New Titles

Wish I was a baller

Shah, Amar (Screenwriter),


Booklist, August 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, August 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Escaping peril : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle - or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying - and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to ... and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the eighth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.
Date Published:2025

Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle - or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying - and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to ... and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the eighth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

Date Published:2025

Tales from a not-so-bratty little sister

Russell, Rachel Renée,


"Ages 9-13"--Back cover. "It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick... which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Ages 9-13"--Back cover. "It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick... which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Dork diaries 15 : tales from a not-so-posh paris adventure

Russell, Rachel Renée,


"Will Nikki Maxwell and her friends make it to Paris in this next installment of the blockbuster Dork Diaries series?"--
Date Published:2023

Tales from a not-so-friendly frenemy

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2016 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, In book 11 of the series, Nikki Maxwell navigates new challenges as she takes part in a Student Exchange to attend another school, competes to win a trip to Paris, deals with mean drama queens Tiffany and Mackenzie at her exchange school, and tries to save the school's science club.
Date Published:2016

Some 2016 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, In book 11 of the series, Nikki Maxwell navigates new challenges as she takes part in a Student Exchange to attend another school, competes to win a trip to Paris, deals with mean drama queens Tiffany and Mackenzie at her exchange school, and tries to save the school's science club.

Date Published:2016

Tales from a not-so-secret crush catastrophe

Russell, Rachel Renée,


As Nikki plans how she's going to spend her summer, things get more complicated after she starts hanging out with a visiting student.
Date Published:2017

Tales from a not-so-happy birthday

Russell, Rachel Renée,


"Nikki and her BFF's Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There's just one problem--Nikki's mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki's ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2018

"Nikki and her BFF's Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There's just one problem--Nikki's mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki's ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2018

Tales from a not-so-best friend forever

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an awesome summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. But she has a total meltdown when she learns that MacKenzie is her new roommate! Will Nikki survive her dream tour as it quickly goes from awesome to awful?
Date Published:2019

Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an awesome summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. But she has a total meltdown when she learns that MacKenzie is her new roommate! Will Nikki survive her dream tour as it quickly goes from awesome to awful?

Date Published:2019

Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All

Russell, Rachel Renée,


2012 Aladdin Edition includes unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When Miss Know-It-All's inbox overflows with pleas for guidance, Nikki Maxwell, the school newspaper advice columnist, turns to her best friends for help.
Date Published:2012

2012 Aladdin Edition includes unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When Miss Know-It-All's inbox overflows with pleas for guidance, Nikki Maxwell, the school newspaper advice columnist, turns to her best friends for help.

Date Published:2012

Tales from a not-so-happily ever after

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2014 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Rene e Russell. A bump on the head suffered during gym class causes middle school drama queen Nikki Maxwell to have a crazy dream where all of her acquaintances assume the roles of familiar fairy tale characters.
Date Published:2014

Tales from a not-so-glam TV star

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2014 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Nikki is in the spotlight. A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki and her friends go?
Date Published:2014

Some 2014 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Nikki is in the spotlight. A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki and her friends go?

Date Published:2014

Tales from a not-so-dorky drama queen

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2015 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, "Springtime brings crazy adventures to Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon"--OCLC.
Date Published:2015

Tales from a not-so-perfect pet sitter

Russell, Rachel Renèe,


Some 2015 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Rene e Russell. "Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and one mean girl out for revenge, Mackenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it's Nikki--but not without some ... challenges along the way!"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2015

Some 2015 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Rene e Russell. "Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and one mean girl out for revenge, Mackenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it's Nikki--but not without some ... challenges along the way!"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2015

Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.
Date Published:2012

Some 2012 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.

Date Published:2012

Tales from a not-so-talented pop star

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When scholarship student Nikki Maxwell, whose father is the school exterminator, decides to enter the talent show at her expensive private school, her nemesis MacKenzie threatens to reveal Nikki's status to the rest of the school.
Date Published:2011

Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some 2011 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. When scholarship student Nikki Maxwell, whose father is the school exterminator, decides to enter the talent show at her expensive private school, her nemesis MacKenzie threatens to reveal Nikki's status to the rest of the school.

Date Published:2011

Tales from a not-so-fabulous life

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some printings include unpaged excerpt of "Tales from a not-so-popular party girl" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some printings include unpaged sneak peek at "The misadventures of Max Crumbly, locker hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Fourteen-year-old Nikki Maxwell writes and sketches in her diary about her struggle to be popular at her exclusive new private school, and about giving up on being part of the elite group, before figuring out a way to simply be herself.
Date Published:2010

Some printings include unpaged excerpt of "Tales from a not-so-popular party girl" / Rachel Renée Russell. Some printings include unpaged sneak peek at "The misadventures of Max Crumbly, locker hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Fourteen-year-old Nikki Maxwell writes and sketches in her diary about her struggle to be popular at her exclusive new private school, and about giving up on being part of the elite group, before figuring out a way to simply be herself.

Date Published:2010

The super side-quest test

Flintham, Thomas,


"This time Super Rabbit Boy will need the power of the Super Wand to defeat the evil King Viking--but first he must go on a seemingly endless series of quests before he can obtain the wand and save the day"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Squished

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Kirkus Starred. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Starred, February2023. Publishers Weekly, January2023. "Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room--her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Kirkus Starred. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Starred, February2023. Publishers Weekly, January2023. "Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room--her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Speechless

Steinke, Aron Nels,


Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Her former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?
Date Published:2025

Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Her former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

Date Published:2025

Speak up, Santiago! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel

Anta, Julio,


Booklist, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, December 2024. School Library Journal, March 2025. "NYC kid Santiago heads upstate to stay with his grandmother for the summer"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025