Presented by: Square Enix Manga & Books, Flying Eye Books, Annick Press and LJ/SLJ Event Date and Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Join us for the first installment of our 2025 Spring Graphic Novels series, where leading publishers will converge to unveil an exciting array of graphic novels that will captivate patrons of every age and reading level this spring and summer. Delve into a vibrant world of storytelling from renowned creators as we get a sneak peek at their latest works with thrilling narratives, stunning artwork, and diverse characters. From epic adventures to intimate dramas, there's something for every reader to discover.
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Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman
A Wrinkle in Time meets Brave New World in this thought-provoking debut graphic novel about one girl’s quest to save her family's livelihood—and maybe existence itself.
Chloe and her older sister make souls by hand in an empty old house in the countryside. When their supply of breth—the raw material needed to make souls—runs dry, the evil MCorp tries to force them to franchise and make synthetic souls instead. Chloe sets out to the big city in hopes of finding a new source. And maybe a way to modernize their business that Lacey is so determined to keep in the past.
On a journey to find a real breth crop, untouched by MCorp’s greedy hands, Chloe uncovers long-buried family secrets—and starts to question whom to trust and what reality even is.
A beautifully rendered debut, Soul Machine is at once a metaphysical science-fiction story and a nuanced exploration of big ideas: spirituality, family, consciousness, and connection, but also unscrupulous consumption, megacorporations, and how egomaniac entrepreneurs impact our lives.
A Pond Full of Pals by Paige Walshe
A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He’s a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of picnicking humans, and befriending giant fish are all in a day’s work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he’s not giving up any time soon.
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance by Shinnosuke Kanazawa
A lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work!
There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they're on the job, and one they show when they're off the clock.
For coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku, this holds doubly true. Outside the office, these fashionistas don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people! So what happens when they form a connection after hours…;without recognizing who the other person is?
