                        RainWings there, too. Stranded and alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends.        husband, two awesome sons, and two
                                        But the fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight      very patient dogs. To learn more about
                                        will have to find a way to be brave… before it's too late.                                         Tui's books, visit her online at
                                                                                                                                           tuibooks.com.

                                        Praise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1):                                 Mike Holmes has drawn for the comics
                                                                                                                                           series Bravest Warriors and Adventure
                                        "Dazzling; a must-read for any dragon fan." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review                      Time and is the creator of the art project
Price: $12.99
                                                                                                                                           Mikenesses. His books include Secret
Pub date: January 1, 2020               "Fans of the series will be drawn to this visual representation of their favorite characters, as   Coders (written by Gene Luen Yang),
                                        will those who enjoy epic, animal-based fantasies." -- School Library Journal                      Animal Crackers: Circus Mayhem
ISBN: 9781338344219                                                                                                                        (written by Scott Christian Sava), and
                                                                                                                                           the True Story collection. He and his
Format: Paperback (HC also available)                                                                                                      wife, Meredith, live in Philadelphia with
                                                                                                                                           their son, Oscar, Heidi the dog, and Ella
Page Count: 224                                                                                                                            the cat.

Age Range: 8-12
Rights: World
Scholastic US Highlights - January - June 2021
Board Books and Early
      Learners
      January – June 2021
DOG BREATH: A BOARD BOOK
                                                                   Dav Pilkey
                            From Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and            About the Author
                            Captain Underpants series, comes Dog Breath -- now available as a board book!                    When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was
                                                                                                                             diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav
                            Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is    was so disruptive in class that his
                                                                                                                             teachers made him sit out in the hallway
                            so smelly, Hally's pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to       every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and
                            keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take her for a    make up stories. He spent his time in the
                                                                                                                             hallway creating his own original comic
                            breathtaking view, a movie that would leave her breathless, and a ride on a roller coaster       books—the very first adventures of Dog
                            that would make her lose her breath, but Hally's putrid panting persists! Only a miracle         Man and Captain Underpants. In college,
                            could save her now!                                                                              Dav met a teacher who encouraged him
                                                                                                                             to illustrate and write. He won a national
                                                                                                                             competition in 1986 and the prize was
                            This fan-favorite read-aloud is now available as a board book for the first time! At last, the   the publication of his first book, World
                                                                                                                             War Won. He made many other books
                            very youngest readers can enjoy Dav Pilkey's hysterical story.                                   before being awarded the 1998 California
                                                                                                                             Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath,
                                                                                                                             which was published in 1994, and in
                                                                                                                             1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The
                            Praise for Dog Breath:                                                                           Paperboy. The Adventures of Super
                                                                                                                             Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the
                                                                                                                             first complete graphic novel spin-off from
                            "Guaranteed to ward off smellancholy." -- Publishers Weekly                                      the Captain Underpants series and
                                                                                                                             appeared at #6 on the USA Today
                            "One hilarious pun after another." -- The Horn Book                                              bestseller list for all books, both adult and
Price: $8.99                                                                                                                 children’s, and was also a New York
                                                                                                                             Times bestseller. It was followed by The
                            "Charmingly told and illustrated." -- TV Guide Parents' Guide                                    Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu
Pub date: January 1, 2021                                                                                                    Cavemen from the Future and Super
                                                                                                                             Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty
ISBN: 9781338702446                                                                                                          Snatchers, both USA Today bestsellers.
                                                                                                                             The unconventional style of these graphic
                                                                                                                             novels is intended to encourage
Format: Board Book                                                                                                           uninhibited creativity in kids. His stories
                                                                                                                             are semi-autobiographical and explore
Page Count: 32                                                                                                               universal themes that celebrate
                                                                                                                             friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of
                                                                                                                             the good-hearted. Dav loves to kayak in
Age Range: 2-4                                                                                                               the Pacific Northwest with his wife.
Rights: World
THE WONKY DONKEY: A BOARD BOOK
                                                         Craig Smith, illustrated by Katz Cowley
                                      This hysterical read-aloud and viral hit is now available as a board book!                    About the Author
                                      With over two million copies sold in the United States alone, readers are in love with this   Craig Smith is the recipient of the
                                      spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey! The              2008 APRA Children's Song of the
                                      international blockbuster by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley is now available as a board          Year for The Wonky Donkey. When not
                                      book, allowing the very youngest children to join in the fun.                                 writing, Craig works as a musician and
                                                                                                                                    entertainer. Visit him at
                                                                                                                                    craigsmith.co.nz.
                                      Praise for The Dinky Donkey:

                                      "Should be packaged with an oxygen supply, as it will incontestably elicit uncontrollable     Katz Cowley is an illustrator and
                                      gales of giggles." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review                                          teacher who leads workshops in
                                                                                                                                    drawing, creative journaling, and self-
                                                                                                                                    expression.
                                      Rights: United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
                                      Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany,
                                      Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Malta,
                                      Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago,
                                      Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam
Price: $8.99
Pub date: January 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781338712858
Format: Board Book
Page Count: 24
Age Range: 0-3
Rights: Limited – see center column
YOU ARE MY SPARKLY MERMAID
                                                                 Joyce Wan
                          A magical ode to believing in yourself and shining bright -- with a dazzling mermaid twist --   About the Author
                          from bestselling creator Joyce Wan.
                                                                                                                          Joyce Wan runs her own stationery
                          Wild and free in the big blue sea.                                                              and gift business, Wanart, which sells
                          Day and night, baby shine bright!                                                               products in thousands of boutiques,
                                                                                                                          museum shops, and gift stores
                          Get ready to make some waves with this magical mermaid board book, complete with a              worldwide. She is also the author and
                          sparkly glitter cover! Dive under the sea to meet a delightful array of mermaids and other      illustrator of many children's books,
                          underwater friends, from jellyfish to dolphins, with an encouraging message of love, joy,       including You Are My Cupcake, We
                          and confidence along the way. Snuggle up with your own little mermaid and remind them:          Belong Together, Are You My
                          "Baby, shine bright!"                                                                           Mommy?, You Are My Magical
                                                                                                                          Unicorn, and Peek-a-Boo Farm. Joyce
                          A wondrous celebration of the sparkly magic in every child from today's preeminent board        lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, but
                          and picture book creator!                                                                       you can visit her at wanart.com

