Squire

From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner! 
Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program. 
It’s not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the “greater good” that Bayt-Sajji’s military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined. 
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.

Comics & Graphic Novels

Shammas, Nadia

Alfageeh, Sara

Manga

Quill Tree Books

From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner! 
Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program. 
It’s not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the “greater good” that Bayt-Sajji’s military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined. 
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.\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 7 Up—In a Middle Eastern fantasy setting, this is the story of a young Ornu girl growing up in the Bayt-Sajii Empire. Aiza and her family are forced to live in a community for the marginalized Ornu people, which provides them safety within the Empire but not much more. She dreams of leaving her small farming community to become a hero, and when an opportunity arises to join the army in hopes of becoming a squire (and eventually a knight, which would grant her citizenship), she is eager to serve the Empire. Yet almost immediately, she begins to question the history being taught to the new recruits: that the Empire is at war only because other nations refuse to return to the golden age, when all nations flourished as one. Over time, Aiza learns what it truly means to be a hero and the ways in which historical narratives are used to manipulate people. Alfageeh's artwork is stunning, with inspiration taken from Middle Eastern countries, specifically Turkey and Jordan. The recruits train in a place reminiscent of Petra, with buildings carved into red-toned cliffs, and Aiza and the majority of characters are depicted in various tones of brown skin and hair. Extensive author and artist notes on the process of creating the book are included. VERDICT An action-packed graphic novel in a beautifully depicted world, sure to inspire and engage young audiences.—Amanda Melilli

Kamala Khan takes off as Ms. Marvel in her very own action-packed Little Golden Book! &nbsp; When teenager Kamala Khan gains super-powers, she takes on the name Ms. Marvel after her favorite hero Captain Marvel. Now boys and girls ages 2 to 5 can join Ms. Marvel on her amazing adventures as they learn about her powers, her friends, and her foes! Little Golden Books are a great way to introduce kids to all the Super Heroes in the Marvel Universe.&nbsp; &nbsp; Looks for these other great Marvel Little Golden Books: Captain Marvel (Marvel) 9781524768706 The Threat of Thanos (Marvel Avengers) 9781524768560 Black Panther Little Golden Book (Marvel: Black Panther)9781524763886 Black Widow Little Golden Book (Marvel: Black Widow) 9780593122150 &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kamala Khan: Ms. Marvel Little Golden Book (Marvel Ms. Marvel)

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Golden Books

About the Author\nNADIA SHAMMAS is a Palestinian-American writer from Brooklyn, NY. She’s best known for being the co-creator of Squire with Sara Alfageeh, as well as being the creator of CORPUS: Comic Anthology of Bodily Ailments. Her work often focuses on identity, memory, and decolonizing genre tropes. When she’s not writing, she’s trying to perfect her cold brew recipe and win the love of her cats, Lilith and Dash.\nMARIE ENGER is a St. Louis-based creator who spends a lot of time listening to loud music in the dark and creating weird stuff. Along with reading Where Black Stars Rise, you can play their dark occult western TTRPG, Casket Land, read their bootleg-of-a-bootleg, Nosferatu!, or get in the eldritch zone with their super-sad comic, The Bones of This Place.\n"Where Black Stars Rise boldly pushes the limits of what a comic can do. ...It's a gorgeous work. I loved it." ―Trung Le Nguyen, author of The Magic Fish\nNadia Shammas and Marie Enger's Where Black Stars Rise is an eldritch horror graphic novel that explores mental illness and diaspora, set in modern-day Brooklyn.\nDr. Amal Robardin, a Lebanese immigrant and a therapist in training, finds herself out of her depth when her first client, Yasmin, a schizophrenic, is visited by a nightly malevolent presence that seems all too real.\nYasmin becomes obsessed with Robert Chambers’ classic horror story collection The King in Yellow. Messages she finds in the book lead Yasmin to disappear, seeking answers she can’t find in therapy.\nAmal attempts to retrace her patient’s last steps―and accidentally slips through dimensions, ending up in Carcosa, realm of the King in Yellow. Determined to find her way out, Amal enlists the help of a mysterious guide.\nCan Amal save Yasmin? Or are they both trapped forever?\n“Strange is the night where black stars rise, and strange moons circle through the skies. But stranger still is lost Carcosa...” ―From The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

Where Black Stars Rise

Enger, Marie

Graphic Novels

Tor Nightfire

Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin (Original Graphic Novel)

