A powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about three generations of mothers and daughters passing down and rebelling against standards of gender, race, beauty, size, and worth, for fans of Mariko Tamaki. Sixteen-year-old Roz is preoccupied with normal teenage stuff: navigating high school friendships, worrying about college, and figuring out what to wear to prom. When her estranged Por Por abruptly arrives for a seemingly indefinite visit, the already delicate relationship between Roz and her mother is upended. With three generations under one roof, conflicts inevitably arise and long suppressed family secrets rise to the surface. Told in alternating perspectives, Age 16 shifts seamlessly between time and place, exploring how this pivotal year in adolescence affects three women in the same family, from Guangdong in 1954 to Hong Kong in 1972, and Toronto in 2000. Award-winning creator of Living with Viola Rosena Fung pulls from her own family history in her YA debut to give us an emotional and poignant story about how every generation is affected by those that came before and affect those that come after.

Best Books of 2024 lists: NYPL, The Globe and Mail, Quill & Quire • Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024, Ms. magazine • Kids Indie Next Pick A powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about how mothers and daughters pass down—and rebel against—standards of size, gender, race, beauty, and worth. Guangdong, 1954 Sixteen-year-old Mei Laan longs for a future of freedom, and her beauty may be the key to getting it. Can an arranged marriage in Hong Kong be the answer to all her problems? Hong Kong, 1972 Sixteen-year-old Lydia wants nothing more than to dance and to gain approval from her mother, who is largely absent and sharply critical, especially about the way she looks. Maybe her way to happiness is starting over in Toronto? Toronto, 2000 Sixteen-year-old Roz is grappling with who she wants to be in the world. The only thing she is certain of is that if she were thinner, things would be better. How can she start living her life, instead of just photographing it? When Roz’s estranged por por abruptly arrives for a seemingly indefinite visit, three generations are now under one roof. Delicate relationships are suddenly upended, and long-suppressed family secrets begin to surface. Award-winning creator of Living With Viola Rosena Fung pulls from her own family history in her YA debut to give us an emotional and poignant story about how every generation is affected by those that came before, and affect those that come after. “Moving and emotional.” —Victoria Ying, Harvey Award–winning author of Hungry Ghost “ Crucial.” —Deb JJ Lee, creator of In Limbo “ Beautiful.” —Fiona Smyth, illustrator of Sex Is a Funny Word Content Warning: body image, disordered eating.

“unforgettable . . will shake middle grade readers to the core”—School Library Journal, starred review "Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah “Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it.”—Colleen Nelson, author and teacher Honest and funny, this award-winning graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school—and then there’s Viola. Viola is Livy’s anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola’s relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola’s days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola. Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier’s Guts with the wacky humor of Lumberjanes. Exuberant, colorful art brings Livy’s rich imaginative world—filled with everything from sentient dumplings to flying unicorns—to life on the page.

“unforgettable . . will shake middle grade readers to the core”—School Library Journal, starred review "Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah “Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it.”—Colleen Nelson, author and teacher Honest and funny, this award-winning graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school—and then there’s Viola. Viola is Livy’s anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola’s relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola’s days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola. Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier’s Guts with the wacky humor of Lumberjanes. Exuberant, colorful art brings Livy’s rich imaginative world—filled with everything from sentient dumplings to flying unicorns—to life on the page.

As Trump returns to the ballot in 2024, this collection of Doonesbury Sunday comics about the former (and possibly future) president will hit just ahead of one of the most significant election cycles in decades. “I want to be a dictator for one day.” – Trump Volume V of the Doonesbury Trump Quintet tracks the ever-metastasizing Big Lie, with Mark offering a month-by-month calendar to track the Former Guy’s burgeoning court dates. Unfortunately for the Trump Innocence Project, it turns out almost all the witnesses are former aides or allies. How did Dems manage to weaponize Trump's friends? While readers puzzle over that, they can also play a life-of-crime board game — Donald Trump's Spree. The only way to win, of course, is to cheat, but no problem — it’s been normalized. Fortunately, this volume also features the Doonesbury regulars, with Alex and Toggle raising three free-range kids and Mike happily wallowing in grandpahood. Mr. Covid retires, proud to know his wilier, more adaptive descendants will keep taking the fight to the unvaxxed. Joanie thinks Rick’s latest story is the best thing he's ever written: too bad it was actually authored by ChatGPT. Roland and Rascal, wading through Ukrainian snowdrifts, blunder into a Meta crack-up. Not even fantasy is making sense, but in Day One Dictator, G.B. Trudeau gives it his best shot yet. Garry Trudeau is in his 36th year of trying to make Donald Trump go away. Nothing’s worked.

