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  • Frizzy

    Introduction It’s not my cousin’s fault, but I’m super mad at her for having a quince. p. 1 Frizzy is an upcoming graphic novel written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra. Coming this year on October 18th, main character Marlene struggles with what having “good hair” means and learns with the help…

  • Belle of the Ball

    Introduction High-school senior and notorious wallflower Hawkins finally works up the courage to remove her mascot mask and ask out her longtime crush: Regina Moreno, head cheerleader, academic overachiever, and all-around popular girl. There’s only one teensy little problem: Regina is already dating Chloe Kitagawa, athletic all-star…and middling English student. Regina sees a perfectly self-serving opportunity here,…

  • I Hope / nipakosêyimon

    Introduction I hope that you and those you love know joy nipakosêyimon kiya êkwa kisâkihâkanak ka-kiskêyihtamêk miyawâtamowin p. 1 I Hope / nipakosêyimon is a new picture book by Monique Gray Smith with illustrations from Gabrielle Grimard. This edition is also translated into Plains Cree by Dolores Greyeyes Sand. This is an upcoming book, set…