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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
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Rover and Speck: It’s a Gas!" by Jonathan Roth * Grades K-5 * Genre: Science fiction, humor🤖🪐
An endearingly mismatched pair of space-traveling rover friends visit a gas giant! Filled with fun facts, silly puns, and action adventure!
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Mixed-Up" by Kami Garcia, illustrated by Brittney Williams * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic 📖😣
This uplifting, empathetic portrayal of a young girl's struggles dyslexia provides a relatable read for any student with school troubles!
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird
The sensible Secretary Bird is ready to narrate classic nursery rhymes until a zippy Weasel crashes the party! This laugh-out-loud read turns rhymes into delightful chaos—perfect for interactive read-alouds. Kids will be giggling from start to finish!
Speech Bubbles & Big Ideas! See the comics kids love at the Little Mavericks Showcase! Monday, March 30 2:30 - 3:30 PM #ComicsForKids #LittleMavs #GraphicNovels #CRTxLA
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Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas by Eliza Kinkz
🌮😅 When Izzy has the worst day ever, her family shows her how to turn mistakes into something warm, funny, & shareable. Mistaco celebrates resilience, empathy, & bilingual joy—with English & Spanish woven together naturally.
Explore how Bridges and Books connect cultures in this essential panel. Monday, March 30,
1:00 - 2:00 PM #CulturalConnection #DiversityInBooks #GlobalStories #CRTxLA
It's Corn Picking Time! by Jill Esbaum
🌽🚜 From seeds to combines—farm fun starts here! With bouncy rhymes & bright pictures, this lively picture book introduces kids to farms, farmers & how crops grow. Plus, kid-friendly back matter shares cool facts about farming that curious readers will love!
📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"The Fix-Its: Nail Need Help" by Sarah Lynne Reul * Grades K-2 * Genre: Fantasy, Humor🔨🪛🔧
A delightful introduction to graphic novels for early readers with STEM elements to educate and adorably illustrated tools to entertain!
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
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✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"How to Talk to Your Succulent" by Zoe Persico * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Magical realism🥀
With a bit of magic, this debut graphic novel explores the challenges of navigating grief and the power of communication to help the healing process.
#kidsgraphicnovels #littlemavericklist
Find the perfect Gateway Books to fuel independent reading for young readers! Monday, March 30, 1:00-2:00 PM #EarlyFiction #ReadingTips #IndependentReading #CRTxLA
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✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Max, a Little Axolotl" by Joey Spiotto * Grades K-5 * Genre: Animal fantasy, humor🌊🦀
This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation, and so much more!
📚️🤠 txla.org/reading-list...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
It's Tales and Tinker Time! Get hands-on with story-inspired maker fun! Monday, March 30, 11:30 - 12:30 PM #MakerFun #TinkerTime #CRTxLA
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True Stories, Big Ideas: Discover how nonfiction supports learning! Monday, March 30, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM #Nonfiction #LearningSupport #BigIdeas #CRTxLA
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If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer
📞🍌 Ring ring… is that a BANANA?! What happens when a banana becomes a phone? Friendships grow & imagination takes over! This silly story sparks giggles while playfully exploring cause & effect—a perfect interactive read-aloud for curious minds.
I Hate Everything! by Sophy Henn
👻💭 This grumpy ghost thinks the world is the worst… until a kind friend helps him talk it out.
A sweet, funny story about big feelings, friendship, & realizing emotions don’t last forever.
Perfect for storytime laughs & gentle SEL conversations! 💛
📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Free Piano (Not Haunted)" by Whitney Gardner * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Spooky🎹👻🎵
A big-hearted and spooky coming-of-age story about an aspiring songwriter who partners with the 80s pop star haunting her secondhand piano. A great option for fans of not-so-scary stories!
Learn the Power of Picture Books for the classroom in this insightful panel! Monday, March 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM #PictureBooks #CRTxLA
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Ready for a mix of LOL 😂 to OMG 😳? Dive into humor and horror in Middle Grade Fiction! Monday, March 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM #MGFiction #HorrorMGfiction #HumorMGfiction #CRTxLA
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Unlock the Power of Story at this special event! Don't miss out! Sunday, March 29, 12:30 - 1:30 PM #PowerofStory #CRTxLA
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Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
Mabel LOVES Mondays! Why? Because the garbage truck is coming!
With joyful colors, big sounds, & lots of heart, Mabel celebrates loving what you love—no matter what anyone else thinks. A perfect pick for storytime & joyful reads.
#PictureBookLove
Get ready for some Read-Aloud Rockstars!📚 Join the Texas 2x2 Book List Showcase Sunday, March 29th @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM #CRTxLA #TX2x2 #2x2BookShowcase
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📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Dream On" by Shannon Hale, illustrated by Marcela Cespedes * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic fiction🤔💰️💭
Could winning a sweepstakes solve all Cassie's problems? A wholesome and sensitive story of hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Junie B Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel" by Barbara Park, adapted by Colleen A. F. Venable, illustrated by Honie Beam * Grades K-5 * Genre: Humor 🚌😆
A full-color adaptation that bring Junie B. to life for a new generation of readers!
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📚️🤠For the full 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, visit txla.org/reading-list...
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️
"Creaky Acres" by Calista Brill, illustrated by Nilah Magruder * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic, Sports🐴❤️
A heartfelt story about being the new kid, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself through the power of horseback riding.
#littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels