Most Popular Books by Vera Brosgol

"Beautifully drawn, brutally funny, brilliantly honest. Vera is such a good cartoonist I almost can’t stand it.” —Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile In Be Prepared, all Vera wants to do is fit in—but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there''s one summer camp in her price range—Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she''s found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares!

Anya could really use a friend. But her new BFF isn''t kidding about the "Forever" part . . . Of all the things Anya expected to find at the bottom of an old well, a new friend was not one of them. Especially not a new friend who''s been dead for a century. Falling down a well is bad enough, but Anya''s normal life might actually be worse. She''s embarrassed by her family, self-conscious about her body, and she''s pretty much given up on fitting in at school. A new friend—even a ghost—is just what she needs. Or so she thinks. Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, Anya''s Ghost is a wonderfully entertaining debut graphic novel from author/artist Vera Brosgol. This title has Common Core connections. Anya''s Ghost is a 2011 Kirkus Best Teen Books of the Year title. One of School Library Journal''s Best Fiction Books of 2011. One of Horn Book''s Best Fiction Books of 2011. Winner of the 2012 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Young Adults (Ages 12-17)

A wry and funny modern folktale about one grandma''s epic quest to finish her knitting, from Anya''s Ghost author Vera Brosgol.

An adorable cautionary tale from Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol We are the Little Guys. Yes, we are small. But there are a lot of us. Together we are strong, and we can get all we need. The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty. As they head off to find breakfast, they can conquer anything through teamwork—cross deep waters, dig through obstacles, and climb the tallest trees. Nothing can stop them! But as they begin to amass more than they need, the creatures in the forest ponder—what happens when no one can stop the Little Guys? This slyly funny and rambunctious read-aloud explores how strength in numbers only works when the whole community unites together. A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019 A 2019 Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2019 Book

Memory Jars is a perfect gift for graduation! A book about saving your favorite memories and keeping them close forever, from Vera Brosgol, creator of the Caldecott Honor book Leave Me Alone! Freda is devastated when she can’t eat all the delicious blueberries she’s picked. She has to wait a whole year before they’re back, and she doesn’t want to lose them! Then Gran reminds her that they can save blueberries in a jar, as jam. So Freda begins to save all her favorite things. But it turns out that saving everything also means she can’t enjoy anything, and Freda realizes that some things are best saved as memories. Memory Jars playfully encourages children to savor life''s ephemeral and enduring moments in funny and engaging ways. An ideal read aloud for those mourning a loved one, for teachers celebrating the end of the school year with students, or any time a child’s “frustrated by a good thing being over too soon.” -Booklist, starred review “A lovably quirky girl takes “preserving” to a whole new level. Add Brosgol’s signature big-eyed characters, a touch of dark humor and a mouthwatering jam recipe, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a sequel." -The New York Times A Booklist Editors'' Choice Winner

From Anya''s Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every fairy-tale you know on its head, and shows one girl''s crusade for the only thing that matters—her own independence. Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It’s a good plan! Or it would’ve been, if he wasn’t kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do?

Vera Brosgol torna, dopo anni dal suo debutto con il geniale Anya e il suo fantasma, e ci regala una storia quasi vera su quando, bambina, voleva andare ai campi estivi, ma preferì quello per immigrati russi, come lei, a uno di quelli per ragazzi americani. La vita del campeggio scout si rivela più dura del previsto e la piccola Vera si scoprirà a sperare che il tempo passi in fretta, per poter tornare a casa. Realistico, doloroso nel modo in cui lo sono le vere storie di crescita, e divertente come solo i libri di una grandissima narratrice sanno essere, Sempre pronti vi delizierà, e vi ricorderà le peggiori estati della vostra infanzia.

Magic, mystery, and a marvelous mailbox take two kids on a surprising adventure and, even, to a new dimension in this illustrated middle grade from bestselling comics creator Vera Brosgol. Perfect for fans of Greenwild and The Lost Library. Be careful what you wish for... After everything they’ve been through, Oliver and his mom finally have a place to call home. But Oliver’s fresh start feels more like a dead-end at his fancy new private school, where kids fly in on helicopters, wear the latest and most expensive sneakers, and go on luxury vacations. Oliver is only there because his mom’s the school custodian. Oliver wishes his life could be easier. And then one day, after slipping a wish into a mysterious mail slot, it suddenly comes true. Pizza for dinner? Yes! The rarest sneakers in the world? Yes! Everything he could ever want, without spending a cent? Yes, yes, yes! Oliver’s dreams are finally within his grasp... but what happens when he discovers that his wishes don’t come for free?

Anya a l’impression d’être en permanence la petite nouvelle : fille d’immigrés, elle n’a jamais réussi à trouver complètement sa place. Mais quand elle tombe dans un puits et découvre le fantôme qui s’y trouve, elle a l’impression de se faire son premier véritable ami. Les ennuis commencent quand ce fantôme, prénommé Emily, devient jaloux de tout ce qui remplit la vie d’Anya.

Arrivée de Russie, Vera veut à tout prix s’intégrer dans sa nouvelle vie à New York mais elle se rend compte très vite que ce n’est pas facile. Ses amies vivent dans des maisons luxueuses et leurs parents peuvent se permettrent beaucoup de choses comme de les envoyer dans les meilleures colonies de vacances du pays. Vera et sa mère n’ont pas les mêmes moyens et ne peuvent pas se permettre ces privilèges. Mais cette année, elle part dans une colonie de vacances russe où elle compte bien en profiter. Cependant, rien ne se passera comme Vera l’avait prévu.

Anya tiene problemas. No es la chica más popular del instituto. Su apellido ruso es impronunciable. Le sobran un par de kilitos. Está colada por el capitán del equipo de baloncesto... y encima ahora ha caído en un agujero donde hay un esqueleto humano. ¡Qué miedo! Pero en ese agujero conocerá a Emily, una niña fantasma que se convertirá en su mejor amiga y la ayudará a triunfar en el instituto. Claro que... los fantasmas tienen secretos, y el de Emily puede ser terrorífico...

Jane est une adolescente ordinaire et peu appréciée. Quand ses riches parents décèdent lors d''un accident, Jane, adolescente ordinaire, se retrouve dépossédée de ses biens, à moins qu''elle ne se marie avec son horrible cousin qui ne la considère qu''avec dédain. Son autre solution : trouver le plus rapidement possible son futur mari, en l''occurrence le beau Peter, qui pourrait ben accepter pour s''éloigner de son père le condamnant à un avenir qu''il n''a pas choisi. Le plan aurait été parfait, si Peter n''avait pas été kidnappé par une sirène ! Sa dernière chance de bonheur étant perdue dans les profondeurs de la mer, Jane doit s''aventurer dans le monde sous-marin pour sauver son fiancé. Les mystères et les créatures qui l''y attendent vont amener Jane, que tous voient comme banale et méprisable, à se découvrir une force et une volonté uniques.

Vera es una niña rusa que vive en Nueva York, en un ambiente un poco diferente al de su país. Un día conoce un campo de verano, como el que frecuentan sus amigas adineradas, y decide ir. Sin embargo, las cosas no serán como ella lo imagina, y aquellas dos semanas en el campo podrían ser las peores de toda su vida. ¡Prepárense! es una novela gráfica muy divertida que engancha al lector desde el comienzo. Las ilustraciones narran, de manera ágil, las experiencias de Vera en el campo de verano, sus angustias y aventuras. Es una bonita novela gráfica que nos muestra el efecto de las diferencias culturales y sociales, nos habla de la discriminación y la timidez, y de que siempre hay una manera ingeniosa de resolver los problemas.

SIGNEDJane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It''s a good plan! Or it would''ve been, if he wasn''t kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do? From Anya''s Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic that flips every fairy-tale you know, and shows one girl''s crusade for the only thing that matters - her own independence.

