Bounce Back: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan
Bounce Back: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan
By Misako Rocks!
Middle grade “friendship drama” graphic novel series
Macmillan/Feiwel and Friends, September 1, 2026; 240 pages
Series: Bounce Back
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Twin sisters Angie and Kiara are spending part of their summer break in Japan, visiting their friend Lilico’s family and meeting new friends. Despite Kiara’s worries about the long flight, and not knowing how to speak Japanese, the girls are excited to take such a big trip with Lilico and other friends from their basketball team, and experience Japanese culture—the sights, the food, the fashion!
Until…one of the twins gets lost in the middle of Kyoto. Now it’s a race across the city to bring every back together. Friendships old and new are put to the test, and the girls discover that teamwork happens off the basketball court, too.
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Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
- 2026: Nominated for Teen Readers’ Choice Awards for best Middle Grade
This book might appeal to fans of Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, the Babysitters Club graphic novel series, and the Berrybrook Middle School series by Svetlana Chmakova.
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Author Bio
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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Warriors: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three
Warriors: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three
By Gibson Twist
MG graphic novel
Harper Collins, June 30, 2026; 272 pages
Series: Warriors
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The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise).
The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons—but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.
But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan’s world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.
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Awards and Accolades
- hit #1 on NYT graphic novel list 2026
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Author Bio
Gibson Twist is a spicy bean from Atlantic Canada, currently living in St Louis, Missouri. His long-running 8-volume webcomic series Pictures of You received critical acclaim for its rich characters and honesty with sensitive subjects, reaching a diverse audience and continuing to make its cult following cry years after its conclusion. More recently, his graphic novel Queer Drunk Punk Romance, aimed at new adult audiences, has received glowing praise from queer and non-queer readers alike. He is currently working with his partner Rori on a graphic novel adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights for Andrews McMeel and History Comics: The Titanic for First Second Books, as well as other stories for gloomy teens of all ages and genders. Visit Gibson at www.giantkittenhead.com.
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Surprise
Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Surprise
By Shauna J. Grant
Middle grade graphic novel series about adolescence and coming of age
Scholastic/Scholastic Graphix, May 5, 2026; 128 pages
Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister
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Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starting role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all—the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.
Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!
Reviews
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Awards and Accolades
- 2026 New York Times Bestseller
- B&N Best Books May 2026
- 2026 USA Today bestseller
Part of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister / Baby-Sitters Club universe—an established, beloved children’s franchise with strong name recognition and existing fanbase.
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Author Bio
Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist and illustrator with the magical power to create cuteness. Born and raised in NYC during the boom of Japanese anime and manga, her artwork is heavily influenced by shoujo and magical girls, with a mix of Western cartoon flare. Adding diversity into the comic world is her biggest goal and she’s on a mission to create stories starring Black girls being the adorable heroines of their own tales. Visit Shauna at https://www.shaunadraws.com/.
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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets
How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets
By Misako Rocks!
Activity/how-to book of manga drawing techniques
Quarto, September 8, 2026; 80 pages
Series: Learn Manga With Misako
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Have you ever wanted to draw your pet or the pet you wish you had? Now you can! In this fun and interactive guide, award-winning manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists to draw their favorite furry and fantastic friends in kawaii manga style.
In How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets, Misako shows kids how to create their own irresistibly cute cats, dogs, bunnies, amphibians, and even magical pets like dragons and unicorn bunnies! With easy step-by-step lessons and QR codes linking to Misako’s video tutorials, young artists can follow along and draw right beside a real manga pro.
Reviews
“An easy-to-follow yet thorough guidebook for artists of all skill levels, this is sure to delight anyone who is a fan of cute manga animals and are looking to learn how to create their own.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
This book might appeal to fans of Make Art Kawaii by Ellen Philpott, illustrated by Ilaria Ranauro and Drawing Chibi Pets by Tessa Creative Art.
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Author Bio
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions
How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions
By Misako Rocks!
Activity/how-to book of manga drawing techniques
Quarto, February 3, 2026; 80 pages
Series: Learn Manga With Misako
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via Quarto
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Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions.
Perfect for aspiring artists, manga fans, and kids who love kawaii-style art, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting. Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.
Reviews
“With a cheery tone and lots of examples to reference, this is a great how-to book for budding manga artists.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
- 2025: Literarti Advertised Product
This book might appeal to fans of How to Draw Cute Stuff by Angela Nguyen and How to Draw Super Cute Things With Bobbie Goods by Bobbie Goods.
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Author Bio
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S.
Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S.
Written by Dan Jolley, illustrated by Russ Cox, packaged by Working Partners
Middle grade contemporary humor and adventure graphic novel
Andrews McMeel, January 7, 2025; 160 pages
Series: Mack Moon
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Mack Moon dreams of being the first kid in space—but his life blasts off when he discovers his three pets are actually undercover agents for P.E.T.S. (Planetary Enforcement, Tactics, and Stealth). Pickles the goofy Lab, Lady the tough cat, and The Fish the goldfish recruit Mack to help stop Barbara, an evil space ferret with big plans: conquer Earth… and eat pancakes.
