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20 essential games to study
by Joshua Bycer
"The purpose of this book is to look over the past 35 years of games to discuss titles whose design deserves to be studied by anyone with an interest in game design. While there are plenty of books that focus on the technical side of Game Development, there are few that study the nature of game design itself. Featuring a mix of console and PC offerings, I purposely left off some of the easy choices (Mario, Starcraft, Call of Duty, Overwatch) to focus on games that stood out thanks to their designs"
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Where's my stuff? : the ultimate teen organizing guide
by Samantha Moss
Offers tips for helping teens to become organized at school, at home, and while out, in a guide that shares step-by-step recommendations for decluttering, overcoming disorganized habits, and managing a schedule
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Eliza and Her Monsters
by Francesca Zappia
When the anonymous teen creator of a wildly popular webcomic is tempted by a school newcomer to pursue real-world relationships, everything she has worked so hard to build crumbles in the wake of their highly publicized romance.
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With the fire on high
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Navigating the challenges of finishing high school while caring for a daughter, talented cook Emoni Santiago struggles with a lack of time and money that complicate her dream of working in a professional kitchen. By the National Book Award-winning author of The Poet X.
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The first rule of punk
by Celia C. Pérez
When her first day at a new school is overshadowed by a clash with a queen bee and her dress code violating punk-rock clothes, 12-year-old Malú listens to her faraway dad's advice and resolves to be herself by pursuing the interests she loves and standing up to an anti-punk administration.
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I'll give you the sun
by Jandy Nelson
Jude and Noah are twins; both with incredible artistic talents. For Jude, sculpture is her forte, while Noah prefers to draw. These two used to be close until an earth-shattering event changes everything in this Printz Award winning book.
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The Nerdy Nummies cookbook : sweet treats for the geek in all of us
by Rosanna Pansino
A reference for bakers of all experience levels shares a variety of fun, photographed projects that draw their inspiration from video games, science fiction, math, comics and other nerdy things, including such recipes as Apple Pi Pie, the Chocolate Chip Smart Cookie, Volcano Cake, Dinosaur Fossil Cake, Moon Phase Macaroons and the Periodic Table of Cupcakes.
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Let's make ramen! : a comic book cookbook
by Hugh Amano
A comic book cookbook with accessible ramen recipes for the home cook, including simple weeknight bowls, weekend project stocks, homemade noodles, and an array of delicious accompaniments, with insights and tips from notable ramen luminaries.
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How to draw epic fantasy art
by Steve Beaumont
Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing such epic fantasy characters as a tribal warrior, a pirate, and a dragon.
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Manga mania : how to draw Japanese comics
by Christopher Hart
Explains how to draw manga style comics, discussing the difference between manga and Western styles, how to string a panel together, and how to draw characters, genres, robots, and poses.
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Shadowshaper
by Daniel José Older
When her summer plans are interrupted by creepy supernatural phenomena, Sierra and her artist friend uncover the work of a magic-wielding killer who believes Sierra's family is hiding a powerful secret.
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Five feet apart
by Rachael Lippincott
Will is a cartoon artist, and he used to dream of working for a newspaper, but no longer aspires to that anymore. After so many years of disappointment, he’s lost hope that he’s going to get better. Will uses his art as an outlet but more so, he uses his art to cope with a life of chronic pain and illness. Will’s art is part of what gets Stella to fall in love with him, and also part of how he begins to find hope again.
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