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• Detective Beans. Adventures in Cat Town

  Chen, Li, 1986-

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  Detective Beans is back and thank goodness for that! This collection of shorter comics that will crack up any kid who loves cats, whimsy, and crime solving. - Kady F. [Asian American and Pacific Islander, Humor]

• I'm a Dumbo Octopus!

  a Graphic Guide to Cephalopods

  Lambelet, Anne,

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  A science book with humor and cool creatures - what's not to like! - Kate C. [Science/Nature]

• Fresh Start

  Galligan, Gale,

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  I loved the themes of connection and persistence. Even when relationships get difficult, sticking around makes Ollie happier and stronger in the end. - Karen M. [Asian American and Pacific Islander, Immigrant Stories]

• The Snips

  a Bad Buzz Day

  Raúl the Third, 1976-

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  No hairtastrophes here! The world building and character design are so fun! Young superhero fans looking for something like Dog Man will relish the adventures of The Snips. - Kady F. [Fantasy, Humor]

• Flip

  Ukazu, Ngozi,

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  The plot is fantastic and the ending caught me off guard, which I enjoyed immensely. The story hit a little closer to home, I didn't expect to cry a little! Cheers to anyone who can love the world but to love yourself feels impossible. - Annie B…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dream on

  Hale, Shannon,

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  With similar themes to Hale's "Friends" series, I actually liked this better. The major conflict of friendship break-ups and reconciliations has a bit more room to grow untethered to Hale's actual history. Cassie's daydreams are amazingly drawn. -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oasis

  Guojing, 1983-

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  A little eerie but a hopeful story about found family. This is a great read-alike for fans of The Wild Robot. - Kate C. [SciFi]

• Speechless

  Steinke, Aron Nels,

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  I just loved following Mira's story of coming into her own as she starts middle school and struggles with selective mutism. Her wild creativity at home and anxiety at school make her a character to root for. - Kady F [Northwest/Local]

• The Cartoonists Club

  Telgemeier, Raina

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  Meet Makayla, Howard, Lynda, and Art, kids exploring comics as a narrative art form when two giants in the comics world team together to share the power of making your own comics to tell your story. - Dan J [DIY, Humor]

• A Song for You & I

  O'Neill, Kay (Cartoonist),

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  Since The Tea Dragon Society, O'Neill's graphic novels are cozy masterpieces, like reading a Miyazaki film—subtle and carefully handling difficult topics and emotions through masterful visuals. This one tackles personal callings and identity issues.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chickenpox

  Lai, Remy,

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  This captures the drama of sibling relationships so well. - Kate C. [Asian American, Humor]

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