New Releases by Svetlana Chmakova

Let your imagination take flight with the fifth volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today’s most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi! “The beautiful art throughout is a pleasure.”—Publishers Weekly From a couple’s perilous voyage across a floating monster bridge to the earthbound adventures of a girl who claims to be from Pluto, this fifth volume of Flight collects the voices of brilliant illustrators and animators before they launched to fame. This reissued comics anthology is full of memorable and gorgeous tales from multiple New York Times bestselling authors and Eisner Award–winning artists, including: • Kazu Kibuishi, New Yorak Times bestselling author of the Amulet series • Svetlana Chmakova, New York Times bestselling author of Awkward and the Dramacon series • Sonny Liew, Eisner Award–winning author of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye • Steve Hamaker, Eisner Award–winning colorist of Bone by Jeff Smith • Chris Appelhans, director of Wish Dragon and K-Pop Demon Hunters • Graham Annable, Academy Award–nominated co-director of The Boxtrolls • And more!

After her terrible adventures in the Silent Woods, Na’ya’s world seems to have returned to normal...that is, except for the nightmares that keep haunting her. What she needs is the power to protect everyone in case the evil scientist returns, and she has the perfect solution - she’ll turn into a dragon, once and for all! With help from Ailis and Jasper, everything seems to be going according to plan. But what’s that dark shadow slithering around the spellcasting range...? Acclaimed author of Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova, returns to the fantastical night realm, full of magic, adventure, and...dragons!

Contrairement à sa petite sœur Letty, Felicity a du mal à terminer les projets qu’elle commence, même sa super bande dessinée ! Pourtant, elle le sait, un jour elle fera quelque chose de grandiose. En attendant, elle doit supporter les remarques de Letty et fuir les mauvais regards de Joseph. Qu’est-ce qui lui prend ? Du jour au lendemain, il est devenu son pire ennemi. Heureusement, Felicity peut se changer les idées en participant à un concours organisé par son collège. Et elle compte bien le remporter pour montrer à tout le monde de quoi elle est capable !

A teen manga writer deals with new friends and an old flame at this year’s anime convention in the second volume of this romantic manga series. It''s Christie’s second year at the Yatta Anime convention—and the drama continues to heat up. With her new partner-in-crime, a.k.a. artiste extraordinaire Bethany, she is again promoting her comic. Matt is also back in town, but to Christie’s shock, he came with a girlfriend! Now, not only does Christie have to fend off close-minded manga fans, she also has to try to keep her heart clear of Matt. But in the twilight that separates friendship from something more, things often get a little complicated . . . and at a convention anything is possible. Praise for Dramacon, Volume 1 “Smart, witty, and moving. . . . Using every visual manga convention to its fullest, this ripping little tale is strong and expressive enough to reveal real emotional depth.” —Publishers Weekly “A fun read from beginning to end . . . Compelling enough that you’ll be wanting to find out how things turn out in volume 2. It deals with pretty interesting everyday life relationship matters, so if you’re into that kind of thing and enjoy comedy, you’ll definitely find it to your liking.” —IGN.com

Felicity’s sure she’s going to do something big. Exactly what is still a mystery, but she’ll figure it out. Her sister, Letty, teases Felicity that she never finishes stuff, but that’s just because Letty is so perfect. Still, life is good with plenty of friends—drawing with the art club and playing games with her buddies keep her busy. But when she decides to join a contest to show Letty that she can get things done, Felicity begins to wonder if friends becoming enemies is easier than she thought. Are they really enemies, though…? What does it even mean to be enemies? And...who is it that she needs the most on her side...?

C''est le premier jour de Pénélope dans son nouveau collège. Autant dire, l''angoisse totale. Lorsqu''elle trébuche sur le nerd du coin, Jaime Thompson, elle a déjà brisé la première règle. Les élèves commencer à l''appeler la "petite amie du geek." Face à la situation de crise, Pénélope ne trouve pas mieux que de repousser violemment Jaime et de s''enfuir en courant. Mais Pénélope reste morte de honte en repensant à la façon dont elle a traité Jaime. Elle va réaliser que, parfois, il faut briser les règles pour survivre au collège.

