When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class

Hicham Rahma

There is something awful Najeeba needs to kill and the Mystic Points are the only way

An aspiring young creator learns the fundamentals of visual storytelling from three comic book mentors in this charming illustrated tale—a graphic novel that teaches you how to turn your stories into comics

which is a nice break from feeling awkward and out-of-place in her daily life

Sea Dog Jane Yolen When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went toWalter longs to be a sea dog. He comes from a long line of seafaring dogs, all of whom made their livelihoods from the sea, but, alas, Walter's talent seems to extend only to baking. He sells his breads and cakes, made from his aunts classic sea dog recipes, in the village tea shop. But, when an unfortunate incident plunges Walter into a deep sea adventure, he is brought face to face with the legendary Big Boris and discovers his place as a true sea