NCW Libraries

"From the ... creators of Measuring Up--author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi--comes a graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. [Meant] for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself"--

Twelve-year-old Tully's attempt to swim across Lake Tahoe after a heartbreaking loss and become the youngest person to complete the famous "Godfather" swim takes a dangerous turn, forcing her to choose between safety and a win that could change everything. Told in verse format.

"Dera suddenly arrives at the manor, as if to interrupt Yuru's somber thoughts about Asa's past. Though a tense debate about the twins unfolds, it's Yuru who has the last word: a brash declaration to all hostiles! As he leaves the Kagemoris behind for Dera's secret lair, however, a vicious pair of Daemons lies in wait. Right and Left must take on a primal evil to keep their master alive!"--

"The jig is up--Tsukiyono and Asaka discovered Himari and Mio's secret! Now that the twins have been found out, the two boys have their own confessions to make. But skies aren't clear for Himari just yet, as her fears still cloud her mind. Will she be able to overcome her trauma and reclaim her fun high school years?"--provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Isaiah grapples with the loss of his best friend as he strives to fit into a world that expects him to toughen up, which leads him on a exploration of identity and vulnerability.

"A puzzling mystery is afoot! Thankfully, Caper Cove's finest are on the case, but the investigation takes a turn for the strange when the town's resident evil genius, Brain Sturgeon, dives into a portal to the past. Fighting crime, dodging dinosaurs, and wrangling old West outlaws, these two best friends have gotten tangled up in a mystery fit for the ages. Will this dynamic duo be able to restore the past, present, and future--or will time as we...

Itan High is in danger! Proxy Chair Icho has accidentally placed the school on the chopping block, but the students still have one way to save their beloved institution study camp! There's another school at the camp, though, and their star pupil is someone special from Tadano's past. How will Komi handle the scholastic and romantic competition?!

"For Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby no question about Jews is off-limits. They go there. They cover Jews and money. Jews and power. Jews and privilege. Jews and white privilege. The Black and Jewish struggle. Emmanuel asks, Did Jews kill Jesus? To which Noa responds, "Why are Jewish people history's favorite scapegoat?" They unpack Judaism itself: Is it a religion, culture, a peoplehood, or a race? And: Are you antisemitic if you're anti-Zionist? The...

"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life ... The battle between Tanjiro, Giyu and Akaza continues....

What begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a time-traveling adventure, where Geronimo Stilton must travel to Khanbalik, or "The City of Khan" (modern day Beijing) in 13th Century China where he encounters Kublai Khan and Marco Polo. This time, Geronimo and friends must stop the Pirate Cats from corrupting Marco Polo's famous book "The Travels of Marco Polo," and changing history forever!