Seattle Picks: Comics for Kids | The Seattle Public Library

by Camper, Cathy/ Gonzalez, Raul, III (ILT)

Book - 2022

The Latinx Lowriders have to rise to the occasion to help the Arabic monarchs escape climate change! The Latinx Lowriders have to rise to the occasion to help the Arabic monarchs escape climate change! Show less

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Helen's Birds

by Cassidy, Sara

Graphic Novel - 2019

"For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care ...Show more "For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care for the wild birds that visit Helen's yard. When Helen dies suddenly, a "For Sale" sign goes up, and movers arrive" How will Saanvi learn to cope? Show less

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Isla to Island

by Castellanos, Alexis

Graphic Novel - 2022

When the Cuban Revolution starts, Marisol’s parents send her to live with a strange couple in Brooklyn. Though there is a language barrier, they communicate over the beauty of plants. When the Cuban Revolution starts, Marisol’s parents send her to live with a strange couple in Brooklyn. Though there is a language barrier, they communicate over the beauty of plants. Show less

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Pashmina

by Chanani, Nidhi

Graphic Novel - 2017

Priyanaka calls upon the magical powers of her mother’s pashmina to travel to India and finally learn the mysteries of her family. Priyanaka calls upon the magical powers of her mother’s pashmina to travel to India and finally learn the mysteries of her family. Show less

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Marshmallow & Jordan

by Chau, Alina

Graphic Novel - 2021

Jordan is a star athlete sidelined by a bad accident that has left her paralyzed from the waist down. One day, she discovers an injured elephant who helps her find new ways to be an athlete now that she’s in a wheelchair. Jordan is a star athlete sidelined by a bad accident that has left her paralyzed from the waist down. One day, she discovers an injured elephant who helps her find new ways to be an athlete now that she’s in a wheelchair. Show less

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Swim Team

by Christmas, Johnnie

Graphic Novel - 2022

Living in Brooklyn, Bree never had to care about swimming. But now that she’s moved to Florida with her single dad, she has to come face-to-face with her fears. Luckily her friendly neighbor Ms. Etta is there to help. Living in Brooklyn, Bree never had to care about swimming. But now that she’s moved to Florida with her single dad, she has to come face-to-face with her fears. Luckily her friendly neighbor Ms. Etta is there to help. Show less

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New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Graphic Novel - 2019

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his paren...Show more Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Show less

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Navajo Code Talkers

Top Secret Messengers of World War II

by Hoena, B. A.

Book - 2020

"Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- "Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- Show less

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Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid

by Emerson, Marcus

Book - 2019

"Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids ...Show more "Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids with special abilities. Ben's been hiding his lack of super skills, but it's getting harder as his classmates' powers are getting stronger." Show less

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Living With Viola

by Fung, Rosena

Graphic Novel - 2021

Livy is the new kid at her middle school. Her anxiety quickly manifests in the form of Viola, an irritating presence that she has to learn to live with. Livy is the new kid at her middle school. Her anxiety quickly manifests in the form of Viola, an irritating presence that she has to learn to live with. Show less

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Best Friends

by Hale, Shannon

Graphic Novel - 2019

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The Dragon Slayer

Folktales From Latin America

by Hernandez, Jaime

Graphic Novel - 2017

Three different Latin America folktales told in graphic novel form. Three different Latin America folktales told in graphic novel form. Show less

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The Breakaways

by Johnson, Cathy G.

Graphic Novel - 2019

When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. Show less

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The Rez Detectives

by Judd, Steven Paul

Graphic Novel - 2021

Tasembo and Nuseka team up to solve the mystery of the missing ice cream truck on the reservation. Tasembo and Nuseka team up to solve the mystery of the missing ice cream truck on the reservation. Show less

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Borders

by King, Thomas

Graphic Novel - 2021

A mother and son are stuck in limbo at the Canadian/US border when neither country recognizes their citizenship as Blackfoot. A mother and son are stuck in limbo at the Canadian/US border when neither country recognizes their citizenship as Blackfoot. Show less

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Bug Boys

Adventures and Daydreams

by Knetzger, Laura

Book - 2022

Two bug best friends journey beyond their home to discover new experiences together. Two bug best friends journey beyond their home to discover new experiences together. Show less

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Measuring up

by LaMotte, Lily

Graphic Novel - 2020

Cici has just moved to Seattle from Taiwan and misses her grandma. She enters a cooking competition but has to adjust to American cuisine if she wants to win the prize money to bring her grandma to the United States for her 70th birthday. Cici has just moved to Seattle from Taiwan and misses her grandma. She enters a cooking competition but has to adjust to American cuisine if she wants to win the prize money to bring her grandma to the United States for her 70th birthday. Show less

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Beetle & the Hollowbones

by Layne, Aliza

Graphic Novel - 2020

A story of magical friends who have to protect each other when one of their futures is at stake. A story of magical friends who have to protect each other when one of their futures is at stake. Show less

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Snapdragon

by Leyh, Kat

Graphic Novel - 2020

Snapdragon befriends a magical old woman with a mysterious connection to her family. Snapdragon befriends a magical old woman with a mysterious connection to her family. Show less

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by Miller, Kayla

Graphic Novel - 2019

When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. Show less

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Just Jaime

by Libenson, Terri

Book - 2019

At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. Show less

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Operatic

by Maclear, Kyo

Graphic Novel - 2019

Charlie processes fitting in and standing out through the power of music. Charlie processes fitting in and standing out through the power of music. Show less

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Bounce Back

by Misako Rokkusu

Graphic Novel - 2021

Lilico has to leave her friends and basketball team behind in Japan when her family moves to Brooklyn. Can she figure out how to fit in here and play basketball again? Lilico has to leave her friends and basketball team behind in Japan when her family moves to Brooklyn. Can she figure out how to fit in here and play basketball again? Show less

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Supers

A Little Star Past Cassiopeia

by Maupomé, Frédéric

Graphic Novel - 2019

Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Show less

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