Price: $6.99
Pub date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781338681390
Format: Board Book
Page Count: 14
Age Range: 2-4
Rights: World
EARLY LEARNERS

Price: $9.99                   Price: $9.99                Price: $8.99
Pub date: January 1, 2021      Pub date: January 1, 2021   Pub date: January 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781338715927            ISBN: 9781338716511         ISBN: 9781338715910
Format: Novelty Book           Format: Novelty Book        Format: Novelty Book
Page Count: 14                 Page Count: 12              Page Count: 10
Age Range: 0-3                 Age Range: 0-3              Age Range: 0-3
Rights: World excluding UK     Rights: World               Rights: World excluding UK
EARLY LEARNERS

Price: $9.99                 Price: $14.99                Price: $14.99
Pub date: February 2, 2021   Pub date: February 2, 2021   Pub date: February 2, 2021
ISBN: 9781338743654          ISBN: 9781338743661          ISBN: 9781338743647
Format: Novelty Book         Format: Novelty Book         Format: Board Book
Page Count: 14               Page Count: TBD              Page Count: TBD
Age Range: 0-3               Age Range: 0-3               Age Range: 0-3
Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World
EARLY LEARNERS

Price: $9.99                Price: $6.99                Price: $12.99             Price: $12.99

Pub date: January 1, 2021   Pub date: January 1, 2021   Pub date: April 6, 2021   Pub date: April 6, 2021

ISBN: 9781338715934         ISBN: 9781338716528         ISBN: 9781338715590       ISBN: 9781338715606

Format: Paperback           Format: Paperback           Format: Paperback         Format: Paperback

Page Count: 56              Page Count: 80              Page Count: 240           Page Count: 240

Age Range: 4-6              Age Range: 7-10             Age Range: 6-8            Age Range: 6-8

Rights: World               Rights: World               Rights: World             Rights: World
EARLY LEARNERS

                                                        CLICK HERE TO WATCH A
                                                        VIDEO ABOUT THE EARLY
                                                            LEARNERS LINE!

Price: $3.99                    Price: $3.99
Pub date: May 4, 2021           Pub date: May 4, 2021
ISBN: 9781338744859             ISBN: 9781338744866
Format: Multiple Copy Pack      Format: Paperback
Page Count: TBD                 Page Count: TBD
Age Range: 3-5                  Age Range: 4-6
Rights: World                   Rights: World
Early Readers
  January – June 2021
ACORN

Price: $4.99                 Price: $4.99                 Price: $4.99                 Price: $4.99                 Price: $4.99
Pub date: January 1, 2021    Pub date: January 5, 2021    Pub date: March 2, 2021      Pub date: May 4, 2021        Pub date: May 18, 2021
ISBN: 9781338596557          ISBN: 9781338615449          ISBN: 9781338627725          ISBN: 9781338677119          ISBN: 9781338561722
Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also
available)                   available)                   available)                   available)                   available)
Page Count: 64               Page Count: 64               Page Count: 64               Page Count: 48               Page Count: 48
Age Range: 4-7               Age Range: 4-7               Age Range: 4-7               Age Range: 4-7               Age Range: 4-7
Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World
BRANCHES

Price: $5.99                 Price: $5.99                 Price: $5.99                 Price: $5.99
Pub date: January 5, 2021    Pub date: February 2, 2021   Pub date: February 2, 2021   Pub date: March 2, 2021
ISBN: 9781338627817          ISBN: 9781338530124          ISBN: 9781338298796          ISBN: 9781338635454
Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also
available)                   available)                   available)                   available)
Page Count: 96               Page Count: 80               Page Count: 80               Page Count: 96
Age Range: 6-8               Age Range: 6-8               Age Range: 6-8               Age Range: 6-8
Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World
BRANCHES

