New Graphic Novels

Check, Please!: #Hockey is the first book of a hilarious and stirring two-volume coming-of-age story about hockey, bros, and trying to find yourself during the best four years of your life. -Summary

“Eric Bittle is heading into his junior year at Samwell University, and not only does he have new teammates―he has a brand new boyfriend! And on top of that, Bitty's time at Samwell is quickly coming to an end...It's two full hockey seasons packed with big wins and high stakes!.” -Amazon

“Lolo always thought she was just a regular teen dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad's business is in trouble; and her mother left long ago. But then Lolo's world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a case of mistaken identities. ” -WorldCat

A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. -Summary

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall ; illustrated by Lisa Sterle

"Becca moves to an upscale Silicon Valley suburb and is surprised when she develops a bond with girls who belong to the popular clique-and even more surprised when she learns their secrets." -WorldCat

"In this breathtaking and timely story, Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire." -Amazon

“Using dramatic comic book-style retellings and illustrated profiles of key figures, The Black Panther Party captures the major events, people, and actions of the party, as well as their cultural and political influence and enduring legacy.” -Amazon

“In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today."-- Publisher