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Books for Kids and Tweens May 2025 |
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| The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloudMakayla, Howard, Lynda, and Art all have different ideas and talents, but they have a common goal: making comics. Together, they form the Cartoonists Club, and you can follow along as they figure out friendships and discover tips and tools for creating graphic novels. With relatable characters and inviting art, this graphic novel is exactly what you’d expect from fan-favorite Raina Telgemeier and comics expert Scott McCloud. (Ages 8-13.) |
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| Candle Island by Lauren WolkWhen 12-year-old Lucretia and her mom, both painters, arrive among the feuding residents of tiny Candle Island, Maine, they’re recovering from a big loss…and hiding a big secret. Vibrant descriptions and larger-than-life characters round out this offbeat story of family bonds, friendships, and creativity. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Show Us Who You Are
by Elle McNicoll
Starring: autistic wannabe-journalist Cora, who's grieving for her mom and frustrated by classmates who don't understand her.
What happens: Cora meets Adrien, who has ADHD and who makes her feel like she can just be herself. But Adrien's dad's company makes "digital immortality" technology, and Cora suspects it might be as sinister as it is groundbreaking.
Why you might like it: This own voices science fiction story will make you think about life, death, and what makes us who we are. (Ages 9-13.)
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| Drawing Deena by Hena KhanFrom her family’s money troubles to school stress, it seems like everything makes Pakistani American Deena feel so worried she gets sick. Could her art help her communicate when her words can't? This hopeful story will grab readers who like a deep dive into a character’s mind. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie RodriguezThirteen-year-old Bronx artist Steph has set her sights on going to a Manhattan art school, even though she knows her over-protective mom won’t approve. Packed with fun details from the year 2000, this slice-of-life graphic novel is inspired by creator Stephanie Rodriguez’s own experiences. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Timid by Jonathan ToddBased on the author's own life in the 1980s, this funny and sensitive graphic novel follows shy cartoonist Cecil as he struggles to both fit in and be himself at a new middle school where he's one of the few Black kids. For fans of: Jerry Craft's New Kid series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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