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Lost and Found: Based on a True Story has been nominated for the Forest of Reading's Silver Birch Express Award.

October 15, 2024
Lost & Found: Based on a True Story has been nominated for a major Canadian book award: the Forest of Readings's Silver Birch Express Award!

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October 14, 2024
An interactive manga art lesson from Mei's new book, plus other fun art activities, including a Draw Your Pet session! Catch the livestream on YouTube Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10am PST / 1pm EST.

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Draw Quick & Easy Anime Manga Eyes

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How to Draw Cute Animals for Beginners

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Featured Graphic Novel

Lost & Found: Based on a True Story is an inspiring graphic novel memoir to encourage children to overcome challenges in new schools and environments, and be proud of who they are!

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Published by Union Square Kids, New York

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Nominated for the American Library Association (ALA)'s 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List

Book Industry Reviews

★ "Yu’s fictionalized biographical immigration story highlights perseverance and creative problem solving. The ‘Note to Readers,’ author’s note, and bonus story are fantastic additions... Highly recommended." — School Library Journal STARRED Review

"This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country." — Publishers Weekly

"Charming, funny, and full of heart." — Kirkus Reviews

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Featured How to Draw Book

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Published by DK

Manga Drawing School: Take Your Art to the Next Level, Step-by-Step is the ULTIMATE how to draw manga book!

Manga Drawing School includes:

  • 250+ pages filled with invaluable content
  • 50+ step-by-step lessons for all skill levels
  • 700+ tips, tricks, drawing secrets, & annotations
  • 1,000+ gorgeous images large & small

Over 50 step-by-step drawing lessons to boost your art skills and creativity.
Over 700 art secrets, tips, tricks, comparisons, and annotations!
Over 1,000 illustrations and images, including characters for inspiration.
Learn how to draw manga characters and different art, cartoon, and comic styles.

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