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14 books perfect for Gemini readers

Have you been searching for your other half? Whether you're a Gemini or not, we think what you've been searching for is a book! Check out our book roundup for Twins' of all ages below to enjoy during Gemini Season (May 21 - June 20).

Gemini are known for being energetic and quick-witted, and can blend into any social situation with ease. Always the optimist, a Gemini is ready to move on to the next thing when a plan A doesn’t work out. Paired with optimism is a Gemini’s core value of love!

The Twins definitely get a bad reputation for being two-faced, but really they’re just trying to see all sides of a situation. They’re equipped with the utmost emotional intelligence, and really just want everyone to get along. Seeing as they are one of the most social and out-going signs, it's no surprise that Gemini are always making new friends.

Symbol: The Twins

Element: Air

Ruling Planet: Mercury 

Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff

Gemini as a protagonist: A Gemini's curious nature is often getting them into sticky situations. A story starring a Gemini is sure to be eventful with plenty of characters in the mix. Stories of Geminis will have important lessons of friendship and honesty.

How a Gemini saves the day: Just when it seems like there is no compromise to an argument amongst friends or way out of the corner a character has backed into — a quick-thinking Gemini is ready with a solution! Whether it's their ability to talk their way out of a situation or listen to hear what everyone has to say, a Gemini will find the answer to make everyone happy.

Sign of the Gemini's sidekick: Leo

Perfect reads for the Gemini in your life: We've rounded up the perfect books for Gemini in your life. Twins will love these out-going, honest characters!

Picture Books (4-7)

Young Readers (5-10)

Middle Grade (8-12)

Young Adult (12+)

If your young reader is picking up one of these books, make sure they're logging their reading minutes in the Scholastic Read-A-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge!

Celebrating April new releases

Today on OOM we’re celebrating some book birthdays for new releases from Scholastic, out today! Check out the list below of great reads for all ages, and let us know what you’re most excited to read. 

Board Books (Ages 0-3)

Picture Books (Ages 4-8)

 Young Readers (Ages 5-10)

Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)

Young Adult (Ages 12 and Up)

  • The Season by Sarah MacLean (now available in paperback!)
  • Impostors by Scott Westerfeld (now available in a special $4.99 paperback edition!)

Get a sneak peek of Catwad: It's Me from this Twitter takeover

This week, @GraphixBooks (our graphic novel imprint) shared an excerpt from Catwad: It's Me by Jim Benton! Each hour they revealed a new panel on Twitter: follow along as the happy-go-lucky Blurmp tries to cheer up Catwad.

Here is a roundup of the tweets below—be sure to follow @GraphixBooks for future announcements and takeovers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating March new releases

Today on OOM we’re celebrating some book birthdays for new releases from Scholastic, out today! Check out the list below of great reads for all ages, and let us know what you’re most excited to read.

Board Books (Ages 0-3)

Picture Books (Ages 4-8)

Young Readers (Ages 5-10)

Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)

Young Adult (Ages 12 and Up)

Book trailer reveal: Catwad by Jim Benton

Catwad is a new graphic novel series by bestselling author Jim Benton, and we're so excited to reveal the official series trailer today here on OOM!

Book 1, Catwad: It's Me will be on sale March 26!

About the book:

From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will make even the grumpiest of grouches crack up and is not to be missed!

Check out the fun cover!

Start reading an excerpt here, plus, download a free Catwad-inspired poster about feelings!

Girls to the rescue: 3 graphic novels that star women in epic sagas

Girls to the rescue! Today we are celebrating women as heroes, by highlighting three graphic novels that feature women as the stars of their epic sagas. All of these books are new releases in ongoing series, and are perfect for readers age 8-12.

You can share these stories of girl power immediately with your reader, by clicking-through to each of the excerpts below!

3 Graphic Novels that Celebrate Girl Power, for Ages 8-12

Revenge of the Sis (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #7) By Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Amy Ignatow

Read a chapter excerpt by clicking here!

An all-new story arc begins in the New York Times bestselling series, with author Amy Ignatow and illustrator Jarrett Krosockza in Star Wars: Jedi Academy! Starring Christina Starspeeder!

Christina Starspeeder, legendary Padawan and sister to Victor Starspeeder, has graduated from the Jedi Academy at Coruscant. But that doesn't mean her education is over! Just the opposite. Now Christina is a student at the advanced Jedi Academy at Jedha City. It's super big, and super stressful. At Coruscant, Christina was top of her class. But at this new school, it seems like everyone is on a different level. To make matters worse, she's apprenticing under legendary Jedi Skia Ro, whose droid seems to have it out for Christina. Since when did droids come preprogrammed with attitude? Every time Skia Ro gives Christina a task, she manages to screw it up. Can Christina step it up at this new school? Or will she get booted out to the outer rim? Find out in this all-new volume of the New York Times bestselling series Star Wars: Jedi Academy!