Price: $5.99                 Price: $5.99                 Price: $5.99
Pub date: April 6, 2021      Pub date: May 18, 2021       Pub date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781338568998          ISBN: 9781338627848          ISBN: 9781338582970
Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also   Format: Paperback (HC also
available)                   available)                   available)
Page Count: 80               Page Count: 96               Page Count: 80
Age Range: 6-8               Age Range: 6-8               Age Range: 6-8
Rights: World                Rights: World                Rights: World
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January – June 2021
KAREN’S WORST DAY (BABY-SITTERS LITTLE SISTER
                              GRAPHIC NOVEL #3)
                                                         Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Katy Farina
                                        Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's   About the Author
                                        little stepsister!
                                                                                                                                         Ann M. Martin is the creator of The
                                        Karen is having a terrible day. Her favorite jeans are missing, there's no prize in the          Baby-sitters Club, which has more
                                        Crunch-O cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat won't play with her. She even gets punished             than 180 million books in print,
                                        and sent to her room!                                                                            making it one of the most popular
                                                                                                                                         series in the history of publishing.
                                        Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck       Her novels include A Corner of the
                                        just won't go away. Will this be the worst day ever?                                             Universe (a Newbery Honor Book),
                                                                                                                                         Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life,
                                                                                                                                         On Christmas Eve, and the Main
                                        Praise for Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel #1):                          Street and Family Tree series, as well
                                                                                                                                         as the much-loved collaborations
                                        "A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more        P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail
                                        time in Stoneybrook... Sure to bewitch fans new and old." -- Kirkus Reviews                      Mail No More, with Paula Danziger.
                                                                                                                                         Ann lives in upstate New York.
                                        "The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast paced and
                                        relatable." -- School Library Journal
                                                                                                                                         Katy Farina is the creator of the New
Price: $10.99
                                        "Katy's work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big             York Times bestselling graphic novel
Pub date: January 1, 2021               laughs, and tender family moments blows me away." -- Gale Galligan                               adaptation of Karen's Witch by Ann
                                                                                                                                         M. Martin. She has painted
ISBN: 9781338356182                                                                                                                      backgrounds for She-Ra and the
                                                                                                                                         Princesses of Power at DreamWorks
Format: Paperback (HC also available)                                                  New original novels                               TV and has also done work for
                                                                                      and BSC graphic novels                             BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, and Z2
Page Count: 144                                                                                                                          Comics. She lives in Los Angeles.
Age Range: 7-10                                                                           also available!                                Visit her online at katyfarina.com.

Rights: World
BANANA FOX AND THE SECRET SOUR SOCIETY
                                                                         James Kochalka
                                        From Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka comes an uproariously funny new       About the Author
                                        series. Banana Fox is on the case!
                                                                                                                                  James Kochalka is one of the most
                                        The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the   unique and prolific cartoonists
                                        deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it's worse than he thought! The Secret Sour    working in America today. His comics
                                        Society is back, and they're mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his         have been published internationally,
                                        sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?             and he's developed animated
                                                                                                                                  cartoons for Nickelodeon. Among his
                                                                                                                                  best known work is the Johnny Boo
                                                                                                                                  series, for which he won an Eisner
                                                                                                                                  Award in 2019. In 2011, James
                                                                                                                                  became the first official Cartoonist
                                                                                                                                  Laureate of the state of Vermont,
                                                                                                                                  where he lives with his wife, Amy,
                                                                                                                                  their two sons, and their cats.

Price: $7.99
Pub date: January 5, 2021
ISBN: 9781338660487
Format: Paperback (HC also available)
Page Count: 80
Age Range: 7-10
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THE TWISTED ONES (FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S
                                   GRAPHIC NOVEL #2)
                                        Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, illustrated by Claudia Aguirre
                                        Freddy is back--with a twist--in this sinister graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling YA   About the Author
                                        novel Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones!
                                                                                                                                        Scott Cawthon is the author of the
                                        It's been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and Charlie is just       bestselling video game series Five
                                        trying to move on. Even with the excitement of a new school and a fresh start, she's still      Nights at Freddy's, and while he is a
                                        haunted by nightmares of a masked murderer and four gruesome animatronic puppets.               game designer by trade, he is first
                                        Charlie thinks her ordeal is over, but when a series of bodies are discovered near her          and foremost a storyteller at heart.
                                        school bearing wounds that are disturbingly familiar she finds herself drawn back into the      He is a graduate of The Art Institute
                                        world of her father's frightening creations. Something twisted is hunting Charlie, and this     of Houston and lives in Texas with
                                        time if it finds her, it's not letting her go.                                                  his wife and four sons.

                                        With electrifying art from Eisner Award-nominated artist Claudia Aguirre, and even more         Kira Breed-Wrisley has been writing
                                        horror than ever before, fans won't want to miss this graphic novel adaptation straight         stories since she could first pick up a
                                        from the mind of Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon.                                 pen and has no intention of
                                                                                                                                        stopping. She is the author of seven
                                                                                                                                        plays for Central New York teen
                                                                                                                                        theater company The Media Unit,
                                                                                                                                        and has developed several books
                                                New FNAF novels                                                                         with Kevin Anderson & Associates.
Price: $12.99                                                                                   CLICK HERE TO                           She is a graduate of Cornell
Pub date: February 2, 2021                      and coloring book                               LEARN MORE                              University, and lives in Brooklyn, New
                                                                                                                                        York.
ISBN: 9781338204155                              also available!                                 ABOUT THE
                                                                                                                                        Claudia Aguirre is a GLAAD and
Format: Paperback (HC also available)                                                            AWAY FROM                              Eisner Award nominated artist and
Page Count: 192                                                                                KEYBOARD LINE!                           writer. She is co-founder of Boudika
                                                                                                                                        Comics. Her works include Hotel
Age Range: 12+                                                                                                                          Dare (Boom!Studios), Morning in
                                                                                                                                        America (Oni Press) and Lost on
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SLIME FOR DINNER (GERONIMO STILTON GRAPHIC NOVEL #2)
                                        Geronimo Stilton, illustrated by Tom Angleberger
                             This is Geronimo Stilton like you've never seen him before!                                    About the Author

