Who are the people who enliven our world? We have Ludwig van Beethoven and Aretha Franklin to thank for bringing music to our lives. Writer Jane Austen sparks our imaginations with her novels, while Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's paintings splash the world with color and emotion. Puppeteer Jim Henson and animator Walt Disney's films and television shows have given joy to children and adults alike.

The Creative Lives series sheds light on these creative lives for young readers through colorful photographs, age-appropriate language, and motivating quotes.

Welcome to Graphic Novel Roundup, where we highlight recent & upcoming K-12 Graphic Novel and Manga releases that are sure to excite and inspire your readers!

Elementary

Taking Turns With Turtles: A Rescue Story

by Shari Becker & Brittany Lane

RL 2.0 IL K-3

Sea turtles have been an important part of ocean and shoreline ecosystems for millions of years.

But the changing climate is shifting migration cues, trapping some turtles in frigid waters in late autumn and early winter. Luckily, many volunteers are working together with scientists to help them.

In this story, follow a months-long journey and

many human helpers working together to rescue a cold-stunned turtle. Includes back matter with more information about cold-stunned turtles. 

Middle

Treasure Of Ocean Parkway

by Sarvenaz Tash

RL 5.0 IL 4-7

Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case—one that's literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building—in this cozy, twisty-turny middle grade whodunnit from the author of The Queen of Ocean Parkway.

High School

Love On Ice

by Sara Ney

RL 6.0 IL 9-12

Harper Conrad figures when opportunity knocks, smart girls listen. Which is why when she catches high school hockey star Easton Westermann in her backyard after stealing their rival school’s mascot, she knows exactly what to do.

The deal is simple: in exchange for Harper’s silence, Easton will be her date to their upcoming prom. It’s the perfect bargain...but what happens when what starts as a business transaction begins to feel all too real?