NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors.\nOn May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists:\n• Olivie Blake provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine. 
• Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor trainer. 
• Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc. 
• Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma’s secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance. 
• Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok’s quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor. 
• Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.\nPlus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: 
Tom Angleberger, K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, Alyssa Wong\nTo celebrate the launch of this book, Penguin Random House and Disney/Lucasfilm will each make donations to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. In recognition of both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 worth of booksto First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars)

Literature & Fiction

Ahmed, Saladin

Anders, Charlie Jane

Blake, Olivie

Wilde, Fran

Chen, Mike

Kenney, Mary

United States

Random House Worlds

Discover the women behind the video games we love--the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and&nbsp;how they changed the industry forever.&nbsp; &nbsp; Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian Game to the blockbuster Uncharted games that defined the early 2000s. Women have been behind the writing, design, scores, and engines that power one of the most influential industries out there. In Gamer Girls, now you can explore the stories of 25 of those women. Bursting with bold artwork, easy-to-read profiles, and real-life stories of the women working on games like&nbsp;Centipede, Final Fantasy, Halo,&nbsp;and more, this dynamic illustrated book shows what a huge role women have played--and will continue to play--in the creation of video games. With additional sidebars about other influential women in the industry, as well as a glossary and additional resources page,&nbsp;Gamer Girls&nbsp;offers a look into the work and lives of influential pixel queens such as:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Roberta Williams&nbsp;(one of the creators of the adventure genre)</li> <li>Mabel Addis Mergardt&nbsp;(the first person to write a video game)</li> <li>Muriel Tramis&nbsp;(the French "knight" of video games)</li> <li>Keiko Erikawa&nbsp;(creator of the otome genre)</li> <li>Yoko Shimomura&nbsp;(composer for&nbsp;Street Fighter,&nbsp;Final Fantasy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kingdom Hearts)</li> <li>Rebecca Heineman&nbsp;(first national video game tournament champion)</li> <li>Danielle Bunten Berry (creator of M.U.L.E. and early advocate for multiplayer games)</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> Whether you're a gamer girl who plays video games, a gamer girl who makes video games, or a parent raising a gamer girl, this entertaining, inspiring book will have you itching to pick up a controller or create your own video games!

Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built the Video Game Industry

Children's Books

Running Press Kids

Season 10 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic begins here! Explore new worlds and go on new adventures with your favorite fillies in these graphic novels that continue the beloved animated series.\nTwilight's first act as ruler of Equestria is to recruit her friends to explore mysterious—and potentially dangerous—areas of the land. She sends Applejack, Zecora, Rockhoof, and Tempest to Zecora's home country and they learn exciting, surprising information about her. But sometimes friendship can be hard work, and that's what Zecora is discovering as she reunites with Marini, Dust Devil, Cactus Rose, Medley Brook, and Crystal. Plus, Snap Shutter and Mane Allgood are back in Ponyville and Scottaloo learns there is no right or wrong way to be a family.\nCollects issues #89-93 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 10, Vol. 1 (MLP Season 10)

Whitley, Jeremy

Science Fiction & Fantasy

IDW Publishing

Epic monster battles featuring some of Godzilla's fiercest rivals: Hedorah, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Battra! Each story is an all-out, knockdown Kaiju brawl. First, Godzilla and Hedorah smash their way through New York City while the search for the only scientist who can stop the chaos goes on in the streets below. Then, Mothra, the ancient and beautiful guardian of nature and humanity, is trapped in Lake Ikeda, but when one Kaiju awakens, Godzilla is close behind. &nbsp; When Mars invades Earth, Godzilla surfaces from Tokyo Bay and is pulled into battle with the flying saucers. Captured and taken by the Martians, Godzilla is forced to fight in a gladiatorial arena, where the King of the Monsters faces its biggest challenge yet: King Ghidorah. In the finale, at a quiet beachside town ravaged by constant sewage spillages and toxic waste dumps, something is stirring. Deep under the rolling hills that surround Hackney-on-Sea, Battra is awakening, driven by a single goal: to destroy mankind and save planet Earth. &nbsp; By an exciting mix of creators including Paul Allor, E.J. Su, Mary Kenney, SL Gallant, Adam Gorham, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono.

Godzilla Rivals: Round One

Comics & Graphic Novels

Allor, Paul

Knight, Rosie

Gorham, Adam

Manga

An exciting new adventure begins! Join the Mane Five as they explore a brand-new Equestria following the magical events of the hit Netflix movie! With magic returned to Equestria, the ponies are more united than ever--at least, until one of the Unity Crystals is stolen! Can Sunny, Izzy, Zipp, Pipp, and Hitch--plus trusty sidekick Cloudpuff--find the culprit before magic is gone for good? And where's Cloudpuff leading them, anyway? Is this...Canterlot?! Explore a new generation of magic and friendship, from writers Celeste Bronfman, Robin Easter, Casey Gilly, and Mary Kenney, with art by Amy Mebberson, Trish Forstner, and Abby Bulmer! Collects My Little Pony #1-5.

My Little Pony, Vol. 1: Big Horseshoes to Fill

Bronfman, Celeste

Easter, Robin

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