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Children's Round Table
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Promoting & improving library services to children & young people, & supporting those who serve them in TxLA. Sponsors the Texas Bluebonnet Award, Texas 2x2 Reading List, and Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List. https://linktr.ee/CRTxLA
✨Starred Title Spotlight✨

"We Are Big Time" by Hena Khan, illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui. Grades 3-5. Genre: Sports, Realistic Fiction

Inspired by a true story, new Muslim student Aliya joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns about teamwork and herself.
#kidsgraphicnovels
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
✨Starred Title Spotlight✨
"The Light Inside" by Dan Misdea. Grades K-2. Genre: Fantasy, Scary

In this heartwarming, wordless tale, a timid jack-o'-lantern finds its courage in the darkest of places while searching for its favorite toy.

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - From slice-of-life to historical fiction, realistic tales bring us closer to the story!

"Alterations" by Ray Xu. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Realistic Fiction

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Embrace the magic in these whimsical and weird tales of adventure and friendship!
1) Atana and the Firebird by Vivian Zhou. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
✨Starred Title Spotlight✨
"Nancy Spector, Monster Detective: The Case of the Missing Spot" by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Linh Pham. Grades K-5. Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Scary

It's not easy to find a lost invisible dog! Perfect for fans of "Dungeon Critters" and "The Mighty Jack".
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - These stories have just enough eerie elements to make for a frightfully good time!

For the full 2025 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/tools-resour...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
Current List - Texas Library Association
The Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List is a recommended reading list designed for children in grades K-5. The purpose of the list is to encourage students to explore a variety of current graphic novels.
txla.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"Super Small: Miniature Marvels of the Natural World" by Tiffany Stone, illustrated by Ashley Spires. Grades K-2. Genre: Poetry, Science (non-fiction)

Zany rhymes and engaging illustrations make these tiny superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page!
#kidsgraphicnovels
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
💖Little Mav Favorite Friday💖
"Taxi Ghost" by Sophie Escabasse. Grades 3-5. Genre: Fantasy

In this hilarious & heartwarming story, a young girl learns puberty brings big changes...like seeing ghosts! Helping these spectral visitors shows her the power of compassion and community.
#kidsgraphicnovels
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"Sky and Ty: Howdy, Partner" by Steve Breen. Grades K-2. Genre: Animal Fantasy, Humor

Meet the new cowgirl and her T. Rex pardner delivering delightful laughs and rollicking adventure along with their packages. No task is too big or too small for this duo!
#kidsgraphicnovels
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"Looking for Peppermint or Life in the Forest" by Maxwell Eaton III. Grades K-5. Genre: Science (non-fiction), Adventure

A delightful mix of facts and fiction; this tale of a lost pup leads to loads of learning about the great outdoors!
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
September 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Open the gateway to understanding with the relatable characters and familiar struggles of Realistic Fiction!

1) "Boom!" by by Paul Meisel. Grades K-2.

Link to full 2025 reading list in our Bio!
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
September 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"Scroll" by Hui Li.Grade K-2. Genre: Realistic Fiction, Fantasy
Spanning themes of art and history, this inventive story introduces children to Chinese characters, celebrates family and tradition, and shows how ingenuity and kindness can save the day.
#kidsgraphicnovels
September 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
💖Favorite Friday💖
"The Night Librarian" by Christopher Lincoln. Grades 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Mystery

Two siblings discover characters are literally bursting from the books in their favorite library. Aided by the Night Librarian, they must put a stop to the chaos and destruction before it's too late!
September 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"Kitten Ninja" by Colleen A.F. Venable & Marcie Colleen, illustrated by Ellen Stubbings. Grades K-2. Genre: Animal Fantasy, Humor
This prequel to the Cat Ninja series brings tiny Kitten Ninja face to face with tiny foes!

Full list: txla.org/tools-resour...
#kidsgraphicnovels
August 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
💖Favorite Friday💖
"Rover and Speck: Splash Down!" by Jonathan Roth. Grades: K-5. Genre: Science (non-fiction), Science Fiction

This combination of accessible STEM content, kid-friendly humor and adventure is sure to satisfy space fans and beyond.

Full 2025 List link in Bio.
#kidsgraphicnovels
August 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
💖Little Mav Favorite Friday💖
"Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage" by Bethanie Murguia.Grades 3-5. Genre: Realistic Fiction

Discover an unforgettable story of friendship full of humor and heart about a lovable dog, her favorite human, and their paw-some pack.
#kidsgraphicnovels
August 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
💖Favorite Friday💖
"Stories of the Islands" by Clar Angkasa. Grades 3-5. Genre: Fantasy

A collection of reimagined Indonesian fairy tales where the girls are the ones with power. Because why should girls in folktales always need saving?

For our full 2025 list: buff.ly/ECip8go
#kidsgraphicnovels
August 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Friendships are what make these worlds go round!

Follow the link in our Bio for details on these great titles and the rest of our 2025 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List!! 📚
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
August 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
✨Starred Title Tuesday✨
"It's her story: Sacajawea" by Randy'l He-Dow Teton, illustrated by Aly McKnight. Grades K-5. Genre: Biography

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
July 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Themed Thursday - Tales to tickle your funny bone!

"I Like This Color!: a silly story about listening" by Liz Goulet Dubois. Grades K-2. Genre: Animal Fantasy, Humor

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
July 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Tales to tickle your funny bone!

"Zips & Eeloo Make Hummus" by Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Alex Lopez. Grades K-2. Genre: Fantasy, Humor

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
July 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Tales to tickle your funny bone!

"DnDoggos: Get the Party Started" by Scout Underhill. Grades 3-5. Genre: Animal Fantasy, Humor

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
July 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Tales to tickle your funny bone!

"Bizard and the Big Bunny Bizness" by Chrissie Krebs. Grades K-5. Genre: Animal Fantasy, Humor

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
July 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
💖Fav Friday💖
"Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments" by Victoria Grace Elliott. Grades 3-5. Genre: History, Science
How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes #kidsgraphicnovels
July 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
💖Favorite Friday💖
"Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by @verabrosgol.bsky.social. Grades 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Scary
An empowering story that flips a fairy-tale norm on its head and shows one girl's crusade for her own independence.

Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.
#kidsgraphicnovels
July 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM