Acception Vol. 2: Friendship
Acception Vol. 2: Friendship
By Coco Ouwerkerk
A high school comedy drama graphic novel series
Webtoons, December 2, 2025; 168 pages
Series: Acception
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For fans of high school dramedies filled with quirky, lovable characters, comes a comic all about love, acceptance, and navigating the chaos of high school—while keeping your secrets safe. With his rainbow-colored hair and love of all things fashion, Arcus is anything but your average teenager. It’s the start of his sophomore year and Arcus is still trying his best to make lasting friendships (especially with Maud), pass math class, and keep his secret fashion blogger identity concealed, all while staying true to his unique sense of self.
Between hijinks at the zoo, sweet coming-out moments, and a whole lot of unrequited crushes, there’s never a dull moment at Apollo High. Everything is leading up to prom at the end of the year, where all the misunderstandings of the year will come to light, and Arcus and his classmates realize they still have a lot to discover about themselves. This volume collects Season 2 (episodes 43 to 88) of the charming WEBTOON comic Acception.
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This book might appeal to fans of True Beauty by Yaongyi and Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure by Lewis Hancox.
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Author Bio
Coco Ouwerkerk (known online as Colourbee) is a comic artist/animator, born and raised in Arnhem (Netherlands). Studied two years at ArtEZ Comic Design and three years at HKU 2D animation and obtained her HBO diploma there. She has published “Small Press” comic books since 2016, including: Colourbee in de Pocket, L.O.C.O, The Meeting, together with two friends the manga Oyasumi. Her debut album, Acception #Losers, was released in December 2017 by Uitgeverij Syndikaat. This album was nominated for “Youth Album of the Year” in 2018. Since January 2019, Acception has been published together with WEBTOON as a digital comic, which can be read for free in English, French, and Spanish on the WEBTOON app. With more than 900k followers, Acception is Coco’s greatest success yet. In the Netherlands, Volume 1: #Losers, and Volume 2: #Friendship, are now available as Dutch comic albums.
Languages Spoken by Creator
Dutch, English
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Acception Vol. 1: Losers
Acception Vol. 1: Losers
By Coco Ouwerkerk
A high school comedy drama graphic novel series
Webtoons, May 27, 2025; 288 pages
Series: Acception
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For fans of high school comedy drama with quirky, lovable characters, this is a comic from debut author Colourbee about love, acceptance, and surviving high school (while keeping your secrets intact). It’s the start of a new school year at Apollo High and Arcus just moved from England to the Netherlands. With his rainbow-colored hair and love of all things fashion, Arcus is anything but your average teenager. He’s an upbeat independent thinker, proud fashionista, and like the rest of us, is looking for a few friends to call his own. This won’t be easy for Arcus, because his best options for friends are prickly goth Maud and self-centered queen bee Iris.
Plus, he has to navigate being bullied for his unique brand of self-expression while balancing school life and his secret identity as a super popular fashion designer and blogger. But leave it to the always-optimistic Arcus to find the silver (and glittery) lining in everything. This volume collects Season 1 (episodes 1 to 42) of the charming WEBTOON comic Acception.
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This book might appeal to fans of True Beauty by Yaongyi and Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure by Lewis Hancox.
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Author Bio
Coco Ouwerkerk (known online as Colourbee) is a comic artist/animator, born and raised in Arnhem (Netherlands). Studied two years at ArtEZ Comic Design and three years at HKU 2D animation and obtained her HBO diploma there. She has published “Small Press” comic books since 2016, including: Colourbee in de Pocket, L.O.C.O, The Meeting, together with two friends the manga Oyasumi. Her debut album, Acception #Losers, was released in December 2017 by Uitgeverij Syndikaat. This album was nominated for “Youth Album of the Year” in 2018. Since January 2019, Acception has been published together with WEBTOON as a digital comic, which can be read for free in English, French, and Spanish on the WEBTOON app. With more than 900k followers, Acception is Coco’s greatest success yet. In the Netherlands, Volume 1: #Losers, and Volume 2: #Friendship, are now available as Dutch comic albums.
Languages Spoken by Creator
Dutch, English
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Fantasy Pin World: In Search of the Pinmaker
Fantasy Pin World: In Search of the Pinmaker
By Briana Lawrence
Middle grade illustrated chapter book fantasy series
Andrews McMeel, June 24, 2025; 256 pages
Series: Fantasy Pin World Adventures
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Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel to In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure. But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker’s identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on? In Search of the Pinmaker is the second in an all-new adventure series, Fantasy Pin World. It’s perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and of course, enamel pin collectors.
