New Releases by Rebecca Sugar

What do you do when the people you love are declining right in front of your eyes? What can you do but rage at all that is cruel, laugh at all that is absurd, and show up for whatever happens next? Mira Cayne’s father has been in physical decline for decades, ever since his spinal cord injury at the age of forty-four. He was never the dad who ran a marathon, but he was the strongest and most resilient man Mira knew. Now, at seventy-nine, Matt Frank is recovering from his second surgery, and Mira can see a change in him. The compounding effects of old age and his infirmity are taking a toll on his fighting spirit, and Mira is trying to be strong for them both. She isn’t sure she is up to the task. As Matt heals, his fragile condition produces daily indignities that offer the father and daughter a choice: to laugh or to cry. Luckily for Mira, she is built just like her father, and there is no doubt which choice they will make. But everything isn’t funny. Mae, Matt’s nanny since childhood and Mira’s as well, is dying. She has been in the family for more than seventy years. Mae Boyd is their history and their memory, and they love her. Who will they be when she is gone? Mira clings to strength and inspiration wherever she can find them: Mae’s Bible, her friends’ courage, her father’s iron will, and her daughter’s smile. She grapples with faith—her own lapsed Jewish commitment and Mae’s unyielding Christian belief. She fights her fears and confronts her rage, all while navigating the challenges of shifting family relationships.

In this early comic work of Rebecca Sugar, creator of the Emmy nominated Steven Universe, she shows the development of a budding young artist in an entertaining, thoughtful read with a lot of heart. All of the elements that Rebecca has come to be known for. Pug Davis is a curmudgeonly astronaut in the vein of Buck Rodgers via John Wayne. He also happens to have the head of a Pug. Reluctantly teamed with his sensitive partner, Blouse, he fights aliens in space so we don’t have to fight them here. Presented for the first time in full color.

All new stories from the world of the Cartoon Network Emmy® Award-nominated series Steven Universe™, featuring an all new story about Lars. TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO GEM HAS GONE BEFORE! From slinging donuts in Beach City to swashbuckling his way across the galaxy in a stolen spaceship, Lars has come a long way. And now with the Off Colors as his dependable and devoted crew, he’ll travel even further into the cosmos. But how deep is this newfound confidence? And what happens when the entire crew’s lives depend on him? Blas and Bagnoli blast us into hyperspace for an out-of-this-world journey into a mysterious nebula that forces our daring cast of gems, humans, and fusions to confront their deepest, darkest fears. Acclaimed writer Terry Blas (Hotel Dare) and artist Gabriele Bagnoli reveal Lars and the Off Colors’ hidden truths, as Steven and Connie join them in space for a mind-bending adventure no fan can miss. Collects Steven Universe #25-28.

FOREVER FRIENDSHIPS …ACTIVATE! It’s never a dull day for Steven and The Crystal Gems in this collection of all new adventures! Peridot looks to Steven and Greg for help in learning about the power of music; Vidalia and Onion try to cheer up Steven; Cat Steven needs Connie to help Steven learn to be a better owner; and Pearl helps Steven try to find the perfect birthday surprise for Connie! Writer Grace Kraft and artist Rii Abrego (Adventure Time™) present all new stories from the world of the Cartoon Network Emmy® Award-nominated series featuring all your favorite characters! Collects Steven Universe™ #21-24.

The interactive story of magical beings from another world and how one very special boy came to be, by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Answer. Once upon a time, a silly, impossible little Gem named Pink Diamond ran away from her homeworld to the planet Earth. She transformed into Rose Quartz and gave up her existence to create a half-human child, Steven Universe. But so long as Steven has her Gem, can they BOTH exist? Is he her? Is she him? Is she trapped inside his Gem? This is so DISORIENTING! In a story unlike any other—made up of multiple points of view—who gets to tell the Tale of Steven? . . . The official picture-book adaptation of the Steven Universe special “Change Your Mind” by the series creator Rebecca Sugar. “The Tale of Steven is a storybook unlike any other, in an interactive format that tells the same story from multiple viewpoints, inviting the reader to interact with the story as they wish.” —The Hollywood Reporter “Beneath the surface Tale of Steven is a wonderfully smart commentary on bias and perspective, and how different points of view can all color and reframe the same story.” —Gizmodo “Challenging in all the right ways, heartstring-tugging and entertaining.” —Animation Magazine

This epically large collection brings KaBOOM!''s Steven Universe comics to you in a prestigious hardcover format. They are the Crystal Gems and they always save the day. Defending Beach City and planet earth from evil, no one love deeper, fights harder than Steven Universe. This one-of-a-kind collection brings together over thirty stories set in Cartoon Network’s Emmy Award-winning series Steven Universe, including a short by series creator Rebecca Sugar and storyboard artist Lamar Abrams.

Steven spends quality one-on-one time to tackle complicated emotions with a variety of fan-favorite characters from the hit Emmy Award-nominated Cartoon Network TV series! WE’VE ALL GOT EACH OTHER! After so much time defending the Earth, Steven and the Crystal Gems know the value of teamwork and asking for help. Join Steven on a series of one-on-one adventures with your favorite characters from around Beach City. Explore what it means to feel at home with Lapis and Peridot. See Greg relive his days as a rock star and join Garnet on a solo mission. Oh, and sneak out with Amethyst to join Jenny and Kiki at a concert! Writer Grace Kraft (Ornithia) and artist Rii Abrego (Rick & Morty) guide Steven and the Crystal Gems as they learn what it means to rely on one another in these all-new stories from Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe.

An all-new set of adventures for the characters of the hit Cartoon Network TV series! Steven, the Crystal Gems, and the whole Beach City gang embark on new adventures: Steven and the Gems enter a wrestling league, get lost in a haunted corn maze, and find a mysterious beach house. Join writers Melanie Gillman and Grace Kraft with illustrators Katy Farina (The Amazing World of Gumball) and Rii Abrego for the ongoing exploits of Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe.

The Gems tell Steven about how they built his house and the struggles that ensued working together. Guest starring fan-favorite fusion Sugilite!

Cartoon Network’s breakout hit begins all-new comic adventures here! In all new adventures in the world of Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe, Steven helps a baby songbird find its mother, takes part in a food truck competition, attends a Renaissance Faire, and visits possibly the scariest place of all--the Prom! Writer Melanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies) and artist Katy Farina (The Amazing World of Gumball) team up for the start of new adventures with Steven, the Crystal Gems, and all of Beach City.

A new book about love and friendship by New York Times bestselling author and creator of Steven Universe, Rebecca Sugar. When Gems fuse, their forms combine to create a Gem that is bigger, stronger, and more powerful than they are apart. But more importantly, Fusion is a process built on love, trust, and communication. It''s like a dance that is perfectly in sync, or a conversation filled with perfect understanding. Learn all about Fusion with Steven, Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and the rest of the Gems on Earth as they share what Fusion--and love--mean to them. A perfect gift for Valentine''s Day or any special occasion.

"Originally published in single magazine form as Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems No. 1-4"--Title page verso.

This New York Times best-selling storybook by Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar explores the meaning of love as Ruby and Sapphire look to build a new life on a strange planet called Earth. Dazzling illustrations from show artists Elle Michalka and Tiffany Ford capture Ruby and Sapphire''s wonder and surprise as their story takes a course that fate never planned for them. The Answer is not only a charming love story, but also tells the origin of Garnet, leader of the Crystal Gems. Garnet''s story of self-discovery will be treasured by Steven Universe fans of all ages. From the Hardcover edition.

An all-new Steven Universe adventure! The Gems tell Steven a spooky story about a monster who turns bad Gems into glass and shatters them. Pearl assures a terrified Steven that it''s just a story, but suddenly people around Beach City start turning up frozen in glass ...

Introducing the Crystal Gems from Steven Universe! The Crystal Gems--Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl--are three of the toughest heroes on earth. They are also mentors to Steven Universe, a gem/human hybrid boy whose mother was a great Gem leader. This guide, told from Steven''s point-of-view and written by the show''s very own creator, Rebecca Sugar, is packed with facts about the Crystal Gems'' powers, abilities, and origins, It also includes original art and a special introduction from Rebecca Sugar. This book is a must-have for any Steven Universe fan!