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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 - Realistic Fiction

"Table Titans Club" by Scott Kurtz. Grades 3-5. Genre: Realistic Fiction

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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

"Lovely Muco!: The happy daily life of Muco and Mr. Komatsu, vol. 1" by Takayuki Mizushina Grades 3-5. Genre: Manga/manga-style, Realistic Fiction, Humor

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

"I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944" by Lauren Tarshis, adapted by Georgia Ball, illustrated by Brian Churilla. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Historical Fiction

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔖Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

"Club Kick Out!: Into the ring" by Steph Mided. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Realistic Fiction, Humor, Sports

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔖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 - Fantasy!
3) "Unico: Awakening" by Samuel Sattin, originally created by Osamu Tezuka, illustrated by Gurihuru. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Manga/manga-style

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
2) "Frankie and the Beastly Bog Song by Caitlin Rose Boyle #Adventure, Animal Fantasy

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
3) "Unico: Awakening" by Samuel Sattin, originally created by Osamu Tezuka, illustrated by Gurihuru. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Manga/manga-style

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
2) "Frankie and the Beastly Bog Song by Caitlin Rose Boyle #Adventure, Animal Fantasy

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
5) "Whatever After: Fairest of All" by Sarah Mlynowski, adapted by Meredith Rusu, illustrated by Anu Chouhan. Grades 3-5. Genre: Fantasy

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
4) "Hilo Book 10: Rise of the cat" by Judd Winick. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Animal fantasy, Science Fiction

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
3) "Unico: Awakening" by Samuel Sattin, originally created by Osamu Tezuka, illustrated by Gurihuru. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Manga/manga-style

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Fantasy!
2) "Frankie and the Beastly Bog Song by Caitlin Rose Boyle #Adventure, Animal Fantasy

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔖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 - Spooky Stories!

4) "Spirited: Go, Ghoul, Go!" by Liv Livingston, illustrated by Anna Volcan. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - (Not So) Spooky Stories!
3) "Mika and the Gurgler" by Agata Loth-Ignaciuk, illustrated by Berenika Kolomycka. Grades K-2. Genre: Realistic Fiction

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Spooky Stories!

2) "Frights from Feral: Last Exit to Feral" by Mark Fearing. Grades: 3-5. Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Scary, Adventure

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🔖Themed Thursday - Spooky Stories!

1) "Anzu and the Realm of Darkness" by Mai K. Nguyen. Grades: 3-5. Gerne: Fantasy, Scary, Manga/manga-style

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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