New Release: MY AUNT IS A MONSTER

MY AUNT IS A MONSTER by Reimena Yee
(RH Graphic, Oct 2022)

Safia thought that being blind meant she would only get to go on adventures through her audiobooks. This all changes when she goes to live with a distant and mysterious aunt, Lady Whimsy, who takes Safia on the journey of a lifetime!

While the reclusive Lady Whimsy stops an old rival from uncovering the truth behind her disappearance, Safia experiences parts of the world she had only dreamed about. But when an unlikely group of chaotic agents comes after Whimsy, Safia is forced to confront the adventure head-on. For the first time in her life, Safia is the hero of her own story, and she must do what she can to save the day…and maybe find some friends along the way.

Select praise for MY AUNT IS A MONSTER:

  • Booklist starred review: “Gorgeous artwork tidily carries the plot through, and the plot is packed."

  • Publishers Weekly starred review: “Heartwarming to the very last page.”

  • Kirkus review: “Adorable and diverting.”

  • School Library Journal review: “A heartfelt, high-energy, richly inked caper with plenty of pauses for legend-building, and a multi-faceted, fun read.”

New Release: SÉANCE TEA PARTY

SÉANCE TEA PARTY by Reimena Yee (Random House Graphic, September 2020)

SÉANCE TEA PARTY by Reimena Yee (Random House Graphic, September 2020)

Growing up sounds terrible.

No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that? Not Lora.

After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house — and Lora’s old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends . . . but unfortunately, not everything can last forever.

Select praise for SÉANCE TEA PARTY:

  • Booklist review: “Yee’s art is loose and bright, and the colors are vibrant, bringing a diverse cast to life. An empathetic look at a late bloomer.”

  • Kirkus review: “While this is Yee’s middle-grade debut, she is a veteran of comic books, and it shows. She artfully balances complex character arcs and suspense while bringing a touch of fantasy and wonder… A coming-of-age tale that is both comforting and wonderfully peculiar.”

  • School Library Journal review: “A beautifully illustrated, bittersweet coming-of-age story for anyone grappling with the joy and sorrow of growing up, growing old, and moving on.”

  • The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books starred review: “A perfect choice for young readers… Alexa and Lora show that nothing you love is ever truly gone and growing up can be a blessing.”

Awards!

AS THE CROW FLIES by Melanie Gillman won the 2018 EGL Best of Middle Grade Award and is on the shortlist for the 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics.

ELEMENTS: FIRE, edited by Taneka Stotts, won the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Anthology.

MONSTER SCIENCE, illustrated by Phil McAndrew (and written by Helaine Becker), was named a 2018 Forest of Reading Silver Birch Honor book.

O HUMAN STAR by Blue Delliquanti won a 2018 Prism Award in the Webcomics category.

THE CARPET MERCHANT OF KONSTANTINIYYA by Reimena Yee was nominated for a 2018 Eisner Award in the Best Digital Comic category.

THE WITCH BOY by Molly Ostertag won the 2018 EBSCO SEE-IT Award, won a 2018 Prism Award in the Mainstream Comics and Graphic Novels category, and is on the shortlist for the 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics.