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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

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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.

Committee Favorites are the top 20 titles selected from the starred titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List. For our full 2025 list, visit txla.org/tools-resour...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

03.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Little Mav Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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

03.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

This series is a great read-alike suggestion for fans of the "Narwhal and Jelly" and "Unicorn and Yeti" series!

🌟Starred Titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List received a unanimous vote by the selection committee πŸ’–For our full 2025 list, visit txla.org/tools-resour...

30.09.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨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

30.09.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.


🌟Starred Titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List received a unanimous vote by the selection committee πŸ’– For our full 2025 list, visit txla.org/tools-resour...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

17.09.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨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

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πŸ”–Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

4) "Curveball" by Pablo Cartaya, illustrated by Miguel Diaz Rivas. Grades 3-5.

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

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πŸ”–Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

3) "Unhappy Camper" by Lily LaMotte, illustrated by Ann Xu. Grades 3-5.

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

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πŸ”–Themed Thursday - Realistic Fiction

2) "Paws: Priya Puts Herself First" by Nathan Fairbairn, illustrated by Michele Assarasakorn. Grades 3-5.

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

11.09.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”–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

11.09.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current List - Texas Library Association 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.

🌟Starred Titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List received a unanimous vote by the selection committee πŸ’– Link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

09.09.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨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

09.09.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current List - Texas Library Association Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List

Committee Favorites are the top 20 titles selected from the starred titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List. Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

06.09.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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!

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✨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

26.08.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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

22.08.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Little Mav Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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

16.08.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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

08.08.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”–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!! πŸ“š
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

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🌟Starred Titles on the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List received a unanimous vote by the selection committee πŸ’– Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.

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✨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

29.07.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.07.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”–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

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πŸ”–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

24.07.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”–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

24.07.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Fav FridayπŸ’–
"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

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πŸ’–Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"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

11.07.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨Starred Title Thursday✨
"The Brinkley Yearbooks: Tryouts" by Sarah Sax. Grades 3-5. Genre: Realistic Fiction, Sports

🌟Starred Titles received a unanimous vote by the Little Maverick selection committee.
Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

10.07.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’–Little Mav Favorite FridayπŸ’–
"Only: the bird who liked being alone" by Airlie Anderson. Grades K-2. Genre: Animal Fantasy

A sweet tale about how enjoying solitude doesn't mean you have to be lonely!

Follow the link in our Bio for our full 2025 list.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

04.07.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”–Themed Tuesday - Expand your worldview with Non-Fiction narratives!

"Uprooted: A Memoir about What Happens When Your Family Moves Back" by @ohtruth.bsky.social. Grades 3-5. Genre: Biography/memoir

Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.

#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels

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