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Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by the Lucasfilm art department, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytellingThe Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing¿s massive crossover story. Collecting the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic¿designed jointly by the Lucasfilm Visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others¿and presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects Claudia Gray (Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark), Justina Ireland (Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage), Daniel José Older (Star Wars The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower), Cavan Scott (Marvel Comics¿s The High Republic), and Charles Soule (Star Wars The High Republic: Light of the Jedi), The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of a new era of Star Wars storytelling.The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers, but following the events of ¿The Great Disaster,¿ the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil¿a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents. In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favorite new characters taking on this threat, as well as exciting new Lightsaber and weapon designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed models of Starlight Beacon¿the shining symbol of hope in the Republic.The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series.

A shocking history of racial injustice and the valiant efforts to secure a Black man's freedom¿now in paperbackThe Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson is the story of Clarence Henderson, a wrongfully accused Black sharecropper who was sentenced to die three different times for a murder he didn¿t commit, and the prosecution desperate to pin the crime on him despite scant evidence. His first trial lasted only a day and featured a lackluster public defense. The book also tells the story of Homer Chase, a former World War II paratrooper and New England radical who was sent to the South by the Communist Party to recruit African Americans to the cause while offering them a chance at increased freedom. And it¿s the story of Thurgood Marshall¿s NAACP and their battle against not only entrenched racism but a Communist Party¿despite facing nearly as much prejudice as those they were trying to help¿intent on winning the hearts and minds of Black voters. The bitter battle between the two groups played out as the sides sparred over who would take the lead on Henderson¿s defense, a period in which he spent years in prison away from a daughter he had never seen. Through it all, The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson is a portrait of a community, and a country, at a crossroads, trying to choose between the path it knows is right and the path of least resistance. The case pitted powerful forces¿often those steering legal and journalistic institutions¿attempting to use racism and Red-Scare tactics against a populace that by and large believed the case against Henderson was suspect at best. But ultimately, it¿s a hopeful story about how even when things look dark, some small measure of justice can be achieved against all the odds, and actual progress is possible. It¿s the rare book that is a timely read, yet still manages to shed an informative light on Americäs past and future as well as it's present.

FILLS A GAP IN THE MARKET: There is a dearth of memoirs about motherhood written by Black women; Black queer motherhood memoirs are virtually nonexistent. This book is an opportunity to bridge that gap, and Royster is a powerful writer whose motherhood journey will resonate with many readers who do not see themselves represented.AUTHOR CONNECTIONS: The author has a burgeoning network of writers who she will call upon to help with promotion, including Salamishah Tillet, Cheryl L. West, Haki Madhubuti, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Miles Harvey, and more. INTERSECTIONAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY: Choosing Family combines a powerful personal narrative with queer theory and criticism to discuss adoption and parenthood from a Black, queer, and feminist perspective.

From the author of the Purrmaids series comes a rollicking read all about a spoiled pug and her unexpected run-in with the great outdoorsRoxie the pug lives a life of luxury. She loves fizzy drinks and fluffy pillows. She keeps her treats and chew toys close and never has to lift a paw. One night, Roxie¿s humans are fast asleep when she has to GO! She scurries out of her doggy door to do her business, only to find . . . the door has locked behind her. Will Roxie be stuck outside forever? Without toys, treats, and tummy rubs?! Soon enough, Roxie finds her grit and finds her way back inside. A changed pup, she dreams sweet dreams of the adventures tomorrow might hold. This fresh and funny picture book from Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez encourages readers to venture out of their comfort zone to nurture the adventurer inside us all.

