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Front Desk is a solid story and great introduction to issues regarding immigration for young readers

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.

Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.

Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they’ve been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.

Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?

It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?

Story: Kelly Yang
Art: Fumio Obata

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My Name is Benny Vol. 1 has a few laughs… just a few

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Follow the adventures of quirky preteen Benny in this slice-of-life middle grade series from Webtoon that combines outlandish humor of Regular Show with the grounded setting and wacky characters of The Loud House for an irresistible reading experience.

Follow the adventures of precocious preteen tomboy Benny, who is never seen without their trusty gasmask (don’t ask), and her fellow latchkey kids as they discover increasingly creative ways to stave off boredom in their suburban neighborhood. From waging war on insect home invaders to going all out for Halloween, Benny is down for weirdo adventures all day every day. Told through a series of short comic stories illustrated using digital watercolors, My Name is Benny is equal parts hilarious, awesome, and fun!

by: Sokomin

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Mixed Signals is a fantastic graphic novel. Great for younger readers

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

In this funny, feel-good follow-up to Mixed Feelings, Sara struggles to find her place because she’s constantly caught between TWO spaces: childhood and adulthood, drama club and volleyball, friends and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Tryout, The New Girl: First Crush, and Pizza Face.
Getting thrown for a loop!

What is the best part of seventh grade?

A: The cutest boy in school messages you on AIM.
B: You’ve made the volleyball team and nailed your drama club audition.
C: Your parents recognize how responsible you are and treat you like an adult.
D: SIKE! None of this turns out the way you expect it to!

Seventh grade started out strong, but now Sara is struggling… Because of her volleyball schedule, she may not be cast in the play. And due to her commitment to drama club, she could be benched during the big game. To make matters worse, her crush only seems to talk to her when he needs help in math class. And to top it off, her parents pick and choose when to treat her like a kid or a grown-up.

Sara’s finding herself caught in a strange in-between space. Is she an actress or an athlete? A crush or a calculator? An adolescent or an adult? With so many mixed signals, will Sara ever be able to find her place?

In this feel-good follow-up to Mixed Feelings, being a teenage girl has never been so hilarious and harrowing at the same time!

Story: Sara Amini
Art: Shadia Amin
Color: George Williams

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splinter’s Dojo is a solid book for young TMNT fans

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Brett

Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! This hilarious original novel is filled with comics, mischief, and action starring The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Splinter’s Dojo takes the turtles to class at the most radical middle school around.

When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello — cause a city-wide blackout, their Master Splinter is at his wits’ end. These out-of-control turtles need structure, routine, discipline… somewhere that will hold them accountable. Where could that be? Middle school, of course! And what better place for a school for mutants than the sewers of New York, with a faculty and student body full of fan favorites from the world of TMNT? Can these Turtles get their act together and become true ninjas? And just what are Bebop and Rocksteady — henchmen of the Turtles’ archenemy Shredder — doing in class with the rest of their peers?

Told through a mix of comics panels, artifacts, and text, this highly illustrated novel from the author/illustrator team of Barb the Last Berzerker is sure to be a totally tubular hit with middle grade readers.

by: Dan & Jason

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Graphix has obtained exclusive rights to develop five of Osamu Tezuka’s properties!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Scholastic has announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children.

Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. is a Japanese mass multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” Tezuka is famously known for jumpstarting Japan’s modern comic and animation industries, producing over 700 stories, including some of his most popular series, Astro Boy, Princess Knight, Kimba the White Lion, and many more.

Scholastic partnered with Tezuka Productions, Co. Ltd. first in 2024 with the reimagining of Tezuka’s Unico series. Since the Unico Awakening series launched in August 2024, Graphix has released three volumes from acclaimed author, Samuel Sattin, and Eisner Award-winning Japanese artist duo, Gurihiru. The series has become a national bestseller and sold in more than 17 countries around the world. Unico Awakening will culminate with its eighth volume, completing the story arc left unfinished by Tezuka in his lifetime.

In a similar vein to Unico, Scholastic is partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. to reimagine five properties from Osamu Tezuka. These titles will include, Three Eyed One, Princess Knight, Triton of the Sea, Zero Men, and Atom Cat/Astro Cat. Author Samuel Sattin is tagged once again to spearhead the efforts to develop and reimage these series, working alongside Japanese artists.

Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1 is a solid debut that’s just a fun and inspiring read

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brett

Mizuki has never played a musical instrument. She’s never marched in time with a group (it’s harder than it looks!). And she’s never spent time on school activities when she could be studying. But after leaving behind her high-stress high school in Tokyo and moving to small-town Akita with her aunt, she’s looking for a fresh start. And when she crosses paths with Akira, a cute-but-grumpy trumpet player who introduces her to their school marching band, this may be just the chance she needs to take a leap and find herself.

Story: Hamachi Yamada
Art: Hamachi Yamada
Translation: Arthur Miura
Letterer: Barri Shrager

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Jeffrey Brown’s Hulk Teach : A Tale of 2 Teachers! is a solid second volume full of laughs

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brett

Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk, is a genius scientist and super hero whose rage-outs have led him to damage way too much public property — and get assigned to teaching middle school. After making it through winter break, Bruce arrives back at school to find he’ll have a partner in the classroom: Ben Grimm, AKA the Fantastic Four’s THE THING! The Thing’s low-key approach to rules and classwork couldn’t be further from Bruce’s. Can these two learn to work together? Or will Bruce’s Hulk-outs get them BOTH kicked out of the classroom?

This all-new middle grade graphic novel told with two-color artwork offers a laugh-out-loud take on middle school that’s not to be missed!

Story: Jeffrey Brown
Art: Jeffrey Brown

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Frostbite is solid horror that’s perfect for young teen readers. A good introduction to the genre

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brett

When it’s so cold, it bites!

Teen influencers Jen and Dante post wild videos of themselves doing extreme sports. But when they jump out of a helicopter to ski down a mountain, the stunt goes way wrong. Dante’s ankle gets slashed, and the helicopter crew — who were supposed to be waiting at the bottom of the mountain — are nowhere to be found. As the confused teens seek answers from some locals, they all find themselves flesh-to-fang, trapped in an isolated cabin surrounded by frost vampires!

Their only hope for survival is to make it to sunrise…

Story: Ian Boothby
Art: Pia Guerra

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Cat Loaf Adventures Volume 1 is very cute and younger readers will love reading the graphic novel

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brett

Meet Cat Loaf, the most wondrous talking, walking, sitting, hopping, loaf of bread you’ll ever meet!

Join feline friends Cat Loaf, Rye Loaf, and Tabby Loaf (Tabs for short) as they go on adventures in this WebToon original graphic novel, now in print for the very first time! Equal parts fun and funny, Cat Loaf Adventures Vol. 1 is stuffed full of epic excitement and wacky weirdness.

From thwarting the dastardly plans of the evil Lord Cinnabuns to befriending the elusive and skittish chocolate mousses, Cat Loaf is here to do it all and make a mess along the way!

Story: kat.ariyn
Art: kat.ariyn

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Unico Vol. 3 Lost is a fun read but packs in WAY too much to set up the next volume

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Brett

Unico’s friends race to save him from the evil goddess Venus!

Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico’s friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?

Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, Unico: Lost is the third volume in a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved manga by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the “God of Manga.” With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO AWAKENING is a brilliant series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

Created by: Osamu Tezuka
Story: Samuel Sattin
Art: Gurihiru

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