Nidhi Chanani
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English
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First in a series, Nidhi Chanani's Super Boba Café is a sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color graphic novel about a secret teashop, an earthquake-causing monster, and an unforgettable summer.
In the fog-laden hills of San Francisco sits a sleepy independent boba café. Run by Jing Li and guarded by her kitty, Bao, it comfortably fades into the background. But inside the boba café, there's a secret....
In the fog-laden hills of San Francisco sits a sleepy independent boba café. Run by Jing Li and guarded by her kitty, Bao, it comfortably fades into the background. But inside the boba café, there's a secret....
2) Jukebox
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts ... glowing? Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from...
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 1
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Kitana, a self-proclaimed Shark Princess, and her best friend Mack go on an underwater adventure in an abandoned shipwreck"--
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Series
Shark princess volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and he's been working really hard on his routine. But after a high-flying performance, he becomes discouraged once he sees a more talented shark and decides to quit for good. Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's...
5) Pashmina
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Eager to learn more about her cultural identity and family history, teenaged Pryanka, a budding cartoon artist, is transported to India after finding a magical scarf.
7) Pashmina
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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A Junior Library Guild Selection 2017
Amazon Top Twenty Children's Book of the Year 2017
Amazon Best Book of the month December 2017
Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
Texas Maverick Graphic Novel 2017
Northern California Indie Bookseller Association Long-List Title
Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly,
8) Shark Party
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 2
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
Kitana and Mack are back!
Mack and all the other sharks are going to a party, but Kitana doesn't feel like shell-ebrating. Then she learns a mysterious shark in the deep ocean hasn't been invited. With Mack's sparkly sharkle lighting the way, the shark princesses set off on their newest adventure into the deep sea!
Mack and all the other sharks are going to a party, but Kitana doesn't feel like shell-ebrating. Then she learns a mysterious shark in the deep ocean hasn't been invited. With Mack's sparkly sharkle lighting the way, the shark princesses set off on their newest adventure into the deep sea!
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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"This sweet early reader comic can be read simply as an enjoyable story, or it can be a catalyst for discussion with younger readers about their sense of self."
—School Library Journal
Surf's up! Another fin-tastic graphic novel adventure awaits with your favorite shark princesses, Kitana and Mack!
Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing...
—School Library Journal
Surf's up! Another fin-tastic graphic novel adventure awaits with your favorite shark princesses, Kitana and Mack!
Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing...
10) Super boba café
Author
Series
Super Boba Cafe volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When her granddaughter Aria comes to stay with her, making it her mission to turn her boba café around, Jing Li, who is the secret keeper of the monster of San Francisco, is overrun with customers while Aria sneaks away to reason with the earthquake-causing monster.
11) Shark party
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 2
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Mack and all the other sharks are going to a party, but Kitana doesn't feel like shell-ebrating. Then she learns a mysterious shark in the deep ocean hasn't been invited. With Mack's sparkly sharkle lighting the way, the shark princesses set off on their newest adventure into the deep sea!
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Series
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Before Disney's animated classic, Aladdin, this story follows how the young princess of Agrabah learned to be a responsible owner and friend to her pet tiger, Rajah. Princess Jasmine loves Rajah, her new tiger cub. But living in the palace has rules, and Rajah finds them difficult to follow! He ruins pillows with his claws, knocks over potted plants, chases the palace peacock, and wakes Jasmine in the middle of the night with his yowling. If Jasmine...
16) Binny's Diwali
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.
17) Strong
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"This inspirational picture book memoir from the world's first openly gay professional stongman competitor speaks to the joyful power of discovering your strengths." -- Back cover.
This fictional autobiography follows Rob Kearney as he grows from a strong teen to a professional strongman and finds the courage to wear rainbows to the North American championship. Includes author's note.
18) Binny's Diwali
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English
Description
Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.
Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.