Children's & Young Adult Authors of the Granite State
Happy launch day to The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Vol. 3 by Marek Bennett! This YA graphic novel brings us the continuing adventures of a Yankee schoolteacher in the Union Army.
JANUARY-MAY, 1864: While Freeman Colby recovers his health in a D.C. hospital, the war works unforeseen changes all around him…. Featuring the stories of schoolteachers & bricklayers, radicals & refugees, nurses & politicians–Drawn from their actual diaries, letters, sketchbooks, & more!
Join us in welcoming a brand new title from Marty Kelley! Pugnapped follows the escapades of fourth grader, Stevie Blunt, as he tries to earn enough money for a vintage edition of one of his favorite comics, Captain Fantastic, which features a “Top Secret Superhero Training Journal.” When he agrees to babysit the neighbors dog to earn some money for the purchase, and the precious pug suddenly goes missing, Stevie and his sidekicks have to figure out what happened before it’s too late!
Hand to kids who love the series Stink or I Funny, or give to any middle grade reader with a love of comics!
Happy Book Birthday, Marty!
This May, we welcome The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby Vol 2. Dive into this richly illustrated historical graphic novel about a Yankee school teacher in the Union Army. Marek Bennett brings us through Colby’s journey into war-torn America and utilizes his actual letters home to bring us into his everyday experiences and struggles. Get your signed copies here!
Did you know there’s an amazing comic book convention right here in the Granite State? It was started in 2014 by comics author/illustrator Emily Drouin. Kids Con New England 2018 features so many cool activities, including Jedi Training, Royal Academy, gaming, facepainting, a costume contest, and more. June 10 at the Radisson in Nashua!
Lita Judge’s new illustrated biography of Mary Shelley is finally here! We can’t wait to get our hands dirty with Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein.
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