                             Geronimo and his friends visit Creepella's castle for a dinner and a mystery!                  Geronimo Stilton is the publisher of
                                                                                                                            The Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's
                             This is all-new Geronimo Stilton as interpreted by author, artist, and longtime fan Tom        most famouse newspaper. In his
                             Angleberger. Tom is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling           spare time, Mr. Stilton enjoys
                             author.                                                                                        collecting antique cheese rinds,
                                                                                                                            playing golf, and telling stories to his
                                                                                                                            nephew Benjamin. He lives in New
                             Praise for The Sewer Rat Stink (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #1):                            Mouse City, Mouse Island. Visit
                                                                                                                            Geronimo online at
                             "Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids   www.scholastic.com/geronimostilton.
                             want to write and draw their own books!" -Dav Pilkey
                                                                                                                            Tom Angleberger is the author of the
                                                                                                                            New York Times, USA Today, and Wall
                                                                                                                            Street Journal bestselling Star Wars
                                                                                                                            Origami Yoda series, as well as
                                                                                                                            Marvel’s Rocket and Groot series. He
Price: $12.99
                                                                                     New Geronimo                           is also the author-illustrator of Fake
Pub date: February 2, 2021                                                                                                  Mustache and Horton Halfpott, both
                                                                                     Stilton original                       Edgar Award nominees, and the
ISBN: 9781338587357                                                                    novels also                          Qwikpick Papers series.

Format: Hardcover                                                                       available!
Page Count: 208
Age Range: 7-10
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FLYING LESSONS (OWLY #3)
                                                                              Andy Runton
                                        Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers,          About the Author
                                        and is a great introduction to graphic novels!
                                                                                                                                        Andy Runton is the award-winning
                                        Facing fears can be scary...                                                                    creator of Owly, which has earned him
                                                                                                                                        multiple awards, including the Eisner
                                        Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying          Award for Best Publication for a
                                        through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel       Younger Audience. The Owly books
                                        doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince       have been praised for their "charm,
                                        Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a    wisdom, and warmth" by Booklist, and
                                        tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will       WIRED.com said they are "one of the
                                        Shadow be able to do the same?                                                                  best comics for kids around. Period."
                                                                                                                                        Andy lives in the greater Atlanta area
                                        Praise for Owly: The Way Home:                                                                  where he works full-time as a writer
                                                                                                                                        and illustrator. Visit him online at
                                        "Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the            andyrunton.com.
                                        importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes... A simple but by no
                                        means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness." -- Kirkus Reviews

                                        "As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including
Price: $10.99
                                        young readers in search of warmhearted adventure." -- School Library Journal
Pub date: April 6, 2021
                                        "Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully
ISBN: 9781338300697                     expressive." -- Publishers Weekly
Format: Paperback (HC also available)   Praise for the Owly series:
Page Count: 144                         "Appeals to all ages... Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons
Age Range: 7-10                         of persistence, kindness, and loyalty." -- People

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                                        simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." -- Booklist
FORGE YOUR DRAGON WORLD: A WINGS OF FIRE
                             CREATIVE GUIDE
                                      Tui T. Sutherland, illustrated by Mike Holmes
                        Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight!                                             About the Author
                        The legend starts with you!                                                                        Tui T. Sutherland is the author of the
                                                                                                                           New York Times and USA Today
                        Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official   bestselling Wings of Fire series, the
                        Wings of Fire journal, you'll design awesome characters, imagine new adventures, and forge         Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet
                        YOUR fantasy world!                                                                                Trouble series, as well as a
                                                                                                                           contributing author to the bestselling
                        With examples from Wings of Fire graphic artist Mike Holmes, Tui T. Sutherland guides you          Spirit Animals and Seekers series (as
                        through the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series in a more interactive and           part of the Erin Hunter team). In
                        exciting way than ever before.                                                                     2009, she was a two-day champion
                                                                                                                           on Jeopardy! She lives in
                        Spread your wings with your very own graphic story creation!                                       Massachusetts with her wonderful
                                                                                                                           husband, two awesome sons, and
                                                                                                                           two very patient dogs. To learn more
                                                                                                                           about Tui's books, visit her online at
                                                                                                                           tuibooks.com.

Price: $12.99
                                                                                                                           Mike Holmes has drawn for the
Pub date: May 4, 2021                                                                                                      comics series Bravest Warriors and
                                                                                                                           Adventure Time and is the creator of
ISBN: 9781338634778                                                                                                        the art project Mikenesses. His
                                                                                                                           books include Secret Coders (written
Format: Hardcover                                                                                                          by Gene Luen Yang), Animal
                                                                                                                           Crackers: Circus Mayhem (written by
Page Count: 144
                                                                                                                           Scott Christian Sava), and the True
Age Range: 8-12                                                                                                            Story collection. He and his wife,
                                                                                                                           Meredith, live in Philadelphia with
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                                                                                                                           Ella the cat.
CLASS CLOWN FISH (SQUIDDING AROUND #2)
                                                                              Kevin Sherry
                                        This wonderfully silly young graphic novel about fin-tastic friends is perfect for fans of The   About the Author
                                        Bad Guys and Narwhal and Jelly!
                                                                                                                                         Kevin Sherry is the author and
                                        When a silly prank lands Squizzard in deep trouble, he comes down with a case of the             illustrator of many children's books,
                                        barnacle blues. Instead of going to the Coral Carnival with his friends, he'll have to do the    most notably The Yeti Files series
                                        swim-possible and turn Seaweed Elementary's junk-filled basement into an activity room for       and I'm the Biggest Thing in the
                                        after-school clubs. But there just may be hidden treasures to discover if Squizzard can stop     Ocean, which received starred
                                        all the funny business long enough to find them...                                               reviews and won an original artwork
                                                                                                                                         award from the Society of
                                        Graphix series are ideal books for even the youngest readers. With funny, simple text,           Illustrators. He's a man of many
                                        unforgettable characters, illustrations that support comprehension, and approachable story       interests: a chef, an avid cyclist and
                                        lengths, these books grow newly independent readers' confidence and turn them into               screen-printer, and a performer of
                                        lifelong book lovers!                                                                            hilarious puppet shows for kids and
                                                                                                                                         adults. Kevin lives in Baltimore,
                                                                                                                                         Maryland.