This book might appeal to fans of Netflix’s Unicorn Academy and The Never Girls by Kiki Thorpe and Jana Christy.
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Briana Lawrence has wanted to be a “WRITTER” since she was nine years old. Her fourth grade class laughed and wondered how one hoped to become a “writer” if they couldn’t even spell the word. Years later (okay, like a decade and some change), Briana graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Minneapolis with her partner. Today, she is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll where she works with an amazing team of writers to find ways to talk about how sports anime is good for your mental health (among other topics). Briana lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her wife and three butthead cats. Here she enjoys exploring Hyrule, waiting for more information on Hades 2, and rewatching SK8 the Infinity for the hundredth time. Visit Briana at https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/.
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Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms
Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms
By Briana Lawrence and Andrea Towers, illustrated by Alexis Jauregrui
Middle grade illustrated chapter book fantasy series
Andrews McMeel, November 19, 2024; 192 pages
Series: Gamer Girls
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Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls—four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade, Dance Dance Rhythms. Jess never thought she’d be a gamer. The posters in her bedroom are dedicated to Naomi Osaka and Misty Copeland, not video game streamers. But ever since joining the Gamer Girls squad, Jess has learned a TON about video games. Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms celebrates history, family, Black Girl Magic, and the 10th anniversary of legalized queer and gay marriage in the United States (Jess has two moms).
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This is the fourth book in the popular Gamer Girls series, for fans of The Babysitter’s Club and Pokemon!
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Briana Lawrence has wanted to be a “WRITTER” since she was nine years old. Her fourth grade class laughed and wondered how one hoped to become a “writer” if they couldn’t even spell the word. Years later (okay, like a decade and some change), Briana graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Minneapolis with her partner. Today, she is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll where she works with an amazing team of writers to find ways to talk about how sports anime is good for your mental health (among other topics). Briana lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her wife and three butthead cats. Here she enjoys exploring Hyrule, waiting for more information on Hades 2, and rewatching SK8 the Infinity for the hundredth time. Visit Briana at https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/.
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Fantasy Pin World: In Search of Superpowers
Fantasy Pin World: In Search of Superpowers
By Briana Lawrence
Middle grade illustrated chapter book fantasy series
Andrews McMeel, January 30, 2024; 304 pages
Series: Fantasy Pin World Adventures
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Four preteens receive mysterious enamel pins that grant them superpowers. Together, they must put aside their differences and embark on an epic journey to find the mysterious pinmaker, discover the truth behind the new theme park, and of course, trade pins—all while learning how to navigate their new superhuman skills. This is an all-new illustrated adventure series that’s about magic, friendship, queer identity, collecting, and tons of fun! In Search of Superpowers is the first in an all-new adventure series, Fantasy Pin World Adventures. It’s perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and of course, enamel pin collectors.
This book might appeal to fans of Netflix’s Unicorn Academy and The Never Girls by Kiki Thorpe and Jana Christy.
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Author Bio
Briana Lawrence has wanted to be a “WRITTER” since she was nine years old. Her fourth grade class laughed and wondered how one hoped to become a “writer” if they couldn’t even spell the word. Years later (okay, like a decade and some change), Briana graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Minneapolis with her partner. Today, she is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll where she works with an amazing team of writers to find ways to talk about how sports anime is good for your mental health (among other topics). Briana lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her wife and three butthead cats. Here she enjoys exploring Hyrule, waiting for more information on Hades 2, and rewatching SK8 the Infinity for the hundredth time. Visit Briana at https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/.
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The Dirt!
The Dirt!
By Lindsey Leigh
Middle grade illustrated nonfiction
Penguin Workshop, November 25, 2025; 96 pages
Series: Wild Life At…
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Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the “poop loop”? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa.
Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh continues her popular and humorous trilogy by introducing critters of all sizes in this fact-filled book about the dirt-dwelling creatures that contribute to the soil food web and are crucial to the health of the world. Join her on this graphic and grimy deep dive into The Dirt!
Reviews
“Burrows brilliantly into its topic with a will and a wink.”
“This engaging starter look at soil and the variety of the flora and fauna that live in it is a solid and appealing purchase for all libraries.”
“Though students likely take soil for granted, this standout overview showcases how fascinating it can be.”
This book might appeal to fans of Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs by Mike Lowery, Science Comics: Coral Reefs by Maris Wicks, and Down, Down, Down by Steve Jenkins.
