Mel Joy San Juan – illustratör

Javi börjar på en ny skola och i ett nytt fotbollslag. Han är en begåvning och blir direkt en stjärna. Alla på skolan och i laget tror att han kan rädda säsongen. Och det börjar bra. Javi gör mål efter mål och hans stjärnstatus vet inga gränser. Men framgångarna stiger honom åt huvudet. Han försummar sin bästa kompis och glömmer bort att hans lagkamrater är viktiga. Han beter sig som att han är ensam på planen och till slut slår det tillbaka. Javi gör en tabbe, förlorar en match och då står laget inte längre bakom honom En grafisk roman med fartfyllt spel som skildrar hur härligt det är att vara en stjärna men hur lätt det kan vända och hur viktigt det är att komma ihåg vad som är viktigt på riktigt.

When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately it seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia can't wait to dance with her brother again, but Marco is worried. He's used to hip-hop and will be the only boy on the team. And when bullies start mocking Marco for doing "girl dances" it could spell trouble for the whole team.

Devante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him and his team a victory when they need it the most?Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

DC Super-Pets and manga unite! Put a new spin on beloved furry Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully coloured figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help artists of all levels reimagine Krypto the Super-Dog, Ace the Bat-Hound, Streaky the Super-Cat and more as manga-style masterpieces!

Quinn O’Neill has a really bad habit. He wants to be part of a team, but every time he tries out a new sport or activity, he ends up quitting. In fact, his habit even earned him an unfortunate nickname - Quitt. When he sees a poster at school looking for people to join the school diving team, he decides to give it a try. But after making the team, nobody believes he’ll stick with it, especially after he gets injured in a bike accident. Will he be able to get back on the board? More importantly, will he overcome his own self-doubts to help his team succeed?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.