TONS OF KID APPEAL: Hilarious animal adventures and cute black-and-white illustrations throughout will give this series great kid appeal.BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Animal adventures and classroom stories are perennially popular, and this series concept hits a sweet spot by combining the two.REAL NATURAL SCIENCE: Light back matter includes animal fun facts that are great for curious readers, teachers, and librarians.CROSS-PROMOTION: Will publish alongside the paperback of David Dixon¿s Day as a Dachshund, which will include a sneak peek of this book in the back.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom celebrity heartthrob, esteemed host of The Viall Files podcast, and adored member of Bachelor Nation Nick Viall comes Don¿t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday¿a no-holds-barred dating-advice book. ¿Nick has hard- and well-earned wisdom to share from his own journey¿from heartbreak to healing to discovering real and lasting love. In his usual compassionate and humorous voice, he offers great advice . . . like an older brother who is way cooler and wiser than you!¿¿DR LAURA BERMAN, relationship therapist and host of The Language of Love ¿Modern dating, with all its norms and expectations, is rapidly changing and it can be hard to keep up. In Don¿t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday, Nick dispenses fresh and candid advice to readers, all while interweaving colorful, personal stories from his own dating life that help bring these insights to life!¿¿DR. MAYA SHANKAR, behavior scientist and podcast host of Apple¿s Best Show of the Year, A Slight Change of Plans ¿I texted my ex `hi¿ on Christmas and then I read this book. Required reading for anyone else embarrassing themselves on a daily basis.¿ ¿CAZZIE DAVID, New York Times bestselling author of No One Asked For This ¿Nick¿s book is the opposite of what yoüd expect from an alum of The Bachelor. It¿s a self-help guide for his fans and followers. Nick¿s words are approachable and conversational, as if yoüre talking to a friend¿well, one who doesn¿t sugarcoat the red flags. Plus, yoüll get a few personal anecdotes from one of reality TV¿s most memorable stars.¿ ¿ELIZABETH WAGMEISTER, chief correspondent at Variety With his trademark charm, relationship expertise, and exclusive sex and love Q&A series, Nick guides readers through topics of love, lust, dating, and heartbreak. Nothing is off-limits as he delves into situationships, how to identify a player, and defining healthy love vs. toxic love. Trying to figure out if friends with benefits is worth it? Unsure if they're really into you? Is this guy a walking red flag? Can you come back from being cheated on? Viall is here with all the answers and more. Filled with stories and one-liners you'll be texting your friends, Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday is an honest, entertaining, and heartfelt relationship handbook that actually answers the question, ¿What does it mean when they say . . . ?¿

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, an oddball ¿squirrel¿ forges his own path in this comical tale about being yourselfCustard the Squirrel, aren¿t you a duck?Will you please quack?Will you do anything you don¿t want to do?¿NO!¿ said Custard the Squirrel. From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier comes this delightfully wacky story about rejecting others' expectations of who you should be and being unapologetically, authentically you. Simple, universal, and hilarious, this rollicking read-aloud is an ode to free spirits everywhere.

Now in paperback, a queer, dark academia YA about a mysterious boarding school and a brotherhood that must stay in the shadows, which Bowen Yang called ¿the queer found family scary sexy emotional grunge coming-of-age story I never knew I needed.¿In the fall of 1991, Zooey Orson transfers to the Blackfriars School for Boys hoping for a fresh start following a scandal at his last school. However, he quickly learns that he isn¿t the only student keeping a secret. Before he knows it, he¿s fallen in with a group of boys who all share the same secret, one which they can only express openly within the safety of the clandestine gatherings of the Vicious Circle¿¿the covert club for gay students going back decades. But when the boys unwittingly happen upon the headmaster¿s copy of an arcane occult text, they unleash an eldritch secret so terrible, it threatens to consume them all. A queer paranormal story set during the still-raging AIDS crisis, Fraternity examines a time not so long ago when a secret brotherhood lurked in the shadows. What would Zooey and his friends do to protect their found family?

From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always and This Way, Charlie comes an uplifting story of animal friendship, inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose bond overcame great distance Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock¿s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africäand the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time. Being apart is hard. Malena and Klepetan miss each other achingly, and they have big feelings about adventuring on their own. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected¿and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together.