Let your imagination take flight with the first 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! “Most of the stories in this gorgeous color anthology are about flying, but the title also refers to its contributors starting to take wing. . . . As Scott McCloud notes in his afterword, they’re the future of comics.”—Publishers Weekly From the maiden voyage of a home-built plane to the adventures of a young courier and his flying whale, this first volume of Flight brought the titular theme and its many incarnations to life and collected the voices of brilliant illustrators and animators before they launched to fame. This comics anthology, featuring an afterword by Scott McCloud, is full of memorable and gorgeous tales from multiple New York Times bestselling authors, Eisner Award–winning creators, and Academy Award–nominated artists, including • Kazu Kibuishi, New York Times bestselling author of the Amulet series • Jen Wang, New York Times bestselling author of The Prince and the Dressmaker • Hope Larson, Eisner Award winner for her A Wrinkle in Time adaptation • Derek Kirk Kim, Eisner Award–winning creator of “Urgent Request” • Enrico Casarosa, Academy Award–nominated director of Luca • Clio Chiang, Academy Award–nominated artist on Raya and the Last Dragon • And more!

Uma garota e seus fantasmas em um quadrinho sobre identidade e aceitação Era uma vez uma menina chamada Anya, que havia emigrado da Rússia com a sua mãe para os Estados Unidos ainda criança. Em um dia cinzento, quando Anya caiu em um poço, ela achou que sua sorte não tinha como piorar. Lá dentro, ela conheceu Emily, o fantasma de uma garota que foi brutalmente assassinada. Além de sentir vergonha da própria família e de sua ascendência russa, de não se encaixar no colégio e não aceitar o próprio corpo, agora ela tem um fantasma na sua cola... Sua coleção de quadrinhos está prestes a ficar um pouco mais assombrada. O Fantasma de Anya , estreia de Vera Brosgol, é o novo lançamento da Caveira, e chega para fazer o selo DarkSide® Graphic Novel crescer ainda mais. Em tons de azul, preto e branco, Vera Brosgol conta a história de uma garota que precisa ajudar um fantasma a descobrir a causa de sua morte — mas que, no caminho, acaba lidando com questões que ultrapassam a barreira do sobrenatural. Porém, quando Emily começa a ajudá-la nas provas e decide fazer tudo o que está ao seu alcance para aproximar Anya do garoto de quem ela gosta, Anya vê que talvez ter uma amiga do Outro Lado não seja tão ruim assim. Ou ao menos é isso o que ela pensa. Vencedor dos prêmios Eisner, Harvey e Cybils na categoria Melhor Publicação para Jovens Adultos, O Fantasma de Anya é um coming-of-age sobrenatural, arrepiante, sarcástico e sincero. Nascida na Rússia, Vera Brosgol aborda com muita sensibilidade a vida de uma família imigrante em outro país, e a importância de aceitarmos nossas raízes e cultivar a sensação de pertencimento em um lugar onde nem sempre parecemos ser bem-vindos. O Fantasma de Anya chega no padrão de qualidade sobrenatural da Caveira para fazer companhia a títulos como Floresta dos Medos, Francis e A Menina do Outro Lado. Uma história sobre (re)encontrar a própria essência e, principalmente, sobre não ter medo de ser quem nascemos para ser.

Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting.

Anya a l''impression d''être en permanence la petite nouvelle au village : fille d''immigrés, elle n''a jamais réussi à trouver complètement sa place. Mais quand elle tombe dans un puits et découvre le fantôme qui s''y trouve, elle a l''impression de se faire un véritable premier ami. Les ennuis commencent quand le fantôme devient jaloux de tout ce qui remplit la vie d''Anya.

Komiksový příběh, ve kterém autorka čerpá z vlastních dětských zážitků. Vera chce zapadnout mezi ostatní a najít kamarády, ale pro dívku z předměstí a s ruskými kořeny to není žádná legrace. Děti v jejím okolí bydlí v honosných domech a jezdí na nejlepší letní tábory, což si Veřina máma nemůže dovolit. Je tu ovšem jedno levnější řešení - skautský tábor pro všechny děti krajanů, kteří z domoviny odešli. Vera se nedobrovolně vydává vstříc dobrodružství, kde budou výzvou nejen namyšlené skautky a všudypřítomní komáři, ale také kadibudka z nejhorších nočních můr. Tohle léto Vera zkrátka zvládne jedině s vypětím všech sil a pokud najde skutečné přátele. Naštěstí objeví, že má velký talent pro kreslení. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.