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Jan 6, 2025 | 
slj.com | Lori Henderson |Amanda MacGregor |Steven Engelfried |Emily Mroczek-Bayci
As librarians prepare to celebrate Black History Month this February, the events of the last few years underscore the significance of this occasion. Educators are working hard to close the racially aligned achievement gaps that increased during the global pandemic. Honoring the achievements of Black Americans throughout the nation’s history bolsters the self-esteem of Black youth and can empower them to excel in school.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Powerpuff Girls Winter Snowdown Showdown from Dynamite Entertainment tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under along with another magical girl series from BOOM! Studios. Other highlights include the latest in the Dog Man series, volume 13, Big Jim Begins from Graphix.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Flash Gordon Adventures Volume 1 Flash of Greatness from Papercutz tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with the final issue of a Sesame Street comic from Oni Press. Other highlights include Issue #7 of Lilo and Stitch from Dynamite Entertainment. IDW Publishing releases issue #19 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures Continued while Papercutz releases a new graphic novel, Lost In the Future Volume 1 The Storm.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Cat’s Cradle Volume 3: Suri’s Dragon from First Second Books tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new one-shot special for Knuckles the Echidna fans. Other highlights include the fourth and final issue of Garfield from Boom! Studios.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
The Girl in the Midnight Gown from Blue Fox Comics tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a debut graphic novel from Graphix. Other highlights include Volume 2 of Tryout also from Graphix, The Squad. Kodansha releases volume 5 of Sue and Tai-chan while Papercutz releases Inventor Volume 2: The Secret of the Scrap Goblin.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Hilda and Twig Hide From the Rain from Nobrow – Flying Eye Books tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new graphic novel adaptation of a popular middle school series from Viking Books for Young Readers. Other highlights include a new Duck Tales #1 from Dynamite Entertainment.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch from Z2 Comics tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new fantasy graphic novel from Quill Tree Books. Other highlights include Dog Trouble from First Second Books. Rebellion/2000AD releases a new Monster Fun, Superheroes while Seven Seas Entertainment releases the second volume of Monster Cats.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Swing from Feiwel and Friends tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new entry in First Second Books’ Science Comics line. Andrews McMeel releases Summer, the second volume of Haru. Harper Alley releases FGTeeV Blasts Off, the fifth volume in the series, while IDW Publishing releases Cooking With Monsters Volume 2 Harm-To-Table.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat from Andrews McMeel tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with the rerelease of a graphic novel first published in 2011 from Graphix. Other highlights include the second volume of Squire and Knight from First Second Books, Wayward Travelers. Little Simon releases Spirited, vol. 4: Fangs For the Memories, while Seven Seas Entertainment releases the fourth volume of Lonely Castle in the Mirror.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
goodcomicsforkids.slj.com | Lori Henderson
The Night Mother Volume 1 from Oni Press tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a monstrous new story from First Second Books. Other highlights include Wildflower Emily: A Story About Young Emily Dickinson from Godwin Books. Graphix releases volume 2 of Leon, Worst Friends Forever, while Random House Graphic releases a new volume of Kitty Quest, Phantom Frenzy.
