Kathleen Gros – illustratör

A modern-day graphic novel adaptation of Little Women that explores identity, friendships,and new experiences through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Jo March. A must-readfor fans of Raina Telgemeier.With the start of eighth grade, Jo March decides it’s timeto get serious about her writing and joins the school newspaper. But even with hernew friend Freddie cheering her on, becoming a hard-hitting journalist is a lotharder than Jo imagined.That’s not all that’s tough. Jo and her sisters—Meg, Beth, and Amy—are gettingused to a new normal at home, with their dad deployed overseas and their mom, anurse, working overtime.And while it helps to hang out with Laurie, the boywho just moved next door, things get complicated when he tells Jo he hasfeelings for her. Feelings that Jo doesn’t have for him…or for any boy.Feelings she’s never shared with anyone before. Feelings that Jo might have forFreddie.What does it take to figure out who you are? Jo March is about to find out.

In this modern graphic novel retelling of Anne of Green Gables from graphic novelist Kathleen Gros, foster kid Anne Shirley finally lands in a loving home and befriends a girl who she may have more-than-friends feelings for.Anne Shirley has been in foster care her whole life. So when the Cuthberts take her in, she hopes it’s for good. They seem to be hitting it off, but how will they react to the trouble that Anne can sometimes find herself in . . . like accidentally dyeing her hair green or taking a dangerous dare that leaves her in a cast?Then Anne meets Diana Barry, a girl who lives in her apartment building, the Avon-Lea. The two become fast friends, as Anne finds she can share anything with Diana. As time goes on, though, Anne starts to develop more-than-friends feelings for Diana.A new foster home, a new school, and a first-time crush—it’s a lot all at once. But if anyone can handle life’s twists and turns, it’s the irrepressible Anne Shirley.

New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Rainbow Book List titleFor twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Anaïs, to town.Anaïs is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy—who's used to being judged for her looks and interests—finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Anaïs, too.Leading up to Milforth’s big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.Can Lucy find the courage to be true to who she is? She’s got the whole summer to find out…