An inspiring, hands-on book about art, creativity, and how we see the world?featuring the newest Questioneer, Aaron Slater!

In an age of social isolation, what does it mean to belong? Humanity is at an inflection point. Stress, disconnection, and increasing environmental degradation have people yearning for more than just material progress, personal freedom, or political stability. We are searching for deeper connection. We are longing to belong.On Belonging is an exploration of the crisis of social isolation and of the fundamental human need to belong. It considers belonging across four core dimensions: in our relationships with other people, in our rootedness in nature, in our ability to influence political and economic decision-making, and in our finding of meaning and purpose in our lives, with lessons on how to create communities centered on human connection. A trailblazing advocate and thought leader on questions of social connectedness, Kim Samuel introduces readers to leaders around the world who are doing the work to cultivate belonging. Whether through sports, medicine, music, business, culture, or advocacy, the people and programs in this book offer us meaningful lessons on building a world where we all feel at home.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER: Mimosa doesn¿t shy away from its LGBTQIA+ subject matter, exploring sexuality, gender, and adulthood in a refreshingly honest way.GROWING MARKET: The market for LGBTQIA+ stories is expanding, moving from a niche selection to a large and inclusive library of graphic novels.MAJOR TALENT: Bongiovanni is the cartoonist behind A Quick and Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns, which received a starred review from School Library Journal, was a Publishers Weekly Favorite Reads of 2018, a 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year for Teen Nonfiction, and one of YALSA¿s Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

A brilliant new Scandinavian noir series from Sweden introducing Agent John Adderley, already sold in 15 countries¿now in paperbackThe Bucket List is the gripping debut novel by writing team Peter Mohlin and Peter Nyström, launching a stunning new Nordic noir series featuring Swedish-American FBI Agent John Adderley. Like the best writers of the genre, such as Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbø, Mohlin and Nyström combine a strong crime story with a novel of psychological richness and depth for an irresistible read. The Bucket List starts when undercover FBI Agent John Adderley wakes up in a hospital bed in Baltimore with extensive gunshot wounds. He knows he¿s lucky to be alive. And just a few beds away is the man who 24 hours ago pointed a gun to his head. Ten years earlier in Sweden, Emelie, the young heiress to (an H&M-esque) clothing empire AckWe has gone missing. When local police find blood and semen in a deserted area, they arrest a teenage boy. He denies the charges, and since the body is never found, he can¿t be prosecuted. Back to the present, Emelie¿s high-profile cold case file is sent to Agent Adderley, now living in Sweden (where he¿s not lived since he was a boy) in witness protection, hiding until he can testify against the drug cartel he infiltrated back in the States. Adderley is determined to solve Emelie¿s case, but, at the same time, he knows that the drug cartel has a price on his head . . .

BIG MEDIA INTEREST: The Keeper was optioned by Monkeypaw, Jordan Peele¿s production company, which has created hit, genre-changing movies such as Get Out and Us.CELEBRATED CREATORS: Due and Barnes, NAACP Image Award winners and New York Times bestselling authors, are a powerhouse duo and acclaimed and honored voices in the Afrofuturist, horror, and fantasy genres.ARTISTIC TALENT: Finnegan delivers strong, graphic art that is sure to delight and terrify readers.SPECULATIVE FICTION AT ITS FINEST: With the success of Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Abrams¿ Megascope titles such as After the Rain, Abrams is carving a space in the market as a leader in speculative and Afro-horror graphic novels.

The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed SteckleyAfter unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school¿s Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg¿and his inventions¿are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube¿s star is on the rise, and it¿s a lot of pressure. What if he¿s lost his mojo? There¿s no time to wonder, because Rube and his two best friends, Boob and Pearl, are busy planning Pearl¿s campaign for class president. With the Switcheroo Dance a weekend before the big election, Pearl¿s path to victory is set. That is, until a new mystery strikes the town. Rube is eager to bring Zach into the fold, but Boob and Pearl can¿t help but wonder if Rube¿s mysterious new friend is hiding something . . . will Rube get his mojo back in time to unravel the mystery and save Pearl¿s campaign? Hijinks and hilarity abound in this dynamic follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, written by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ed Steckley.

In this latest outing in the hilarious Vegetables in Underwear series, the Vegetables go where they've never gone before--to bed!

The Ladies in White want you to join their family¿forever. . .After defeating the Oldies, Quinn and Mike thought that things would settle down on Goodie Lane. But then new neighbors move in. Maybe it¿s because they all work at the interior design firm, but Abigail, Eleanor, Jade, Brea, and Cami seem to always be together, dressed in only white.After everything that happened last summer, Quinn¿s a bit wary of the Ladies in White, but her friend Lex is thrilled that someone in town finally has some style. But when Lex starts volunteering at the Ladies¿ design firm, things get strange. Lex is acting less like herself, and Quinn begins seeing strange shadows lurking in their neighborhood. She knows the Ladies are to blame; she just has to prove it.Twisty and haunting, The Collectors is the second book in the Fright Watch series, which SLJ called ¿Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Stranger Things¿ and Booklist called ¿Reminiscent of R. L. Stine¿s Fear Street . . . [Fright Watch] can be counted on to deliver chills.¿

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Tonatiuh¿s books have received numerous accolades, including the Sibert Award and multiple Pura Belpre¿ Medals and Honors.STRONG SALES TRACK: Tonatiuh¿s books consistently backlist well and have sold more than half a million copies.SCELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: A powerful reminder of the importance of treasuring Native heritage and preserving their languages, stories, and cultural traditions.S&L LOVE: With his engaging, beautiful, and informative books that fill a gap in the market, Tonatiuh reliably gets strong support from schools and libraries.BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS: Books about literary figures and the power of words are favorites within the industry.

SUPERSTAR AUTHOR: Angleberger is one of our bestselling authors, and his wacky humor and lively writing really shine in the chapter book category.POPULAR CATEGORY: This hilarious illustrated series will appeal to fans of The Bad Guys and Mac B., Kid Spy.FLYTRAP FILES: Starting in Spring 2021, we began rebranding the Inspector Flytrap, Didi Dodo, and DJ Funkyfoot books as The Flytrap Files, to hit home that these books take place in the same world and encourage readers to read across the different series.ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS: Fox¿s commercial and kid-friendly style brings Angleberger¿s wacky world to life perfectly.CROSS PROMOTION: Will publish alongside the first DJ Funkyfoot book, which will include a sneak peak of book two.

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can¿t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same. Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don¿t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world¿and share our joy! From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone whös ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful¿and that each of us matters, just as we are.

Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspectiveBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn¿t a woodsman, and I, the gentle wolf, certainly was not the one who ate them.Here is the real story. This is not the story you think you know. In this version of the classic fairy tale, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall and trains in kung fu. When she ventures to her grandmother¿s to deliver rice cakes and herbal medicine, she encounters something much more fearsome than a wolf¿a mighty dragon. With her wits and a sword in hand, Little Red must valiantly defend herself and her grandmother in this vibrant retelling from Ying Chang Compestine and Joy Ang. An author¿s note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine¿s heritage.

Timed for the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man and includes two complete stories plus the original art from the Library of Congress!Spider-Man first swung onto the comic book pages in August 1962 with the publication of Amazing Fantasy no. 15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with cover art by Jack Kirby, which was soon followed by The Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 in March 1963. Sixty years after the comics' publication, award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd reimagines the iconic first stories using original vintage copies of both comic books to present these classic tales in a whole new way. Perfect for both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts, the book also includes text by Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics), and Library of Congress curator Sara Duke. Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 are showcased as you¿ve never seen them before¿oversized and up-close. This is a panel-by-panel exploration of both entire issues that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee and Ditkös groundbreaking story, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.