Product Description \nAn original middle-grade graphic novel starring breakout character (and New Jersey's own) Ms. Marvel!\nKamala Khan (a.k.a Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River ... and, you know, becoming a Super Hero. She's tired and just barely keeping control, BUT she's handling it. Totally. 
But when a mysterious robot tries to infiltrate Avengers Tower, it'll be up to Ms. Marvel to (again, literally) pull herself together, learn to ask for help, and fix the mess she's made before anyone gets hurt!\nReview \nPraise for Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin\n“Stretched Thin is a moving work for younger readers. The book’s action rarely bleeds from panel to panel, and the paneling itself mostly eschews grids to focus on fluid pacing . . . a wondrous book. -- The Av Club, “A” Review\nAbout the Author \nNabi H. Ali is a Tamil Muslim kidlit illustrator and visdev artist based in Orange County, California. He loves exploring art centered around the South Asian experience, both within the subcontinent and in the diaspora. During his spare time, Nabi enjoys cooking, painting, and being a history nut. 
 Nadia Shammas is an Arab-American comic writer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is the co-creator and author of 
SQUIRE, a Middle Eastern YA fantasy set to be releasedin Fall 2021. Her other notable projects include being the creator and curator of 
CORPUS: A Comic Anthology of Bodily Ailments, an anthology based around illness, disability, and healthcare experiences. When not writing, she's thinking about her great loves: girls with swords, her cat Lilith, and cold brew coffee.

Humor

Graphix

About the Author\nNabi H. Ali is a Tamil Muslim kidlit illustrator and visdev artist based in Orange County, California. He loves exploring art centered around the South Asian experience, both within the subcontinent and in the diaspora. During his spare time, Nabi enjoys cooking, painting, and being a history nut. 
Nadia Shammas is an Arab-American comic writer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her original graphic novel Squire won the 2022 Harvey Award for best Children's/YA book. Her other notable projects include being the creator and curator of CORPUS: A Comic Anthology of Bodily Ailments, an anthology based around illness, disability, and healthcare experiences. When not writing, she's thinking about her great loves: girls with swords, her cat Lilith, and cold brew coffee.\nAn original middle-grade graphic novel starring breakout character (and New Jersey's own) Ms. Marvel!\nKamala Khan (a.k.a. Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River . . . and, you know, becoming a Super Hero. She's tired and just barely keeping control, BUT she's handling it. Totally. 
But when a mysterious robot tries to infiltrate Avengers Tower, it'll be up to Ms. Marvel to (again, literally) pull herself together, learn to ask for help, and fix the mess she's made before anyone gets hurt!

Follow the adventures of best friends Good Luck Bear, Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Share Bear as they embark from their life in Care-A-Lot on a new adventure through the Silver Lining! Spinning out of the new Boomerang cartoon! Welcome to the Silver Lining, a mystical realm full of mirth and magic! The Care Bears, along with their pals the Whiffles, protect this realm from the negative influence of the mischievous Bluster and his Bad Crowd! With engaging, unique characters and an irreverent and heartwarming sense of humor, this new series is perfect for anyone looking for more magic in their lives!

Care Bears: Unlock The Magic

Erman, Matthew

IDW Publishing

Wonder Woman Black & Gold

In honor of Wonder Woman’s 80th anniversary, DC proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess—embellished in the color of her famous lasso!\nIn the tradition of Batman Black and White, Wonder Woman Black and Gold isa thrilling anthology celebrating the woman who inspires us all…and that’s the truth!\nKicking things off, John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana’s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana’s past failures coming back to haunt her. And that’s just the beginning, with this all-star anthology featuring unique stories by Mariko Tamaki, Tillie Walden, Jamie McKelvie, Marguerite Sauvage, and more!\nThis volume collects Wonder Woman Black and Gold #1-6.

Wonder Woman Black and Gold

Arcudi, John

Cloonan, Becky

Mendez, A.J.

Reeder, Amy

DC Comics

When Deathstroke assassinates Ra’s al Ghul, Talia al Ghul demands revenge and sends her League of Shadows to kill Deathstroke and Deathstroke Inc.!\nRa's al Ghul is dead, and Talia is out for revenge! Batman is on the case to find Deathstroke before Talia's elite killers do! But Batman starts to piece together that not everything is what it seems in Ra's's death…and knows whom he must interrogate to get answers…Talia herself! Can the two former lovers ever work together again?\nThis hardcover collects all the parts of the SHADOW WAR story from Batman #122-123; Robin #13-14; Deathstroke Inc. #8-9; Shadow War: Alpha #1; Shadow War: Omega #1; Shadow War Zone #1.

Batman Shadow War: Shadow War

Williamson, Joshua

Phillips, Stephanie

Brisson, Ed

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Squire

Squire

Kamala Khan: Ms. Marvel Little Golden Book (Marvel Ms. Marvel)

Where Black Stars Rise

Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin (Original Graphic Novel)

Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin (Original Graphic Novel)

Care Bears: Unlock The Magic

Wonder Woman Black and Gold

Batman Shadow War: Shadow War

Wonder Woman Black & Gold