A trio of misfit single socks journeys through the Sock-Verse, the magical land where socks go when they are lost in the wash. On their quest, our heroes will tumble upside down and inside out, meet a wild cast of whimsical lost soles, and face challenges that will push them to look beyond their cotton blend exteriors and discover the power of mix and match! This is the first in a new graphic novel series about the mystical Sock-Verse. Have you ever wondered where your lost socks go when they don't come out of the wash? Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle. He is magically transported into the vibrant and colorful Sock-Verse, where all lost soles go. Alone for the first time in his life, Freddy is ready to do anything to reunite with his sock-twin, Peter. After landing with a splat in Washingtown, Freddy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ruffles, a no-nonsense pink frilly sock, and Hanks, a fuzzy knee-high who loves the little things in life. When a hooded stranger hints of a mystical gatekeeper in the Sock-Verse who may know the secrets to travel back to the Foot-side—Freddy knows this is his best shot at finding Peter. The trio of misfits jump into action and embark on an epic quest in search of the elusive being! But the journey ahead won’t be easy. Along the way, they will come toe-to-toe with a dangerous gang of dyed socks who are heel-bent on bringing order and monotonous conformity to the Sock-Verse. As the trio work together to overcome obstacles and challenges, they will forge an enduring friendship and discover how wonderfully wacky and diverse the Sock-Verse really is. This colorful, hilarious, and heartwarming graphic novel will make you see all your single socks in a new light.

Meet The Moosicians—four ador-a-bull cows who share one dream: winning Amoorica's Next Big Thing. But there's trickery amuck. Will the other bands butcher their chances? Find out in this laugh-out-loud funny full-color graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco, Fry Guys, Dog Man, and InvestiGators. Hugh Oxley dreams of becoming a singer. But he's never left his farm. Daisy wants to shred on her guitar for big crowds. Tauro plays bass, and though he's a bull of few words, his notes can't be beat. Coco is a drummer. She's good. She's also INTENSE. Together, this ragtag crew is The Moosicians. They're hilarious, they're fun, and they're ready to ROCK. But can The Moosicians win the music competition, or are ALL of their dreams doomed? This laugh-out-loud graphic novel will have readers cheering for The Moosicians. Plus, there's a rat named Myrna. Wait, we didn't write that. Did Myrna . . Never mind. Hey, you there. Yeah you, reading this. Got any good trash that I can hide in? xoxo, Myrna the Rat

Return to The Valley, where magical creatures and adventures await! This captivating second installment in the graphic novel series sees Haru and Yama return with their friends to continue the quest toward The Beacon. Along the way, they face exciting new challenges—and uncover unexpected answers. New and familiar faces, from Blight’s relentless new hunter to the bothersome Void Fly, emerge in this much anticipated sequel while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With Joe Latham’s stunning full-color illustrations bringing vibrant life to every page, Haru Book 2: Summer is a beautiful tale of friendship, courage, and wonder, perfect for young readers ages 8-12 and fans of heartfelt fantasy.

The humdrum life of an aspiring food writer changes when he meets a famous celebrity chef. Equal parts funny and heartwarming, Hungry Heart, based on the hit webcomic, is an endearing queer rom-com that grapples with self-discovery, finding your voice, and the power of acceptance. Laurie, a plucky young food writer in his 20s, gets his big break interviewing heartthrob chef Oryan Adjei. Laurie has idolized Oryan since watching him rise to fame in the UK Kitchen Trials back when they were both teens. But Oryan's life is lonelier than it seems from the outside, and his career has taken a direction he isn't sure he wants to continue. Laurie seems to get Oryan in a way few others do. Their clumsy first meeting turns into a series of interviews that takes them on a food tour across London, from a coffee shop in a snow flurry to a hole-in-the-wall burger shack and Oryan's own kitchen. Despite their attempts to keep things professional, the two begin to bond over cheesesteaks, flat whites, and stolen hors d'oeuvres. As the pair find themselves in a pressure cooker of celebrity and personal struggles that threatens their chance at romance, will Oryan learn to trust himself and follow his heart? Perfect for foodies, aspiring writers, and fans of relatable coming-of-age rom-coms, Hungry Heart is a beautifully illustrated, full-color graphic novel that reminds us that all kinds of love are possible.

Featuring 18 months of daily Pearls Before Swine comic strips from 2021-2022, along with reflections and strip-by-strip commentary by award-winning cartoonist and USA TODAY bestselling author Stephan Pastis, this treasury is an open and shut case of absolute criminal hilarity. For over two decades Pearls Before Swine has been blowing the whistle on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. With a rap sheet including several hit book series, a film for Disney+, and incredible world travels, award-winning cartoonist Stephan Pastis continues to get caught red-handed making his audience laugh. Throughout this treasury, Pastis covers all his tracks with commentary on every comic strip, along with photos, behind-the-scenes insights on his creative process, and thoughtful reflections on the last few years. If you're a fan of Pearls Before Swine, keep your nose clean and stick it in this book instead.