New Graphic Novels & Manga

Almost sunset

Algarmi, Wahab,


"Ages 8-12"--Front dust jacket of trade. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover of paerback. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just . . . not mention it. As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month--faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 8-12"--Front dust jacket of trade. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover of paerback. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just . . . not mention it. As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month--faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Aphmau : searching for home /

Aphmau,


"Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school--thanks, Stacy--she's not sure anyone will come to her birthday party. Thankfully, the super cute and mysterious Aaron comes through and brings the party with him. But after Stacy sprinkles the cake with magic, Aphmau's birthday wishes don't only come true, they come to life! Soon Aphmau and her friends find that the world has become just like Aphmau's video games! Will they be able to turn everything back to normal? Or will Stacy's evil plan reign supreme?" -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school--thanks, Stacy--she's not sure anyone will come to her birthday party. Thankfully, the super cute and mysterious Aaron comes through and brings the party with him. But after Stacy sprinkles the cake with magic, Aphmau's birthday wishes don't only come true, they come to life! Soon Aphmau and her friends find that the world has become just like Aphmau's video games! Will they be able to turn everything back to normal? Or will Stacy's evil plan reign supreme?" -- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Ash's cabin

Wang, Jen, 1984-,


School Library Journal starred, July 2024. Booklist starred, June 2024. Pub Weekly, May 2024. Kirkus Starred, June 2024. "Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting for him to come back . . .or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life. But making the wilds your home isn't easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . .can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?" --Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

School Library Journal starred, July 2024. Booklist starred, June 2024. Pub Weekly, May 2024. Kirkus Starred, June 2024. "Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting for him to come back . . .or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life. But making the wilds your home isn't easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . .can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?" --Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

The Baby-sitters Club : Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter.

Crenshaw, Ellen T.,


Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi Ramsey, pet-sitter / Ann M. Martin. "With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2025

Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi Ramsey, pet-sitter / Ann M. Martin. "With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2025

The Baby-sitters Club : Mallory and the trouble with twins.

Nopra, Arley,


Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. "Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money. The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats. Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. "Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money. The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats. Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!"--OCLC.

Date Published:2025

Batter royale

Adams, Leisl,


School Library Journal, March 2022. Booklist, May 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2022. Kirkus Review, May 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, June 2022. "In this . . . graphic novel, a talented young chef is selected to participate in a baking reality show and finds herself mixed up in spicy competition, bitter rivalry, and sweet romance"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Besties

Miller, Kayla,


"Based on the Click series, created by Kayla Miller"--Title page verso. "Ages 8-12"--Jacket flap. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover of paperback. "Twelve-year-old best friends Trent and Sawyer accidently kick off a class-wide prank war in their middle school as they compete to win an online video challenge"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Besties.

Miller, Kayla,


"From the world of Click"--Hardcover dust jacket/paperback cover. Best friends Beth and Chanda are excited to embark on a four-day cruise. However, Beth is worried about missing time with her older sister who is going off to college. Chanda tries everything to distract Beth but nothing helps, and the friends must navigate the emotions they both are feeling as they deal with big changes in their lives.
Date Published:2025