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Author Bio
Lindsey Leigh is an illustrator and comic artist originally from Maryland. She has a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University as well as an MA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In between, she also interned at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the entomology department, diligently illustrating beetles. Her work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and the natural world. Though her work ranges from the cozy and comforting to the unsettling and spooky, she aims to imbue even the scariest monster with a tender charm. She also has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird animal facts and a passionate love for snails and slugs. Her most recent books include Sick!, The Deep!, and The Dark! She currently lives in Massachusetts. Visit Lindsey at http://www.lindseyleighart.com.
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Sick!
Sick!
By Heather L. Montgomery, illustrated by Lindsey Leigh
Middle grade illustrated nonfiction
Bloomsbury, February 20, 2024; 160 pages
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Follow the scientists who are studying animals and the germs that attack them. From fungus-ridden frogs with fevers to bacteria-resistant buzzards and everything in-between, animals have a LOT to teach us about infections. But –reader beware!! — the story of germs is filled with twists and turns.
In this fascinating, highly visual nonfiction book packed with colorful, comic-style art, you’ll discover not only the cool ways that animal bodies (and our bodies) fight back against pesky pathogens, but also the amazing and surprising ways we can learn to work together with germs. Sick! The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs is written by Heather L. Montgomery with graphic novel-style art from Lindsey Leigh.
Reviews
“Keeping her tone conversational, occasionally relying on anthropomorphizing, and framing her stories as mysteries, Montgomery makes even the most complex concept concrete and digestible–young readers won’t just understand the microbiology at play; they’ll enjoy the subject too. Illustrations throughout also enhance clarity as well as (especially in short comic panels) keeping the book fun. A pathologically good time.”
“Exhilarating case studies of science and of scientists in action . . . [and] a convincing argument for thinking about our relationship with our teeming microbial neighbors.”
– Booklist
“Visually engaging and with approachable text, Sick! is chock-full of super interesting information about animals and is recommended for middle school science collections.”
This book might appeal to fans of Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes by Nicola Davies and Gross as a Snot Otter: Discovering the World’s Most Disgusting Animals by Jess Keating.
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Artist Bio
Lindsey Leigh is an illustrator and comic artist originally from Maryland. She has a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University as well as an MA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In between, she also interned at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the entomology department, diligently illustrating beetles. Her work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and the natural world. Though her work ranges from the cozy and comforting to the unsettling and spooky, she aims to imbue even the scariest monster with a tender charm. She also has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird animal facts and a passionate love for snails and slugs. Her most recent books include The Deep! and The Dark! She currently lives in Massachusetts. Visit Lindsey at http://www.lindseyleighart.com.
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The Dark!
The Dark!
By Lindsey Leigh
Middle grade illustrated nonfiction
Penguin Workshop, July 9, 2024; 96 pages
Series: Wild Life At…
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Crawl into the deepest corners of caves across the world and learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that live their lives in the dark! Did you know that some creatures that live in the dark have adapted to have no eyes? Or that some dark dwellers have extra long antennae so they can feel their way around their homes? Have you ever seen a troglobite?
Author-illustrator Lindsey Leigh introduces young readers to some of the weirdest and creepiest critters that thrive in the darkest corners of our planet in her uniquely funny and graphic style. This fact-filled book reveals the different ways that creatures of the dark have adapted to thrive in their environments, including slow movement and loss of pigment in their bodies to blend in with their surroundings. Readers will get to know aquatic cave leeches, tailless whip scorpions, cave beetles, the devil’s hole pupfish, worms, salamanders, and all kinds of bats.
Reviews
“Eye-catching, clear cartoon illustrations with text placed thoughtfully on the page to highlight the fascinating animals”
“As factually grounded as it is irresistibly fun.”
– Kirkus starred review
“In this droll but scientifically rigorous expedition into the depths, Leigh introduces dozens of creatures representing the “Three Ts” of cave dwellers: troglobites, or permanent residents; troglophiles, who venture out occasionally; and trogloxenes like bats, who just visit.”
– Booklist starred review
“Don’t be surprised if your kids want to head out to a cave and explore on their own after reading this one!”
– We Are Teachers, “Best New Books in July 2024 for Kids, Teens, and Teachers”
“My personal philosophy is that there are plenty of cuddly and charismatic animals that are universally loved, and people wouldn’t think twice about supporting their conservation efforts. But there are plenty of lesser known, perhaps less visually gifted animals that deserve our attention and support as well.”
– Teen Librarian Toolbox author guest post by Lindsey aboutThe Dark! and The Deep!