Price: $7.99
Pub date: May 18, 2021
ISBN: 9781338636703
Format: Paperback (HC also available)
Page Count: 96
Age Range: 7-10
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MILES MORALES: SHOCK WAVES
                                                       Justin A. Reynolds, illustrated by Pablo Leon
                                         An original middle-grade graphic novel starring Brooklyn's Spider-Man, Miles Morales, from    About the Author
                                         bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon!
                                                                                                                                       Justin A. Reynolds has always
                                         Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy        wanted to be a writer. Opposite of
                                         while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake   Always, his debut novel, was an
                                         strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a    Indies Introduce selection, a School
                                         fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student's father goes missing, Miles     Library Journal Best Book, has been
                                         begins to make connections between the disappearance and a giant corporation sponsoring       translated in seventeen languages,
                                         Miles' fundraiser. Who is behind the disappearance, and how does that relate to Spider-       and is being developed for film with
                                         Man?                                                                                          Paramount Players. He hangs out in
                                                                                                                                       northeast Ohio with his family and
                                         A true middle grade graphic novel starring one of Marvel's most popular characters,           likes it, and is probably somewhere,
                                         bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of Always) and Eisner award-nominated         right now, dancing terribly. His
                                         artist Pablo Leon (Refugees) create a riveting story that will connect with new and well-     second novel, Early Departures will
                                         versed comics readers alike.                                                                  publish September 2020. You can
                                                                                                                                       find him at justinareynolds.com.

Price: $12.99                                                                                                                          Pablo Leon is an artist and designer
                                                                                                                                       whose clients include Warner
Pub date: June 1, 2021                                                                                                                 Brothers Animation, OddBot Inc,
                                                                                                                                       Puny Entertainment, Bento Box
ISBN: 9781338648034                                                                                                                    Entertainment, and more. His
                                                                                                                                       original comic story The Journey,
Format: Paperback (HC also available)
                                                                                                                                       about the true accounts of people
Page Count: 128                                                                                                                        migrating from Latin America to the
                                                                                                                                       US, was a 2019 Eisner Award
Age Range: 8-12                                                                                                                        nominee. He lives in Los Angeles,
                                                                                                                                       California.
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Popular Series and
Brand New Fiction
     January – June 2021
MY VERY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD
                                               Malcom Mitchell, illustrated by Michael Robertson
                                     From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new            About the Author
                                     story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!
                                                                                                                                      Malcolm Mitchell is the rookie who
                                     Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading,        helped the New England Patriots win
                                     he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in       Super Bowl LI. He's also the founder
                                     the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.                             of an initiative called Read with
                                                                                                                                      Malcolm, which introduces book
                                     What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?         ownership to students, and works to
                                                                                                                                      improve literacy in schools.
                                     Malcolm Mitchell, bestselling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary          Malcolm's Share the Magic
                                     triumph to deliver another hilarious and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities.   Foundation promotes the benefits of
                                     Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every             reading to kids in underserved
                                     story has the potential to become a favorite.                                                    communities. As the New England
                                                                                                                                      Patriots Summer Reading
                                     Praise for The Magician's Hat:                                                                   Ambassador, he encourages
                                                                                                                                      summer reading. He lives in Atlanta,
                                     "Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well as on the field." -- Kirkus       Georgia.
                                     Reviews
                                                                                                                                      Born and raised in northern Ohio,
Price: $17.99                                                                                                                         Michael Robertson graduated from
                                     "Malcolm Mitchell's mission is to inspire readers. The Magician's Hat will cast its spell on
Pub date: January 1, 2021            you!" -- Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series                      Bowling Green State University with a
                                                                                                                                      degree in painting. He spent 10
ISBN: 9781338225327                  "Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading." -- Dav Pilkey,            years as a toy designer and
                                     bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series                                 character developer, before trying his
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket                                                                                                    hand at illustration. His work has
                                                                                                                                      appeared on many children's
Page Count: 32                                                                                                                        products, greeting cards, books, toys,
                                                                                                                                      and magazines, and has received
Age Range: 4-8
                                                                                                                                      multiple recognitions from the
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THE DANGEROUS GIFT (WINGS OF FIRE, BOOK 14)
                                                              Tui T. Sutherland
                          The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues!                                               About the Author

                          In the newest installment of the Wings of Fire series, tensions are higher than ever as we        Tui T. Sutherland is the author of the
                          prepare for a fight for the survival of dragonkind!                                               New York Times and USA Today
                                                                                                                            bestselling Wings of Fire series, the
                                                                                                                            Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet
                          Praise for The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, Book Two):                                               Trouble series, as well as a
                                                                                                                            contributing author to the bestselling
                                                                                                                            Spirit Animals and Seekers series (as
                          "[A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into." -- School Library
                                                                                                                            part of the Erin Hunter team). In
                          Journal                                                                                           2009, she was a two-day champion
                                                                                                                            on Jeopardy! She lives in
                                                                                                                            Massachusetts with her wonderful
                          Praise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, Book One):                                       husband, two awesome sons, and
                                                                                                                            two very patient dogs. To learn more
                          "Dramatic battle scenes, double-crosses, and one seriously deranged queen makes Wings             about Tui's books, visit her online at
                          of Fire a series that should have broad appeal for middle-grade fantasy fans." -- Booklist        tuibooks.com.

