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Hello Sunshine (A Graphic Novel)

When Noah returns from camp to find his boyfriend missing, he discovers that facing his personal demons might require battling actual ones, too.

Enigmatown

What happens when a teenager, a ninety-year-old, and a ghost are the only ones standing between their town and its dark past?

To the Stars and Back (Series)

Kang Dae just wants to survive university in peace, but his bubbly new neighbor Bo Seon has a very different plan for his social life.

The (Not So) Superheroes (The Terrible Trio Series)

When the universe hands out superpowers, most animals hope for flight or super strength—not the ability to conjure instant macaroni and cheese.

The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang

When the number four spells disaster, Eugenia Wang’s twelfth birthday might just be her unluckiest yet.

The 100 Year Time Travelers

Jumping through time isn’t just science fiction; for two Viking children armed with magical runes, it is the only way to witness the unfolding story of the world.

Deeply Dave

He explores the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, but the strangest creature he finds might just be himself.

Blades of Furry (Series)

Forget figure skating—these animals are putting the fur in fury as they claw their way to the top of the ice-skating championships.

Astronautical!

Grab your helmet and prepare for launch—an interstellar adventure is about to blast off!

J vs. K

In the ultimate driveway showdown, can two brothers settle the score without breaking their bond?

Alex (series)

To challenge the current is to invite the future.

The Sparrow

A Sparrow’s Fight for Freedom in a New World

#Tumeke

What holds a community together?

Tim Te Maro and the Subterranean Heartsick Blues

When heartbreak leads to unexpected magic, who do you become?**

Ariā and the Kūmara God

A Celestial Quest to Save the World Below

The Night Race to Kawau

What happens when an ordinary family adventure becomes a desperate fight for survival?

The Tomo

A Heart-Stopping Descent into Courage

Hello Strange

What happens when an onject designed to fix a family starts to feel like a family member?

Iris And Me

A journey of words, war, and unwavering will.

Red Rocks

What happens when an ancient myth washes up on a modern shore?

The Grimmelings

An ancient darkness awakens in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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