This book might appeal to fans of Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs by Mike Lowery, Science Comics: Coral Reefs by Maris Wicks, and Down, Down, Down by Steve Jenkins.
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Author Bio
Lindsey Leigh is an illustrator and comic artist originally from Maryland. She has a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University as well as an MA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In between, she also interned at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the entomology department, diligently illustrating beetles. Her work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and the natural world. Though her work ranges from the cozy and comforting to the unsettling and spooky, she aims to imbue even the scariest monster with a tender charm. She also has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird animal facts and a passionate love for snails and slugs. Her most recent books include Sick! and The Deep! She currently lives in Massachusetts. Visit Lindsey at http://www.lindseyleighart.com.
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The Deep!
The Deep!
By Lindsey Leigh
Middle grade illustrated nonfiction
Penguin Workshop, June 27, 2023; 96 pages
Series: Wild Life At…
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Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1,000 years? That the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the “Flying Buttocks”? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed “the headless chicken monster?” These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again.
The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of the ocean created in an exciting graphic nonfiction format. The first-person commentary by the animals themselves cover a wealth of facts from the surface of the ocean to the darkest trenches. And the beautiful full-color illustrations bring them to life. From animal adaptations like bioluminescence and giant flashlight eyes to the habits and habitats of the Pram Bug and Dumbo Octopus, The Deep! will keep readers fully engaged with life at the bottom of the sea.
Reviews
“A buoyant undersea venture. Leigh draws her teeming wildlife in accurate detail.”
“A funny, fantastic ride.”
Awards and Accolades
- Kirkus Best Books of 2023 (middle grade)
- The Blueberry Honor Award 2023
- Texas Little Maverick Reading List 2024
- Panda Award 2026
This book might appeal to fans of Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs by Mike Lowry, Science Comics: Coral Reefs by Maris Wicks, and Down, Down, Down by Steve Jenkins.
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Author Bio
Lindsey Leigh is an illustrator and comic artist originally from Maryland. She has a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University as well as an MA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In between, she also interned at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the entomology department, diligently illustrating beetles. Her work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and the natural world. Though her work ranges from the cozy and comforting to the unsettling and spooky, she aims to imbue even the scariest monster with a tender charm. She also has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird animal facts and a passionate love for snails and slugs. Her most recent books include Sick! and The Dark! She currently lives in Massachusetts. Visit Lindsey at http://www.lindseyleighart.com.
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Unaccompanied
Unaccompanied
By Tracy White
Black & white YA nonfiction graphic novel docu-comic about seeking asylum
Street Noise Books, June 20, 2023; 168 pages
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Life at home is so unbearable that these kids will risk their lives and face colossal challenges to escape to the United States and find safety. This book tells the true stories of five brave teens fleeing their home countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guinea, on their own, traveling through unknown and unfriendly places, and ultimately crossing into the US to find refuge and seek asylum. Based on extensive interviews with teen refugees, lawyers, caseworkers, and activists, Tracy White shines a light on five individual kids from among the tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors who enter the US each year. In stark black and white illustrations, she helps us understand why some young people would literally risk their lives to seek safety in the US. Each one of them has been backed into a corner where emigration to the US seems like their only hope.
Reviews
“Spare, striking, black-and-white illustrations portray five teens fleeing dangerous situations and making hazardous journeys to the U.S. . . . This fast-paced, relatable work is informative and enlightening, treating its subjects with respect. Powerful text and images honor young people’s suffering and strength.”
This book might appeal to fans of When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohammed and Victoria Jamieson, Unwanted: Stories of Syrian Refugees by Don Brown, The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui, Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario.
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Tracy White began publishing her work for young adults online in 1996. She is an adjunct professor teaching comics at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and is currently writing and drawing about the “everyday” things that teens experience, using her storytelling to bring people together through the sharing of common emotions. Her autobiographical series Traced was twice nominated for a best web comic Ignatz, and became a TV series for Oxygen. Her book How I Made it to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story (Roaring Brook Press, 2010) was on YALSA’s Great Graphic Novel for Teens list, ALA’s list of recommended graphic novels for teens, and was a Bank Street Best Children’s Book and a CCBC choice in 2011. How I Made it to Eighteen is used in school curriculums and at mental health facilities as a narrative medicine tool. Tracy also conducts workshops in libraries and schools for tweens and teens on how to tell their own stories. Tracy is a native New Yorker. She is married and still lives in New York with her husband, three children and three cats. She eats three squares of very dark chocolate every day, and likes odd numbers. Visit Tracy at https://www.traced.com/workshops/.
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