With poop-slinging space monkeys, a TV news station run by dogs, and an epic pillow fight, this action-packed and hilarious graphic novel is the perfect recipe for adventure—almost as good as Mack’s dad’s ravioli. (Almost.)
Reviews
“Filled with comical, appealing art and slapstick humor, this book is sure to find its audience.”
Awards and Accolades
Perfect for fans of Galactic Hot Dogs by Max Brallier, The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier, The Moosicians by Steve Behling, Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke, Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick, and The Secret Life of Pets.
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Author Bio
Working Partners, founded in 1994, is a book packager that has created some of the most recognized series in children’s fiction. Globally their books have sold over 200 million copies in 40 languages, across more than 180 series. They have created series for leading publishers in China, France, Germany, Japan and, of course, the UK and the USA.
Some of their most recognized brands include the WARRIORS series by Erin Hunter, RAINBOW MAGIC by Daisy Meadows, and BEAST QUEST by Adam Blade.
Visit Working Partners at https://coolabi.com/books/.
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The Bumble Brothers: Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero!
The Bumble Brothers: Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero!
Written By Steve Metzger
Illustrated by Brian Schatell
Humorous middle grade graphic novel series
Newmark Learning/Reycraft, October 28, 2025; 96 pages
Series: The Bumble Brothers
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Get ready for another hilarious and wacky adventure with Walter and Christopher, the Bumble brothers, with Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero! Walter and Christopher, big fans of the Frabbit comic book series, race off to Pete’s Comic Book store to get the newest issue. But it’s not out yet! Pete reveals he has something even better – a copy of the first book in the Frabbit series, a collector’s item with a hefty price tag. The comic contains some surprising facts about their favorite superhero and the boys must have it! When their dad won’t give them the money, they decide to sell baseball caps. Will they earn enough money before Pete sells the comic book or will they miss out on their one chance? The clock is ticking…
Reviews
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Awards and Accolades
- JLG Gold Standard Selection from Junior Library Guild
Perfect for fans of funny graphic novels and highly illustrated chapter books like Roscoe Riley Rules by Katherine Applegate and Brian Biggs, The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, and InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green.
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Author Bio
Steve Metzger is the bestselling author of more than eighty children’s books, including The Way I Act (approved for classroom use by the California Department of Education), Detective Blue (IRA-CBC Children’s Choice List. SLJ starred review), and Pluto Visits Earth! (ABC Best Books for Children). His most recent books include The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!, The Bumble Brothers: The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse!, Thankful Animals, Thankful Me, and Turn Off Your Silly Phone!. Steve lives in New York City with his wife and daughter. Visit Steve at www.stevemetzgerbooks.com.
Illustrator Bio
Brian Schatell has illustrated fourteen books for children, some of which he has also written. For many years Brian has chaired the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature’s annual One-on-One Plus Conference. He has also taught children’s book illustration and writing at Parsons School of Design. His most recent books include The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!, The Bumble Brothers: The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse!, Owl Boy, Pup and Pop Play Ball and Two Crazy Pigs. Brian lives in New York City.
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Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves
Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves
By Andi Watson
Middle grade fantasy/humor graphic novel series
Harper Collins/Clarion, July 29, 2025; 208 pages
Series: Punycorn
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A misfit crew of heroes-in-training contend with a crafty ogre and a cunning thief—neither of whom are quite who they appear to be—in a fun and funny world dubbed “hilarious, whimsical epic adventure” by Hilo creator Judd Winick. High-stakes action blends with laugh-out-loud humor in a story with themes of self-acceptance, betrayal and forgiveness, and the power of friendship. Punycorn—the world’s clumsiest unicorn—is officially an apprentice hero, complete with the laminated membership card to prove it!
Together with a dragon who can’t breathe fire and a dung beetle with delusions of grandeur, Punycorn is on a mission to save a friend. Along the way, the trio battle a vain and decidedly dimwitted warlord and their own self-doubts, and they find an unexpected ally in a legendary female robber who secretly feeds the poor. Big heroes come in small packages in this comedic and heartwarming delight by multi-Eisner Award–nominated graphic novelist Andi Watson.
Reviews
“A droll sequel featuring quests, quips, and a nuanced view of what it means to be a hero.”
Awards and Accolades
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection – Punycorn
This book might appeal to fans of Hilo by Judd Winick, Bone by Jeff Smith, Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre, and Hilda and the Troll by Luke Pearson.
