Graphic Novel Book Club: Winter

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Love graphic novels and comics? Join us as we talk about our favorite stories and enjoy tasty snacks. January’s theme is Winter stories. Bring your favorite graphic novel/comic that takes place in the Winter or is the perfect read for Winter. Open to 6th-12th graders. Register online.


Justice League: Endless Winter

“Endless Winter” chapter one! The crossover event of the season begins here! The Justice League encounters an extinction-level global storm brewing at the former site of the Fortress of Solitude. Enter the Frost King, a monster mad with power with an army at his command! What devastating mystery lies in his past? And how does he tied to Queen Hippolyta, Swamp Thing, Viking Prince, and their reluctant ally, Black Adam? Two timelines will reveal further clues and secrets throughout each chapter of this blockbuster tale!

A House Divided: The Winter of Walking Stone

After saving her house and the nearby town from a magical flood, Henrietta Achilles prepares to settle in for the winter. But as her friends say farewell and depart the manor, a strange army of walking statues begins heading her way. With her allies elsewhere, Henrietta will have to search for help in the unlikeliest of places. . . .

White Bird

In R. J. Palacio’s collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Told in graphic-novel form, White Bird is Grandmère’s story as a young Jewish girl hidden away by a family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.


Reborn as a Polar Bear, The Legend of How I Became a Forest Guardian, Vol. 1

After devoted mountain climber Kumakichi Kumada falls into a ravine, he wakes up in the middle of a forest in another world…as a polar bear! Now this tough Ursus maritimus is looking after six werewolf sisters on the run from the humans tyrannizing their clan. Keeping his wits about him and using his knowledge from his past life, the next “mountain” for him to climb will be making a comfortable life in the forest for everyone!

A Polar Bear In Love, Vol. 1

A polar bear falls in love with a seal, but the seal thinks the polar bear is trying to eat it!

Space Boy, vol. 6

To Amy, everyone has a flavor . . . and she has finally figured out Oliver’s! His flavor is orange with a hint of cinnamon–bright and alive, full of passion and love.

Amy’s friends are hurting, Cassie and David broke up, Amy is failing history, and she is afraid Oliver is going somewhere far away and never coming back . . . but even if she can’t fix everything for her friends, it still means something to be there with them. And working on her extra credit might just help Amy discover answers to some of the mysteries surrounding Oliver.


Science Comics: Polar Bears, Survival on the Ice

Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you’ll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that is rapidly changing beyond their control. Living with super insulated bodies in a world that’s melting? For polar bears, keeping cool is the name of the game!

Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you’re a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, Science Comics is for you!

Batman: Cold Days, Vol. 8

In the aftermath of the wedding of Batman and Catwoman, the Dark Knight’s life has changed completely. Having walked down the aisle, how will this new Bruce Wayne view himself? What is to become of Batman now?

Don’t miss out on the newest installment of this best-selling, critically acclaimed graphic novel series written by breakout star Tom King, and featuring art by Lee Weeks and Tony S. Daniel.

Lore Olympus

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of mythology’s most well-known stories from creator Rachel Smythe. Featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story, Smythe’s original Eisner-nominated web-comic Lore Olympus brings the Greek Pantheon into the modern age with this sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.


Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier, The Man on the Wall

After the tragedy of Original Sin, what becomes of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier? Discover the cosmic answer here, as Bucky takes his place as the newest secret protector of Earth! Wounded by a mystery bullet, Bucky traces the evidence to Asgard, where a secret lurks underneath the kingdom. Bucky has the key – but first he must face the Frozen Wolves of Niffleheim! Then, on the planet Mer-z-bow, Bucky meets his match! And as the Winter Soldier comes face to face with Crossbones, we leap 200 years into the future and discover how Bucky’s actions will affect the Marvel Universe to come! It’s a vision of the future like none you’e ever seen before! But who took a shot at Bucky? Why? And what will be the cost of his action?

Let’s Make Dumplings

Chef Hugh Amano and comics artist Sarah Becan invite you to explore the big little world of Asian dumplings! Ideal for both newbies and seasoned cooks, this comic book cookbook takes a fun approach to a classic treat that is imbued with history across countless regions. From wontons to potstickers, buuz to momos, Amano’s expert guidance paired with Becan’s colorful and detailed artwork prove that intricate folding styles and flavorful fillings are achievable in the home kitchen.

Let’s Make Dumplings! includes dumpling lore; a master folding guide that familiarizes readers with popular styles, like the pleated crescent of a potsticker or the 4-pointed star of a crab rangoon; and a series of cooking directions to choose from, such as steaming or pan-frying. The recipes range from savory Gyoza to sweet Cambodian Num Kom; from classic Baozi to riffs such as Sesame Chicken Dumplings.

Whether it is the family-style eating experience of stacked steamer baskets filled with succulent shumai and plump xiaolongbao or the interactive process of working together to fold hundreds of jiaozi for a celebration, Let’s Make Dumplings! captures the deep level of connection that dumplings bring to any gathering and shows you how to re-create it in your own home.

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