Price: $16.99             "Fast-paced and detailed, this first installment in a new adventure series is entertaining." --
                          Kirkus Reviews
Pub date: March 2, 2021
ISBN: 9781338214543       "Readers of all ages will be enchanted by the humanistic storyline and the page-turning
                          excitement." -- Library Media Connection
Format: Hardcover
                          "A thrilling new series for dragon-lovers." -- Austin Family
Page Count: 336
Age Range: 8-12
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MONSTER BLOOD IS BACK (GOOSEBUMPS SLAPPYWORLD #13)
                                                                   R.L. Stine
                          This is Slappy's world -- you only scream in it!                                               About the Author

                          Sascha Nelson and her best friend Nicole Miller love to cook! After school, they spend         R.L. Stine is the creator of the
                          their time concocting new dishes in the kitchen. So when their favorite TV show Kids Big       bestselling Goosebumps series,
                          Chef Food Fights comes to their school for a special competition, they're ecstatic! But with   which has more than 400 million
                          school cheaters Ashli and Diggs also in the show, things don't seem as fun anymore.            copies in print worldwide and
                          When Sascha and Nicole buy a mysterious can called Monster Blood is Back, they use it          celebrated 25 years in 2017.
                          to get back at Ashli and Diggs. But as the Monster Blood grows and grows, can the two          Goosebumps is one of the
                          get the slime under control or will it swallow up the competition?                             bestselling children's series of all-
                                                                                                                         time and inspired a popular
                                                                                                                         television show, as well as a feature
                                                                                                                         film starring Jack Black that opened
                                                                                                                         at #1 at the box office. His other
                                                                                                                         popular children's books include the
                                                                                                                         series Fear Street, Mostly Ghostly,
                                                                                                                         The Nightmare Room, and Rotten
                                                                                                                         School, and his first picture book,
                                                                                                                         with Marc Brown, The Little Shop of
                                                                                                                         Monsters. R.L. Stine lives in New
Price: $6.99
                                                                                                                         York City. You can connect with him
Pub date: March 2, 2021                                                                                                  on Twitter at @RL_Stine or Facebook:
                                                                                                                         facebook.com/rlstine. For more
ISBN: 9781338355796                                                                                                      information, visit rlstine.com and
                                                                                                                         www.scholastic.com/goosebumps.
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 160
Age Range: 8-12
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HIGH FIVE! (CATWAD #5)
                                                               Jim Benton
                          Catwad, Blurmp, Pigmichael, and more of Jim Benton's hilarious comic creations return in     About the Author
                          this roaringly funny fifth graphic novel!
                                                                                                                       Jim Benton is an award-winning
                          In this poignant and emotionally wrenching tale, famous curmudgeon Catwad faces loss,        author and artist. You may know
                          fear, and struggles with his own mortality when his best friend Blurmp receives news of...   some of the other things he's made,
                          wait, who are we kidding? This isn't a melodrama -- it's another laugh-out-loud Catwad       like It's Happy Bunny, Dear Dumb
                          from Jim Benton!                                                                             Diary, Franny K. Stein, Victor Shmud,
                                                                                                                       and more. He's created a TV series,
                          Catwad and Blurmp are back with more ridiculous fun that will have readers high-fiving       written books, and produced a
                          each other with joy. This volume sees the big blue grump and his slow but lovable friend     movie, and he always did everything
                          go on a vacation, get sent back to school, enter a spelling bee, and more! If you love       his parents told him to do. Pretty
                          laughing (and who doesn't??), this book is for you!                                          much. Jim lives in Michigan with his
                                                                                                                       wife and kids and can be found
                                                                                                                       online at jimbenton.com.
                          Praise for Catwad: It's Me (Catwad #1):

