The Backstagers Vol. 1

The Backstagers Vol. 1
Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2017-07-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1613986645

James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) teams up with artist Rian Sygh (Munchkin, Stolen Forest) for an incredibly earnest story that explores what it means to find a place to fit in when you're kinda an outcast. When Jory transfers to an all-boys private high school, he's taken in by the lowly stage crew known as the Backstagers. Hunter, Aziz, Sasha, and Beckett become his new best friends and introduce him to an entire magical world that lives beyond the curtain that the rest of the school doesn't know about, filled with strange creatures, changing hallways, and a decades-old legend of a backstage crew that went missing and was never found. Collects the first four issues.

The Backstagers and the Ghost Light (Backstagers #1)

The Backstagers and the Ghost Light (Backstagers #1)
Author: Andy Mientus
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683354141

The stage crew at St. Genesius Prep—or Backstagers, as they like to call themselves—are ready for whatever the theater world can throw their way: the madness of tech week, inevitable prop malfunctions, and all the paranormal activity that goes on behind the scenes. Luckily Jory, Hunter, Sasha, Beckett, and Aziz are up for the job! But lately, someone—or something—seems set on ruining their production of Phantasm. It all started when an actor brought a Spirit Board to the cast party, and the ghost light blew out. Every good theater kid knows that a ghost light must be left on to keep ghosts from moving in the shadows of an empty theater. To figure out what’s haunting the theater and save the show, the Backstagers will have to use their smarts, bravery, and a little bit of magic!

The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients (Backstagers #2)

The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients (Backstagers #2)
Author: Andy Mientus
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683354834

After all the backstage ghost drama during Phantasm, things are quiet at St. Genesius Prep. Too quiet. But when that quiet is filled by a mysterious voice that haunts the Backstagers day and night, they set off on a globe-trotting adventure to discover the ancient secrets of the legendary artifacts of the theater. Can they solve the mystery in time to open their production of the rock musical Tammy? Each Backstager brings unique skills to the team: Mischievous Sasha is impossibly positive, no-nonsense Aziz makes sure everything runs smoothly, whiz-kid Beckett is a perfectionist through and through, flirtatious Hunter knows the backstage better than anyone, and sweet Jory can think his way through any problem. Effortlessly inclusive and full of adventure, The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients is sure to have readers calling, “Encore!”

The Backstagers #4

The Backstagers #4
Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: Boom
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2016-11-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1681599619

It's opening night, but the Backstagers have gone so far past the barrier of no return that even the Stage Managers can't find them!

The Backstagers Vol. 3

The Backstagers Vol. 3
Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2019-05-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1641441852

The Backstagers are back in (stage) blacks, for a festive collection of Valentine’s Day and Halloween stories! Join Jory and the rest of the Backstagers as they wrestle with anti-Valentine crusades, totally creepy phantoms (NOT of the opera), and the everpresent magic of the backstage world in this romantically spooky third volume of the hit series. Reuniting the Prism Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, Justice League) and artist Rian Sygh, along with a variety of fan-favorite artists including Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Caitlin Rose Boyle (Jonesy), Katy Farina (Steven Universe), and more, these holiday tales will fill your heart with love, spooky spectres, and chocolate. Lots...and lots...of chocolate.

Fence #9

Fence #9
Author: C.S. Pacat
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-08-29
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1641443189

The rematch that had to happen—Seiji vs Nicholas and neither is walking out the same!

BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2016

BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2016
Author: John Allison
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2016-12-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1613986971

For the third year in a row, we’ve assembled a collection of short comics that embody the BOOM! Box aesthetic, an eclectic mix of weird tales from off the beaten track. This year, we’re really leaning into the “mix tape” element by exploring music through sequential storytelling. These can be comics about being in a band, a story about the first time you went to a certain venue, or even a puzzle quest revolving around a music festival. BOOM! Box 2016 Mix Tape embraces graphic storytelling in a way that embodies Tunes That Make You Think in Pictures...

Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones

Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones
Author: Ngozi Ukazu
Publisher: First Second
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250783631

A collection of the second half of the mega-popular webcomic series of the same name, Check, Please!: Sticks and Scones is the last in Ngozi Ukazu's hilarious and stirring two-volume coming-of-age story about hockey, bros, and trying to find yourself during the best four years of your life. Perfect for fans of the hit series Heartstopper! Eric Bittle is heading into his junior year at Samwell University, and not only does he have new teammates—he has a brand new boyfriend! Bitty and Jack must navigate their new, secret, long-distance relationship, and decide how to reveal their relationship to friends and teammates. And on top of that, Bitty's time at Samwell is quickly coming to an end...It's two full hockey seasons packed with big wins and high stakes!

Top 20 Daredevils

Top 20 Daredevils
Author: Melvin Berger
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781338253375

From swallowing a cup full of needles to tightrope-walking across the Grand Canyon, these top 20 daredevils have attempted some of the most dangerous stunts of all time! Have you ever tried to skydive from thousands of feet in the air, or free climb a 20-story building with nothing but your bare hands? Well, these daredevils have! Read all the elaborate (and gory!) details of the most dangerous stunts of all time carried out by the 20 biggest risk takers to ever exist. Melvin and Gilda Berger deliver a thrilling introduction to each of these daredevils, including a short biography, breakdowns of that person's most death-defying stunts, jokes, and more. Readers will even learn the science behind some of these shocking feats! The countdown to number one includes legends like Harry Houdini and Bessie Coleman, as well as newer or lesser known daredevils, such as Jeb Corlis, Alain Robert, and Mabel Stark. Chockful of unbelievable facts, and a mix of action-packed comic-style illustrations and photographs, this book will keep any kid who loves cool stunts busy for hours!

The Backstagers #2

The Backstagers #2
Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: Boom
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2016-09-28
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1681599074

The rest of the stage crew kids might be used to all the magical weirdness that goes on, but Jory is thrilled to discover more about the worlds backstage.