Today I'm over at the ALSC Blog talking about some of my new favorite bedtime-themed books!
There's nothing like girl power mixed with graphic novels to kickstart a return to blogging! First Second has long been one of my favorite graphic novel publishers, so when they asked if I wanted to be part of a special tour highlighting girl power graphic novels, I couldn't say no. They have some great new releases and some older favorites that you must add to your collection if you have graphic novel fans at your library-or at home. I first read Giants Beware! when it came out a few years ago and I loved it! My original review from 2012: About the Book: Claudette dreams of being a giant slayer. But her village has no threats from giants since a giant slayer years ago. Claudette doesn't believe the stories though and she believes it's her duty to find and slay the giant that lives beyond her city. Along with her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess) and her brother Gaston (a pastry chef in the making), Claudette sets out on a fantastica...