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“Restores hope in the idea that all things are possible; especially empowering for young women interested in STEM subjects.” — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) “Captivating…not only reads like an adventure but also exudes an optimism of the kind that children ages 8-14 deserve.” — The Wall Street Journal The thrilling true story of an ancient…
**Included in the Top 50 Best New Comics for Adults in 2022 by The New York Public Library** Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense! Lambana–the realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwata–has fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. To add to his troubles, there’s something…
It’s All Chinese to Me is a fun and authentic introduction to Chinese culture that allows readers, tourists, and business travelers to experience what ultimately makes China so unique–its people. Learn about Chinese customs, proper etiquette for all types of situations, and how to interact effectively while traveling China. Firsthand tips and illustrations offer an…
When two cultures collide, the results are explosive–a graphic novel rom-com like no other! Halina Mitchell is half-Filipino, half-American. She’s also a native New Yorker–sophisticated, beautiful and confident. On her first visit to the Philippines, she arrives in Manila to reconnect with relatives only to encounter a world of surprises that turn all her assumptions…
An intrepid detective tracks a girl lost amidst Manila’s many temptations. Can he crack the case and find the girl before the city erupts into violence? Muros is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Manila which has been sealed off from the rest of the world for decades. In this fast-paced graphic novel the…
A fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology! From award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo –a 19th-century cryptozoologist’s account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology. In this book, you’ll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including: The Kapre:…
More than just a Japan travel guide, Manabeshima Island Japan paints a colorful and entertaining picture of a particular place and time in Japan. Japan is made up of thousands of sacred islands, artificial islands, industrial islands, resort islands, wild islands and exploding islands…but artist Florent Chavouet had only ever visited two of them. This…
How to train a Filipino dragon and other real-life adventures of three modern monster hunters! Since The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo was published, other creature hunters have come out of the woodwork to share their spine-tingling accounts of more discoveries. True? Exaggerated? Out-and-out lies? Read on and decide for yourself! The Black Bestiary adds…
An intrepid detective tracks a girl lost amidst Manila’s many temptations. Can he crack the case and find the girl before the city erupts into violence? Muros is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Manila which has been sealed off from the rest of the world for decades. In this fast-paced graphic novel the…
Experience Tokyo Through the Eyes of an Artist! Tokyo Travel Sketchbook captures illustrator Amaia Arrazolas four-week adventure in Tokyo, offering a unique glimpse into the city through her eyes. When Arrazola embarks on an artists residency in Tokyo, she dives into the city’s vibrant culture with her paints and pencils. The result is a delightful…
Discover Japan in 100 Words! This book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture through 100 carefully selected words. From familiar concepts like zen, kawaii, and anime to lesser-known gems, “Japan in 100 Words” covers it all. What You’ll Learn About: Chochin: Decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya Fugu: The…
Bad guys tremble at the sound of his name! Meet Melvin Beederman. He’s a pretty good superhero, even though it always takes him five or six tries to get launched and flying. His weakness (every superhero has one) is bologna, which makes it hard to go into a deli. Still, Melvin manages to keep the…
Bad guys tremble at the sound of his name! From: grateful@fred.comTo: melvin@beederman.com Dear Melvin, We need your help. Someone has been sending us threatening letters. We don’t know who it is. Please come to our concert tonight, just in case.Sincerely, Fred of The Grateful Fred Someone is out to get the Grateful Fred, Melvin Beederman’s…
Is Melvin Beederman DOOMED? Mysterious threatening e-mails, a sad sidekick, and . . . country music? Melvin Beederman and his partner in uncrime, Candace, are really in trouble. Once again someone is out to get them, and this time not even the Superhero’s Code can save Melvin from a terrible bologna-filled plight. Candace alone can…
The three members of the Bad Guy Brotherhood have broken out of jail, and now they’re coming after the superhero who put them there: Melvin Beederman! Goofball McCluskey, Max the Wonder Thug, and Calamity Wayne are building a time machine so they can get Melvin before he ever became a superhero. Can Melvin and Candace…
Ridenhour Book Prize WinnerEisner Award Winner for Nonfiction “Sacco brings the conflict down to the most human level, allowing us to imagine our way inside it, to make the desperation he discovers, in some small way, our own.”–Los Angeles Times From one of the leading cartoonists of our time comes an ambitious and timely historical…
