Real Friends, by Shannon Hale | Book Review
Real Friends is a memoir by Shannon Hale about friendship. Journey through this excellent graphic novel and find the true meaning of friendship.
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Audrey’s Magic Nine, by Michelle Wright | Dedicated Review
In Audrey’s Magic Nine, author Michelle Wright has crafted a story about a talented little girl who uses her imagination and courage to find ways out of precarious situations.
All’s Faire in Middle School, by Victoria Jamieson | Book Review
All’s Faire in Middle School is a relatable story and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Adventure through this rough journey and discover that true friends let you be who you are.
Mark Parisi, Author of Marty Pants: Do Not Open | Selfie and a Shelfie
Check out Mark Parisi’s selfie from the shelfie with Marty Pants: Do Not Open!
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World | Book Spotlight
Enter to win a copy of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World, by Shannon and Dean Hale, and a set of Squirrel Girl “squirrel ears.” Giveaway begins February 5, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends March 5, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
101 Books That Entice Kindness, Wonder, and a Sense of Humor
With so many amazing books to be discovered and read and far too many to list in one fun book, the 101 awesome books that I have selected as the books to read before kids grow up have one collective message
Illustration Inspiration: Mark Crilley, Creator of The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How To Draw
MARK CRILLEY is the author of Mastering Manga, Mastering Manga 2, and The Realism Challenge, as well as several manga novels, including the Akiko, Miki Falls, Billy Clikk, and Brody's Ghost series.
Inside the studio with Ursula Vernon, Creator of the Hamster Princess Series
Ursula Vernon is a full-time author and illustrator whose work has won a Hugo Award and been nominated for an Eisner.
Nathan Hale, Author of Hazardous Tales: Book 6: Alamo All Stars | My Writing and Reading Life
Nathan Hale is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series, including Alamo All-Stars.
The Rise of Graphic Novels: A Ten Year Celebration of First Second Books
To celebrate First Second Books and the rise of graphic novels, we thought it would be fun to have graphic novelist veteran, Leland Myrick, who has been with First Second from the beginning, and Andy Hirsch, a 2016 debut graphic novelist, interview each other.