"From the world of Click"--Hardcover dust jacket/paperback cover. Best friends Beth and Chanda are excited to embark on a four-day cruise. However, Beth is worried about missing time with her older sister who is going off to college. Chanda tries everything to distract Beth but nothing helps, and the friends must navigate the emotions they both are feeling as they deal with big changes in their lives.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "As they entered the second half of the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan match, Isagi, Rin, and Barou each vied to be the first to reach a flow state. The ensuing clash of egos kicked up the level of play and brought them even with the U-20 Japan team. Now, with the clock winding down and everything on the line, Bachira emerges as Isagi's final puzzle piece. Can they stave off the U-20 counterattack and claw their way to victory?!"--Back cover.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "As they entered the second half of the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan match, Isagi, Rin, and Barou each vied to be the first to reach a flow state. The ensuing clash of egos kicked up the level of play and brought them even with the U-20 Japan team. Now, with the clock winding down and everything on the line, Bachira emerges as Isagi's final puzzle piece. Can they stave off the U-20 counterattack and claw their way to victory?!"--Back cover.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Aglow with victory from their game against the U-20 Japan team, Blue Lock Eleven head to Shibuya for some rest and relaxation. That downtime is short-lived, unfortunately--Ego surprises them all when revealing Phase Two: the strikers are given the chance to train with Europe's professional U-20 players.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Aglow with victory from their game against the U-20 Japan team, Blue Lock Eleven head to Shibuya for some rest and relaxation. That downtime is short-lived, unfortunately--Ego surprises them all when revealing Phase Two: the strikers are given the chance to train with Europe's professional U-20 players.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi loses to Michael Kaiser in training and is forced to sit on the bench for the team's first match against FC Barcha. However, Isagi vows to analyze the match and compete with Bachira and Kunigami. But when Noel Noa enters the match, an epic clash ensues that might even draw in Isagi.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi loses to Michael Kaiser in training and is forced to sit on the bench for the team's first match against FC Barcha. However, Isagi vows to analyze the match and compete with Bachira and Kunigami. But when Noel Noa enters the match, an epic clash ensues that might even draw in Isagi.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi, a striker candidate in the Blue Lock program, faces a crucial contest as Manshine City’s early lead collapses and contenders scramble to regain momentum. Rival scorers Kaiser and Kunigami overturn the match’s balance, prompting tactical shifts, high-risk plays, and psychological pressure among the squad. The result will determine who advances toward national selection and who is eliminated from the hunt for Japan’s top striker.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi, a striker candidate in the Blue Lock program, faces a crucial contest as Manshine City’s early lead collapses and contenders scramble to regain momentum. Rival scorers Kaiser and Kunigami overturn the match’s balance, prompting tactical shifts, high-risk plays, and psychological pressure among the squad. The result will determine who advances toward national selection and who is eliminated from the hunt for Japan’s top striker.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Chris Prince's shot on goal was stopped by Isagi and it energizes Isagi for a counterattack, however his teammate Yukimiya steals the ball from him before he has a chance to score. Yukimiya is desperate to score because he is rapidly losing his eyesight and this might be the end of his playing career, so one final push leads him to victory.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Chris Prince's shot on goal was stopped by Isagi and it energizes Isagi for a counterattack, however his teammate Yukimiya steals the ball from him before he has a chance to score. Yukimiya is desperate to score because he is rapidly losing his eyesight and this might be the end of his playing career, so one final push leads him to victory.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. In the Blue Lock colosseum's latest gauntlet, strikers from across Japan compete under a harsh regime designed to forge an unstoppable forward. After Bastard München's narrow win with Isagi's assist, rankings shift and the Italian "King" Barou's Ubers top the standings, setting up a brutal confrontation in which Isagi must deploy his evolving "100 percent meta vision" against a rival determined to remain undefeated.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. In the Blue Lock colosseum's latest gauntlet, strikers from across Japan compete under a harsh regime designed to forge an unstoppable forward. After Bastard München's narrow win with Isagi's assist, rankings shift and the Italian "King" Barou's Ubers top the standings, setting up a brutal confrontation in which Isagi must deploy his evolving "100 percent meta vision" against a rival determined to remain undefeated.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi finally scores a goal in the Neo-Egoist League with his lefty direct shot. Italy's master, Snuffy, strikes back but Barou doesn't agree with his philosophy of soccer as work. Meanwhile, Niko, Kaiser, and Aiku team up against Isagi.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku. Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku"--Copyright page. Isagi finally scores a goal in the Neo-Egoist League with his lefty direct shot. Italy's master, Snuffy, strikes back but Barou doesn't agree with his philosophy of soccer as work. Meanwhile, Niko, Kaiser, and Aiku team up against Isagi.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "Isagi was riding high after scoring against Ubers, but then Kaiser sent an explosive shot crashing against the net. With Isagi and Kaiser now tied on goals and Bastard München up two to one against Ubers, Germany's and Italy's masters decide to join the fray. Snuffy deploys his players with the precision of a seasoned tactician, and Bastard München soon begins to buckle under Ubers' counterattack. Can Isagi find someone to be their 'sacrificial pawn' and stop Italy's advance?"--Back cover.
Date Published:2026

Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "Isagi was riding high after scoring against Ubers, but then Kaiser sent an explosive shot crashing against the net. With Isagi and Kaiser now tied on goals and Bastard München up two to one against Ubers, Germany's and Italy's masters decide to join the fray. Snuffy deploys his players with the precision of a seasoned tactician, and Bastard München soon begins to buckle under Ubers' counterattack. Can Isagi find someone to be their 'sacrificial pawn' and stop Italy's advance?"--Back cover.

Date Published:2026

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, 'King' Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more . . . "--Back cover.
Date Published:2026

Translation of: Buru rokku. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Rated: Older teen 16+"--Back cover. "After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, 'King' Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more . . . "--Back cover.

Date Published:2026

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 1. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 1"--Copyright page. Booklist, Second-year high school student Reo Mikage is determined to prove himself by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup, but he needs something special to make that happen. He finds what he's looking for in notorious slacker Seishiro Nagi, and they soon discover that their opposite personalities are actually quite compatible. Reo forms a team and they begin competing, but things get interesting when they are selected to compete against 300 other boys to become the best striker in Japan.
Date Published:2024

Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 1. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2022 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 1"--Copyright page. Booklist, Second-year high school student Reo Mikage is determined to prove himself by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup, but he needs something special to make that happen. He finds what he's looking for in notorious slacker Seishiro Nagi, and they soon discover that their opposite personalities are actually quite compatible. Reo forms a team and they begin competing, but things get interesting when they are selected to compete against 300 other boys to become the best striker in Japan.

Date Published:2024

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 2. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 2"--Copyright page. Reo and Nagi compete in a round-robin battle at the Blue Lock program to test their abilities and determine a winner who will receive a goal bonus.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 2. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 2"--Copyright page. Reo and Nagi compete in a round-robin battle at the Blue Lock program to test their abilities and determine a winner who will receive a goal bonus.

Date Published:2025

Blue Lock.

Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,


Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 3. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 3"--Copyright page. Team V with Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu rises through the ranks of the competition until they face Team Z and Yoichi Isagi. Isagi pushes himself so hard that Nagi questions his own passion for the sport.
Date Published:2025

Translation of: Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 3. Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2023 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Buruu rokku episode Nagi, volume 3"--Copyright page. Team V with Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu rises through the ranks of the competition until they face Team Z and Yoichi Isagi. Isagi pushes himself so hard that Nagi questions his own passion for the sport.

Date Published:2025