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The rules in Aster’s community are simple — boys grow up to be shapeshifters and girls grow up to be witches. Anything else is strictly forbidden. But Asher can’t shapeshift, and he’s far more interested in witchcraft. When something goes after the other boys, Asher decides to dives fully into witchcraft to figure out the mystery. The Witch Boy encourages readers to break through strict gender rules and instead be their best selves. Hilda loves to have adventures in the wild woods near her home, especially when she meets fantastic creatures like trolls and giants! When she moves with her mom to the quiet town of Trolberg, Hilda makes new friends and manages to find the magical within the mundane setting. If your kids loved the Hilda Netflix series, they’re going to adore the original comic series. Young Cleopatra (yes, that Cleopatra) finds a strange tablet that zaps her from Egypt all the way to outer space in the far, far future. It turns out she’s destined to save the entire galaxy! Throughout the series, Cleopatra must fight against evildoers on planets far beyond Earth … while also attending Yasiro Academy to hone her hero skills (and algebra). Friendship and adventure await the one and future Pharaoh! Cloud Sync Sync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.

Teenage Nadia is the new Wasp, and she’s not alone in the fight against bad guys! With the support of Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, Nadia recruits genius girl scientists to form a team. With the Agents of G.I.R.L. (Genius In action Research Labs) at her side, there’s nothing Nadia can’t fix … right? With this diverse cast of characters, readers get to see how there is no one way to be a hero.What if your kids could send questions to their favorite superheroes? In Dear Justice League, DC superheroes answer fan mail from kids. Readers will learn about Wonder Woman’s 11th birthday, if Aquaman actually smells like fish, and if Superman ever makes mistakes. This funny book lets kids see these heroes are only human … even the Kryptonians. Chad Sell, Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Kris Moore, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez

These charming books tell various tales of Mr. Wolf’s fourth grade class. The kids go through different problems and have lots of adventures, all while Mr. Wolf tries to help them as much as he can. Grade school readers will definitely relate to these slice-of-life stories, and teachers will absolutely relate to Mr. Wolf’s challenges. When their mother gets lured into a mysterious basement door at their old family home, Em and Navin follow her and discover a whole new dark universe of monsters, robots, and talking animals. With a mystical amulet, Em and her brother find allies and become heroes in their own right while working to save their mom and protect their friends. With eight books and counting, this series is great for readers looking to dive into an adventure epic. Cat’s little sister Maya has cystic fibrosis, and their family is moving to the cool Northern California coast town Bahía de la Luna to help her feel better from day to day. But the sisters learn that the town is full of ghosts. Maya might be excited to meet these spirits, but Cat doesn’t want anything to do with them. More than that, she’s afraid Maya will join them. Ghosts delves into the tough subject of chronic illness and death in a way that is both appropriate for kids and doesn’t talk down to them.

year-old Astrid is so excited to go to roller derby camp, but her best friend Nicole is going to a dance camp instead. As she feels her friendship with Nicole weakening, Astrid has to branch out and build new relationships at camp … while being the best roller girl she can be. Like in All’s Faire in Middle School, Victoria Jameson explores the complicated emotions that come with being a preteen, while also teaching readers about a fun hobby they might not know about. CeCe Bell’s critically acclaimed graphic novel shares her own experiences of losing her hearing at the age of four. Eventually, CeCe was given a Phonetic Ear, an awkward but powerful hearing aid. When the strange-looking hearing aid alienates her from her classmates, CeCe creates her alter ego — El Deafo, “Listener for All.” Through her imagination, El Deafo embraces herself and finds a true friend along the way. In this spin-off of Princeless, the titular Raven was placed in a tower by her pirate father and her rotten brothers have taken the pirate fleet that was rightfully hers. Now free from her prison, Raven is putting together her own ship crew to go after her brothers and reclaim her birthright. This is a great book for older kids looking for a thrilling adventure on the high seas. They’re sure to find a new favorite character among Raven’s brave, quippy crew. Nan and Clarion are two passionate witches who specialize in monster veterinary medicine. From familiars to phoenixes, they’re here to make sure magical creatures are happy and healthy. When mysteries arise, Nan and Clarion must work as a team to save their patients. Kids who loved Hagrid in Harry Potter will delight in the many monsters they’ll find in this charming series, especially with Davies’ colorful style.

Meet Wax, a young mixmaster living in 1980s Brooklyn. He’s very good at what he does, but when he scratches the perfect beat, it gets the attention of robots from the planet Discopia! Wax, his family, best friend, and crush all get abducted, and they must learn the “intergalactic musical martial art of Sci-Fu” if they want to save their skins and the Earth. Old school hip hop meets old school science fiction in this fun comic.

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Buy it on Comixology | Harper Collins | Your local comic shop Supergirl: Comic Adventures in the 8th Grade A long time ago in Hawaii, a boy named Nanaue was born to a human maiden and the mythical Shark King. The Shark King returned to the ocean in the hope of protecting his son. Now part shark with a big shark appetite, the young Nanaue isn’t safe on land and must travel the ocean to find his father. The Shark King not only tells a captivating adventure story, but also teaches young readers about Hawaiian myths and traditions. Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types! The Lumberjane Scouts (especially the girls in the Roanoke Cabin) are excited for a summer of adventure. Little do they know the mysteries and dangers lurking in the nearby woods. Join Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley as they investigate weird happenings and earn merit badges along the way.