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Author Bio
Andi Watson was born and raised in Kippax, a small town in Yorkshire, England. He spent half his life playing outdoors with his brother and friends, and the other half reading, drawing and watching TV. (School apparently played a minor role.) Andi’s original career goal was to become a car mechanic. Eventually, he realized he had no interest in cars, which would have made him a rather poor car mechanic. So he went to art school in Liverpool instead. There, he rediscovered comics, made one himself, and continued to make more. Approximately 50 more, published by Dark Horse, Slave Labor Graphics, Walker Books, Oni Press, Image Comics, Marvel, Top Shelf, Çà et Là, Roaring Brook Press, Random House Graphic…but who’s counting? His most recent books include The Book Tour, Kerry and the Knight of the Forest, and Glister. He lives in Worcester with his wife and daughter and a lot of books. Visit Andi at https://andiwatson.info/.
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Haru: Fall
Haru: Fall
By Joe Latham
Middle grade fantasy adventure graphic novel series
Andrews McMeel, October 28, 2025; 304 pages
Series: Haru
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Read the epic conclusion and discover the secrets of the Valley in Haru Book 3: Fall. Haru, Yama, and the rest of the gang return one last time for the conclusion of their exciting adventure. Discover what became of Haru after the events of Book 2, and cheer on as they face off against Blight. Secrets will be revealed (what was Haru and Goose’s mother hiding?) and wills will be tested (will Herb believe in himself enough to help his friends) but together, nothing can stop this crew! With his stunningly beautiful and Tolkeinesque illustrations, author and artist Joe Latham delivers the perfect finale of his magical tale, in Haru Book 3: Fall.
Reviews
“Those familiar with Haru’s previous adventures will find satisfying resolutions to longstanding questions in this dreamy and luminous trilogy closer.”
“These are beautiful books. Haru is at all times moving, funny, exciting and sad, a thrillingly epic story which still manages to keep its focus small and personal. Fascinatingly complex characters lurching, running, and chasing across beautifully painted pages, a journey not just through a richly conceived world, but through the hearts and souls of everyone in it. An exceptionally touching story, you should definitely be reading it.”
– Jamie Smart, author of Bunny Vs Monkey and Lushkin
Awards and Accolades
- Broken Frontier Awards winner for best colorist 2025
- Broken Frontier Award nominee for best colorist 2026
This book might appeal to fans of Hilda and the Troll by Luke Pearson and Lightfall by Tim Probert.
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Author Bio
Joe Latham is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Bristol, UK. He cut his teeth creating custom MySpace Pages (RIP) for bands, which lead to a lot of interesting projects. From designing bespoke Golf Balls for celebrities to animating music videos for Cradle of Filth. Joe has done design work for Jilly Cooper, The Joy Formidable, Five Seconds of Summer, Uniform Dating, Ok Cupid, IndieGoGo, a number of UK Universities, Sony Music, and Warner Music, to name a few. He’s designed and illustrated a lot of albums, singles, and t-shirts. Some things end up popular, some things disappear into the sea. Joe has self-published a number of comic books, and regularly exhibits at UK comic festivals, planning to exhibit at other European and international festivals in the future. He loves meeting people and talking to them about his work. Her most recent books include A Seed Named Hope, A Step By Step Guide to Living With Lightness, and Lustration & Other Stories. Visit Joe at https://www.lookhappydesign.com/.
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Wildcats Vol. 1
Wildcats Vol. 1
Written by Crystal Velasquez, Illustrated by Eva Cabrera
Girl-power adventure: Four girls (who can magically transform into big cats) at a boarding school team up to solve a mystery.
Andrews McMeel, June 24, 2025; 192 pages
Series: Wildcats
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Mina thought she was just an ordinary middle schooler—until she transfers to her parents’ old boarding school and discovers a secret buried beneath its museum. When a priceless artifact shatters, Mina and three classmates inherit their families’ ancient powers—transforming into a jaguar, tiger, puma, and lion. Guided by the mysterious Miss Benitez, the girls must battle chaos spirits and uncover the terrifying plans of the Brotherhood of Chaos.
Wildcats is a full-color graphic novel packed with adventure, friendship, and mythic cat-power—perfect for fans of superheroes, legends, and, of course, cats.
Reviews
“With… strong, stylish characters exuding girl power with every step, this is an accessible and fun graphic novel.”
This book might appeal to fans of ¡¡Manu!! by Kelly Fernández, Hotel Dare by Terry Blas, and Disney’s Descendants/Turning Red—superhero energy with heart.
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Artist Bio
Vegan Witch & Comicbook Artist, Will Eisner and GLAAD Award nominee, Eva Cabrera is the co-founder of Mexican studio BoudikaComics. She was born in Veracruz, Mexico, but most of the time she likes to travel and see other places. She is a lover of animals, books, and nature. In her free time she likes to watch shows, movies, and play video games. Since she was little, she has been fascinated by telling stories through drawing. Little by little, she has developed her work as a female comics artist, and it’s become very important for her to be a representative of the creative women in Mexico. She drew the Betty & Veronica series: Archie Comics’ Vixens, Black Mask Studio’s “Kim&Kim,” and has worked with publishers such as One Press, ComiXology Originals, etc. She has done covers for BOOM Studios’ Adventure Time comics. Visit Eva at http://www.boudikacomics.com/.
Languages Spoken by Creator
Spanish
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