                          "Throughout, humorous prose and bright illustrations by Benton (the Dear, Dumb Diary
                          series) add to the amusement for each tale... younger readers in particular are sure to
                          enjoy Catwad and Blurmp's friendship." -- Publishers Weekly
Price: $8.99
Pub date: April 6, 2021   "The full-color comics show the two wildly expressive cats on plain or patterned
                          backgrounds, Catwad with a perpetual frown and Blurmp with a vapid grin... preteens will
ISBN: 9781338682229       be onboard immediately and asking for the next volume at the close of this short
                          collection." -- Kirkus Reviews
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 128
Age Range: 8-12
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THE DRAGON PRINCE: BOOK TWO: SKY
                                                Aaron Ehasz, Melanie McGanney Ehasz
                              This second canon novel expands on the events of Season 2 of the epic, Emmy award-           About the Author
                              winning Netflix fantasy TV show, The Dragon Prince.
                                                                                                                           Aaron Ehasz grew up in Baltimore,
                              Rayla, Callum, and Ezran have their work cut out for them now that they have to take care    Maryland. He went to Harvard
                              of Zym, the newly hatched Dragon Prince. Things get even more complicated when               University, where he was president of
                              Claudia and Soren finally track down the wayward princes, forcing Callum to pick a side --   the Harvard Lampoon and
                              should he trust Rayla or his old friends? All the while the High Mage Lord Viren plots and   concentrated in philosophy, with the
                              schemes, gaining shadowy new allies.                                                         obvious goal of one day making
                                                                                                                           cartoons and video games. Aaron
                              The trio races toward Xadia with the threat of a war between the humans and the dragons      was the head writer of the beloved
                              looming large. But as fiery battles erupt and hidden truths come to light, friendships are   series Avatar: The Last Airbender
                              tested, plans are set into motion, and tough choices must be made.                           and is a co-creator of The Dragon
                                                                                                                           Prince.
                              Written by Aaron Ehasz (co-creator of The Dragon Prince and head writer of Avatar: The
                              Last Airbender) and Melanie McGanney Ehasz, this second canon novel based on the
                              Netflix original series finally gives fans the full story.                                   Melanie McGanney Ehasz grew up in
                                                                                                                           New York City surrounded by books
                                                                                                                           and tall buildings. She went to Emory
                              Praise for The Dragon Prince on Netflix:                                                     University for college and then
Price: $8.99
                                                                                                                           Fordham University, where she
Pub date: April 6, 2021       "The Dragon Prince offers viewers a rich and suggestive world that's teeming with            earned a master's degree in English
                              possibilities about what might be happening beyond the frame." -- The Verge                  literature. Melanie lives with her
ISBN: 9781338666403                                                                                                        family in Santa Monica, California,
                              "The Dragon Prince Is a Fantasy Knockout." -- Phoenix New Times                              surrounded by books and palm
Format: Paperback                                                                                                          trees.
                              "Season 3... only pushes the story further and deeper while expanding the world ever
Page Count: 256               wider, and solidifying The Dragon Prince as one of the great animated fantasies of our
Age Range: 10+                time." -- Forbes

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FURIOUS THING
                                                                                 Jenny Downham
                                        Shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards                                                                         About the Author
                                        Named as one of the best books of 2019 by the Sunday Times, Financial Times and Irish                         Jenny Downham is a critically
                                        Times.                                                                                                        acclaimed, international bestseller.
                                        From the critically acclaimed author of Before I Die comes a remarkably affecting story of a girl who         Her debut novel, Before I Die, was
                                        burns with anger for reasons she can't understand, and the power and risk that comes with making              shortlisted for numerous awards in
                                        noise. Fans of E. Lockhart, Jennifer Niven, and Gayle Foreman will find their own fury in this exceptional    the UK, including the Guardian
                                        novel for our times.                                                                                          Award and the Lancashire Children's
                                        Lexi's angry. And it's getting worse. If only she could stop losing her temper and behave herself, her        Book of the Year, was nominated for
                                        stepfather would accept her, her mom would love her like she used to, and her stepbrother would               the Carnegie Medal and the
                                        declare his crushing desire to spend the rest of his life with her. She wants these things so badly, she's    Booktrust Teenage Prize, and won
                                        determined to swallow her anger and make her family proud. But pushing fury down doesn't make it              the Branford Boase Award. Before I
                                        disappear. Instead, it simmers below the surface waiting to erupt… And there'll be fireworks when it
                                        does.                                                                                                         Die was turned into a movie called
                                                                                                                                                      Now is Good starring Dakota Fanning
                                        From the bestselling and award-winning author of Before I Die, You Against Me, and Unbecoming comes           in 2012. Her most recent novel,
                                        a remarkably affecting story that explores the myriad of ways a girl's sense of self can be whittled away,    Unbecoming, garnered four starred
                                        and what might happen when she fights back.                                                                   reviews and was an Entertainment
                                                                                                                                                      Weekly Must List pick. Jenny lives in
Price: $12.99                           Praise for Furious Thing:                                                                                     London with her two sons.

Pub date: May 4, 2021                   "A painfully enthralling, fiercely feminist account of emotional abuse and appropriate rage." - The
                                        Guardian
ISBN: 9781338540666
                                        "Piercingly well-observed." - Financial Times
Format: Paperback
                                        "A wise, gripping and skilfully told story... It gives permission to rage when fury is warranted." - Sunday
Page Count: 384                         Times
Age Range: 12+                          "One of the best YAs I have EVER READ. Full of feminist righteousness, this is a book I wish I had read
                                        when I was 16." - The Bookseller
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information                             "It shows how we all have the power to protect ourselves, to stand together, to stand for what's right if
                                        we embrace our anger and fury, and refuse to let despair and sadness win." - Happiful Magazine
KAWAII CUTIES: SCRATCH MAGIC
                                            Becky Herrick, illustrated by Jannie Ho
                          Scratch off adorable patterns and glitter to reveal hidden Kawaii animals, characters, and   About the Author
                          more! Includes 1 wooden stylus and over 20 pages to scratch off!

                          This amazing activity book is chock FULL of adorable art! Scratch off patterns to reveal     Jannie Ho studied illustration at
                          what the Kawaii Cuties are having at a picnic, complete mazes to help them get home          Parsons School of Design in NYC, and
                          safely, draw your own Chibi characters, and a whole lot more!                                was a designer at Nickelodeon,
                                                                                                                       Scholastic, and associate art director
                          This fun and interactive Scratch Magic book comes with a wooden stylus. Includes tons of     at TIME Magazine for Kids before
                          fun activities and drawing prompts and 20 bonus notebook pages at the end. This book         becoming a full-time illustrator. She
                          provides hours of fun and is the perfect gift for any Kawaii fan!                            lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can
                                                                                                                       visit her at www.chickengirldesign.com.