After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member.

Dans le Royaume de la Nuit, les vampires, les métamorphes, les sorcières et autres êtres de la nuit qui passent pour des humains, rôdent dans les rues... mais ils doivent quand même aller à l''école ! Ailiset Na''yasont des élèves plutôt moyennes (PAS des losers!), mais quand une ombre commence à s’installer et qu''un camarade de classe a un comportement étrange, elles sont les premières à le remarquer. Alors, quand le petit frère de Na''yadisparaît, cela devient personnel. Il est temps d’affronter les secrets des bois silencieux !

Remember Maribella from Awkward? Catch up with her in her new town and new life! And don''t miss Svetlana Chmakova''s latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

In the Night Realm, vampires, shifters, weirns, and other night things passing for human prowl the streets... but they still have to go to school! Ailis and Na''ya are pretty average students (NOT losers), but when a shadow starts looming and a classmate gets all weird, they are the first to notice. It gets personal, though, when Na''ya''s little brother D''esh disappears-It''s time to confront the secrets of the forbidden mansion in the Silent Woods! Join the acclaimed author of Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova, for an outing into her favorite fantastical world full of magic and adventure!

Ever wonder what Jensen''s diary looks like? Flip through its imaginative and adventure-filled pages! And don''t miss Svetlana Chmakova''s latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

What will Jaime do when he finds another boy''s name in a heart that Peppi drew? Take a stroll through the halls of Berrybrook Middle School after Awkward! And don''t miss Svetlana Chmakova''s latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

Schools may lock up for the night, but class is in session for an entirely different set of students. In the Nightschool, vampires, werewolves, and weirns (a particular breed of witches) learn the fundamentals of everything from calculus to spell casting. Alex is a young weirn whose education has always been handled through homeschooling, but circumstances seem to be drawing her closer to the Nightschool. Will Alex manage to weather the dark forces gathering?

When Christie settles in the Artist Alley of her first ever anime convention, she only sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she has started with her boyfriend. But conventions are never what you expect and soon the whirlwind of events sweeps Christie off her feet and changes her life. Who is the mysterious cosplayer that won''t even take off his sunglasses indoors? What do you do when you fall in love with a guy who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days?

College students Christie and Bethany are back to pimp their comic at the LAC, this time to a delightfully large crowd of loyal fans who read it online. Bethany''s glowing with pride since her mascot art won the contest and is now on every t-shirt and program at the con. They are the stars this year!

Plan your months, learn how to draw, write your journals, and read brand-new short stories! The fourth book of the Berrybrook Middle School series, Diary, is a very special journal including not only sticker sheets and "one sketch a day" pages but also brand new stories from the author set in the Berrybrook universe! Find out all about Peppi''s and Jaime''s project, write your own daily entries right next to Jensen''s journal pages, and take a glimpse at the new life of a familiar face who''s moved to a new town!

Follow the Awkward tales of the students at Berrybrook Middle School as they Bravely face their everyday lives...even when they have a Crush! You can even write your own story in the Diary in this all-in-one box set!

Jorge est très grand et très massif. Peut-être un peu trop. Au collège, on le prend pour un dur lui qui n’a jamais fait de mal à une mouche. Heureusement il y a Olivia et Garett, ses deux meilleurs amis qui l’empêchent d’être trop solitaire. Dans cet endroit trop petit pour lui, il perdra son flegme absolu devant la pétillante Jasmine. Face à elle, il ne comprend pas, il bégaie, se met à rougir, fait des trucs idiots. Se pourrait-il qu’il soit croc’ ?

Following the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, Svetlana Chmakova''s award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment - CRUSH! Jorge seems to have it all together. He''s big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he''s also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants?

