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!
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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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