Price: $12.99
Pub date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781338733938
Format: Novelty Book
Page Count: 64
Age Range: 5-7
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                                 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S
                                                         Scott Cawthon

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                                 Pub date: January 5, 2021      Pub date: March 2, 2021   Pub date: May 4, 2021
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                                 ISBN: 9781338741186            ISBN: 9781338703917       ISBN: 9781338739985     New FNAF
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                                 Page Count: 96                 Page Count: 224           Page Count: 224         novel also
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     Age Range: 12+
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GERONIMO STILTON

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ISBN: 9781338687125                ISBN: 9781338687170              ISBN: 9781338687071              Stilton graphic
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Page Count: 320                    Page Count: 128                  Page Count: 176                     available!
Age Range: 7-10                    Age Range: 7-10                  Age Range: 7-10

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THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB
                                                 Ann M. Martin

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                     Pub date: January 5, 2021                   Pub date: February 2, 2021

                     ISBN: 9781338684971                         ISBN: 9781338685015

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                     Page Count: 160                             Page Count: 160

                     Age Range: 8-12                             Age Range: 8-12

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SCHOLASTIC GOLD

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Pub date: May 4, 2021              Pub date: May 4, 2021   Pub date: May 4, 2021   Pub date: May 4, 2021
ISBN: 9781338118513                ISBN: 9780545709514     ISBN: 9781338236453     ISBN: 9780545156677
Format: Paperback                  Format: Paperback                               Format: Paperback
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Page Count: 320
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Age Range: 8-12
                                   Age Range: 8-12         Age Range: 8-12         Age Range: 8-12
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Nonfiction
 January – June 2021
FLY GUY PRESENTS: WEIRD ANIMALS!
                                                                           Tedd Arnold
                                   Fly Guy is buzzing to learn all about the world's weirdest animals!                               About the Author

                                   While on a field trip to the zoo, Buzz and Fly Guy discover the world is filled with weird and    Tedd Arnold is the bestselling author
                                   unusual animals! From blobfish to naked mole rats, there's plenty for the best friends to         and illustrator of the Fly Guy series,
                                   explore.                                                                                          Green Wilma, Parts, and other
                                                                                                                                     popular picture books. He is also the
                                   Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in   illustrator of Detective Blue. He has
                                   the next book in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations       received Theodor Seuss Geisel
                                   and engaging photographs throughout. And the front cover features eye-catching                    Honors for Hi! Fly Guy and I Spy Fly
                                   holographic foil!                                                                                 Guy! Tedd lives with his wife, Carol, in
                                                                                                                                     Florida.

                                   Praise for Fly Guy Presents: Castles:

                                   "This nonfiction series entry with its holographic foil cover is fun and informative for Arnold
                                   fans." -- Booklist

                                   Praise for Fly Guy Presents: Weather:
Price: $4.99
                                   "The humor and fun will spark curiosity in students needing a bit more jazz in their
Pub date: February 2, 2021         nonfiction... A worthy introduction to weather for lower elementary students." -- School
                                   Library Journal
ISBN: 9781338681772
                                   Praise for Fly Guy Presents: Bats:
Format: Paperback (HC reinforced
library binding also available)    "Sure to fly off library shelves." -- School Library Journal
Page Count: 128                    Praise for Fly Guy Presents: Sharks:
Age Range: 5-7
                                   "A first-rate sharkfest." -- Kirkus Reviews
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SUNSHINE
                                                                        Jarrett J. Krosoczka
                                        From the award-winning creator of Hey, Kiddo comes a graphic novel memoir about                About the Author
                                        embracing life while helping kids who are in the fight of their lives.
                                                                                                                                       Jarrett J. Krosoczka is a New York
                                        When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students      Times bestselling author, a two-time
                                        to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going in, Jarrett was    winner of the Children's Choice Book
                                        worried: Wouldn’t it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle?          Award for the Third to Fourth Grade
                                        Wouldn’t it be grim?                                                                           Book of the Year, an Eisner award
                                                                                                                                       nominee, and the author and/or
                                        But instead of the shadow of death, Jarrett found something else at Camp Sunshine: the         illustrator of more than 30 books for
                                        hope and determination that gets people through the most troubled of times. Not only was       young readers. His critically
                                        he subject to some of the usual rituals that come with being a camp counselor (wilderness      acclaimed graphic novel memoir
                                        challenges, spooky campfire stories, an extremely stinky mascot costume), but he also got a    "Hey, Kiddo" was a National Book
                                        chance to meet some extraordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances. He learned          Award Finalist. His work includes
                                        about the captivity of illness, for sure . . . but he also learned about the freedom a safe    several picture books, select
                                        space can bring.                                                                               volumes of Star Wars: Jedi Academy,
                                                                                                                                       the Lunch Lady graphic novels, and
                                        Now, in his follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo, Jarrett brings readers   the Platypus Police Squad novel
                                        back to Camp Sunshine so we can meet the campers and fellow counselors who changed             series. Jarrett has given two TED
                                        the course of his life.                                                                        Talks, both of which have been
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                                                                                                                                       curated to the main page of TED.com
Pub date: May 18, 2021                                                                                                                 and have collectively accrued more
                                                                                                                                       than two million views online. He is
ISBN: 9781338356311                                                                                                                    also the host of The Book Report
                                                                                                                                       with JJK on SiriusXM's Kids Place
Format: Paperback (HC also available)                                                                                                  Live, a weekly segment celebrating
Page Count: 224                                                                                                                        books, authors, and reading. Jarrett
                                                                                                                                       lives in Western Massachusetts with
Age Range: 12+                                                                                                                         his wife and children, and their pugs,
                                                                                                                                       Ralph and Frank.
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