Author: Eileen Gonzalez

You don’t need me to summarize this one: the story of Romeo and Juliet, two kids in love but separated by their feuding families, is among the most famous stories ever told in any language. Immerse yourself in this graphic novel version of the timeless play!

Ito may be a tomboy, but that doesn’t mean she’s happy when she’s assigned to play Romeo in the school play. Meanwhile, Makoto, a pretty transfer student, is in the running to play Juliet — but has a big secret: Makoto is a boy disguising himself as a girl in an effort to get his father to approve of his acting ambitions. Needless to say, when Ito discovers Makoto’s secret, hijinks ensue!

The crew of the alien warship Devastorm 5 is the laughingstock of the entire fleet. But they have one last shot at glory: conquer Earth! The crew dutifully sets up shop at Fun Fun Fun World, an abandoned Earth theme park, to plot their conquest. Maybe they’ll succeed, or maybe they’ll just ride the roller coaster.

When teenage Jackie learns that she can score free lifetime passes to her favorite theme park if someone in her party dies there, she hatches a dark yet hilarious plan: escort seniors from an assisted living facility to the park until one of them finally keels over. Will Jackie’s scheme succeed, or will she be forced to face the dark side of her obsession with the park?

Tsukimi is a young woman obsessed with jellyfish — and that’s okay, because all of the other people in her apartment building are also women with a wide range of unusual obsessions. Their building is in danger of being demolished, though. A new friend, Kuranosuke, uses his women’s fashion knowledge to propose a solution.

Prince Sebastian has a secret identity: Lady Crystallia, the most revered fashionista in all of Paris! His gowns are made by his best friend Frances. Both have problems they are trying to avoid thinking about: Sebastian’s parents want him to marry, and Frances wants to advance in her career. Can they figure out a way to be themselves while getting what they want?

Marlene loves her big, curly hair. Marlene’s mother does not. She forces Marlene to spend long hours getting her hair straightened every single weekend so that others will think her hair looks “nice.” Can Marlene ever convince her mami that her hair is nice just as it is?

The comics in this collection highlight the many different ways Black women relate to their hair. For some characters, their hair is a source of invasive fascination for their non-Black peers; for others, a new hairstyle is an attempt to fit in. Each must decide for themselves what to do with — and how to feel about — their hair.

Natsuki, Keiichi, Tomoya, and Tsuyoshi are about as different as four high school boys can be, but that doesn’t stop them from being the best and most supportive of friends. So when Natsuki’s much-anticipated Christmas plans fall through, he can rely on help from his friends to save the day!

What happens to the paper lanterns after the people in Ben’s town set them adrift every autumn? Ben’s friends determine to find out, but only Ben and Nathaniel, a kid nobody likes very much, stick it out long enough to find the answers. Inevitably, the journey changes them — and their relationship — forever.

As a member of the Yakuza, Ryuko has always been faced with tough, morally gray (at best) decisions. But when someone kidnaps her mother and compels her to kill her own father, she embarks on a violent quest for revenge, no matter the costs or consequences.

Harley Quinn, everyone’s favorite criminal clown (sorry-not-sorry, Joker), returns in this anthology collection featuring some of DC’s greatest talents. You’ll learn about Harley’s backstory, as well as some alternate-universe versions of the deranged yet dashing Dr. Quinn, told through striking black and white (and some red, of course) illustrations.

In this award-winning book, Cece is struggling to adapt to her new school, where everyone else can hear — and everyone thinks her hearing aid is strange. Even discovering that her hearing aid grants her a kind of superpower isn’t enough to end her loneliness. Can Cece find a way to fit in — and to use her powers for good?

Abbie is a young Deaf girl, and all she wants to do is scatter her mother’s ashes in the mountains. When some local, super-powered bullies destroy her plans, Abbie is forced to go on the run — but she isn’t alone, as much as she’d like to be. As Abbie continues her journey, she might finally find some friends and allies, whether she wants them or not.

In this adorable black-and-white book, an alien is left alone on Earth to find out more about “humabns.” Instead, he meets all sorts of fascinating creatures, from trees to bees, who offer different perspectives on who they are, what they want, and what the purpose of life is.

In a world where alien parasites have attached themselves to everyone’s chests, it is impossible to hide your true feelings. In this state, Marcus and Laura must navigate their budding romance as well as confront the pain of past losses. Romance was already tough enough without having to deal with the after-effects of an alien invasion on top of everything else!

Vonceil’s brother Elber came home from the Great War a changed man. While overseas, he met a strange woman, who now arrives on their Oklahoma farm and curses their well to give only saltwater. Vonceil soon realizes it is up to her to find the Lady in White and get her to undo her destructive curse.

Manu and Josefina are the best of friends, but even friends have their limits. When Manu’s magical pranking gets out of hand, Josefina wishes for Manu’s magic to disappear, not expecting it to actually work. But when it does, and when Manu goes to dangerous lengths to get it back, the girls will have to work together to set things right!

Grace is nothing like her big brother Kyle. She’d be fine with that, if everyone didn’t insist on reminding her of that fact every single day! Things get worse when Grace starts attending the same middle school as the oh-so-popular Kyle. Can Grace ever get her friends and family to appreciate her for who she is?

Avery has more siblings than she knows what to do with — and she wants out! All she wants is her own room where she can get some privacy and quiet, but that doesn’t seem to be an option. Instead, she has to contend with clingy younger siblings, a school art project, and a potential cross-country move! Will Avery ever carve out a place of her own?