Science Fair Crisis (DC Comics: Secret Hero Society #4) by Derek Fridolfs and Pamela Lovas

Read a chapter by clicking here!

An all-new adventure illustrated by new artist Pamela Lovas! Clark Kent (Superman), Bruce Wayne (Batman), and Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) are starting a new school year at Justice Prep. This semester, everyone is focusing on their science projects: Principal James Gordon announced that the winner of the upcoming science fair gets an all-inclusive trip to the new S.T.A.R. Laboratories space facility.

As the fair draws closer, the students receive a text message from a mysterious, untraceable number saying: "if you help me, I can help YOU win the science fair!" Just who is behind this mystery number, and what do they have to do with the science fair? It's up to Clark, Diana, and Bruce's Junior Detectives Club to find out! With appearances from fan favorites like Arthur Curry (Aquaman) and Lex Luthor, plus all-new characters including Black Manta and Professor Zoom, this hilarious newest chapter in the Secret Hero Society saga is not to be missed!

Fallen Empires (Cleopatra in Space #5) by Mike Maihack

Read a chapter by clicking here!

This funny, action-packed graphic novel series features a young Cleopatra — yes, THAT Cleopatra — who's transported to the future and learns it's up to her to save the galaxy! 

In this fifth book of the series, Cleo goes into hiding after a mysterious death at Yasiro Academy, and she and her friends set out to uncover the spy who must be working within the school's ranks. Meanwhile, Xaius Octavian continues his assault on the galaxy as his complicated origin story, and how he went from being Cleo's best friend to a ruthless dictator, is revealed. In the end, a space battle and dramatic confrontation between Cleo and Octavian will change both of their lives forever.

Get a first look at Mr. Wolf's Class: Mystery Club from this Twitter takeover

This week, @GraphixBooks (our graphic novel imprint) shared excerpts from the latest Mr. Wolf's Class by Aron Nels Steinke: Mystery Club.

Each hour they revealed a new panel: Follow along as the class starts questioning where Mr. Greens has gone! 

Follow @GraphixBooks for future announcements and takeovers!

Get a sneak peek of the next Wings of Fire graphic novel

This week, @GraphixBooks (our graphic novel imprint) shared an excerpt from the upcoming The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2)!

Each hour they shared a new panel: Follow along with Sunny, Tsumani, and Starflight's next adventure! 

Follow @GraphixBooks for future announcements and takeovers!

Graphix unveils stunning Fall 2019 covers

We've rounded up some of the exciting, new graphic novels from our friends at Graphix hitting shelves in Fall 2019! Scroll down to see all the gorgeous covers!

Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey

On sale August 13, 2019

The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good.

Boy-Crazy Stacey (The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novel #7) by Ann M. Martin, adapted by Gale Galligan

On sale September 3, 2019

Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen!

Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?

 

Lucky Stars (Mr. Wolf's Class #3) by Aron Nels Steinke

On sale September 3, 2019

Mr. Wolf's students are having a "writer's workshop" and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing has ever happened to him. He'd rather think about space pirates and zombies, anyway. But when Sampson and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he's going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives the rats at school treats so that they'll leave surprise gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess. 

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

On sale September 17, 2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — her fears.

It’s Me, Two (Catwad #2) by Jim Benton

On sale September 17, 2019

Catwad, the snarky blue furball with a funny take on just about everything, is BACK in this second graphic novel in an all-new series from New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton! 

Catwad and Blurmp are back and ready for more adventures! In this newest collection of hilarious stories, the dynamic feline duo explore fine art, travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb, get into gaming, and more! From monsters under Blurmp's bed to all the reasons you should NEVER eat salad, this newest volume of Catwad has something for everyone!

Sunny Rolls the Dice by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

On sale October 1, 2019

Too cool for school . . . or the least groovy girl in the grade?

Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying, it's hard to worry about whether you look cool or not. Especially when it's your turn to roll the 20-sided die.

Trying hard to be cool can make you feel really uncool . . . and it's much more fun to just have fun. Sunny's going to find her groove and her own kind of groovy, with plenty of laughs along the way.

The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3) by Tui T. Sutherland, illustrated by Mike Holmes

On sale October 15, 2019

Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret.

So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.

The Midwinter Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag

On sale November 5, 2019

Magic has a dark side . . .

Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he's especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament-as a witch. He's determined to show everyone that he's proud of who he is and what he's learned, but he knows it won't be easy to defy tradition.

Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival-like the mysterious witch who's been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel's past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.

The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?

 We loved seeing fans react to the covers! 

 

Follow @GraphixBooks for future announcements and takeovers!

Get a first look at Bird & Squirrel: All Tangled Up from this Twitter takeover

This week, @GraphixBooks (our graphic novel imprint) shared an excerpt from the latest Bird & Squirrel book from James Burks: All Tangled Up!

Each hour they revealed a new panel: Follow along as Bird, Squirrel, and Birdie set out to find Bigfoot!

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