La autora de Raritos vuelve a deslumbrarnos con una nueva historia sobre un chico que tiene que aprender a ser valiente. #Raritos ¿Qué significa ser valiente? En sus fantasías, Jensen es un superhéroe que invierte su tiempo en salvar al mundo. Pero en el cole, la realidad es totalmente distinta: las mates le resultan indescifrables y hacer amigos no es su mejor habilidad. Además, Jenny y Akilah, las encargadas del periódico de la escuela, le han acogido como chico de los recados y también como conejillo de Indias para un proyecto sobre acoso escolar que tienen entre manos. De repente y sin previo aviso, Jensen tiene que enfrentarse a una realidad para la que no está preparado. ¿Le servirán de algo sus fantasías o tendrá que arremangarse y buscar soluciones reales a sus problemas también reales? El mundo del Instituto Berrybrook se amplía en esta esperada continuación del premiado Raritos de Svetlana Chmakova, con la historia de un niño que encuentra su propia manera de ser «valiente».

Norma 1 para sobrevivir en el cole: No dejes que los abusones sepan que existes. Norma 2 para sobrevivir en el cole: Encuentra gente con intereses similares a los tuyos y ¡únete a ellos! #Raritos Al empezar su primer día en el nuevo cole, Penelope (Peppi) Torres tiene sus normas muy claras. Pero cuando se tropieza en el pasillo con el chico más tímido del curso, Jamie Thompson, se da cuenta de que la ha liado: ¡ha roto la primera norma! En seguida los abusones empiezan a llamarla «la novia del empollón». ¿Y cómo lo soluciona ella? ¡Empujando a Jamie para salir corriendo! Por suerte la segunda norma sí que la cumple y se une al club de arte. ¡Guay! Pero todo se complica cuando entran en guerra con el club de ciencias... Muy pronto Peppi se dará cuenta de que para sobrevivir al cole, a veces hay que romper las normas.

Dans ses rêves les plus fous, Jensen s’imagine en super-héros, celui qui sauverait l’humanité de l’invasion zombies à venir. La réalité est très différente. Chaque jour au collège est un défi : survivre à un cours de math, esquiver les crétins qui surnomme « gros tas », se faire des amis... C’est presque pire qu’une attaque de zombies !Les rares moments de paix sont les cours de dessin : entouré de Peppi, Tess et les autres, Jensen se sent a peu près en sécurité. Mais peut-il vraiment dire que ce sont ses amis ? Les vrais amis n’oublient pas de vous réserver une place à la cantine, ne se moque pas de votre passion pour la science-fiction...

In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different - math is hard, getting along with friends is hard...Even finding a partner for the class project is a big problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure''s on even more once the school newspaper''s dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen''s always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone''s cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real life problems? The charming world of Berrybrook Middle School gets a little bigger in this highly anticipated follow up to Svetlana Chmakova''s award winning Awkward with a story about a boy who learns his own way of being Brave!

Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don''t get noticed by the mean kids. Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them. On her first day at her new school, Penelope--Peppi--Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she''s already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the "nerder girlfriend." How does she handle this crisis? By shoving poor Jaime and running away! Falling back on rule two and surrounding herself with new friends in the art club, Peppi still can''t help feeling ashamed about the way she treated Jaime. Things are already awkward enough between the two, but to make matters worse, he''s a member of her own club''s archrivals--the science club! And when the two clubs go to war, Peppi realizes that sometimes you have to break the rules to survive middle school!

"Schools may lock up for the night, but class is in session for an entirely different set of students. In the Nightschool, vampires, werewolves, and weirns (a particular breed of witches) learn the fundamentals of everything from calculus to spell casting. Alex is a young weirn whose education has always been handled through homeschooling, but circumstances seem to be drawing her closer to the Nightschool. Will Alex manage to weather the dark forces gathering?"--P. [4] of cover, vol. 1.