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First Second March 2018 Solicits: Comics Friends Forever Plus New Graphic Novels

Comics Friends Forever is a celebration of comics being published by First Second Comics for Free Comic Book Day 2018. Plus, new graphic novels Brazen, New Shoes, and, Science Comics: Robots & Drones. All of this is brought to you by their March 2018 solicits. Details below.

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FCBD 2018 COMICS FRIENDS FOREVER
(A) Vera Brosgol & Various (CA) Vera Brosgol
Comics friends forever! First Second presents an amazing Free Comic Book Day anthology that celebrates kids comics, girl power, and the amazing work of creators Vera Brosgol, Hope Larson, Charise Mericle Harper, Ben Hatke, and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham. Don't miss out on this comic filled with the power of friendship that's great for every kid reader in your store.
All-Ages. (STL074776)
7×10, 40pgs, FC FREE!

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BRAZEN GN (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Pénélope Bagieu
Celebrated cartoonist Pénélope Bagieu tells the true stories of daring women throughout history. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of formidable female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison, or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, their stories are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. (STL072857) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

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BRAZEN HC (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Pénélope Bagieu
In Brazen, celebrated cartoonist Pénélope Bagieu tells the true stories of daring women throughout history. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of formidable female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison, or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, their stories are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies. (STL072856) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
HC, 6×9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

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CHRONICLES OF CLAUDETTE GN VOL 03 MONSTERS BEWARE (C: 1-1-0)
(W) Jorge Aguirre (A/CA) Rafael Rosado
Watch out, monsters! Claudette the Giant Slayer is back, and she's ready for action! Claudette, Marie, and Gaston are no strangers to the struggle against evil. But even as seasoned fighters, nothing could prepare them for the danger their town will face as the host of the Warrior Games. As their town's representatives, they will not only need to win the games, but they must also stop the scheming Sea Queen's plans of resurrecting the wizard Grombach and conquer the world! (STL072858) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 7.5×10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

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NEW SHOES HC (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Sara Varon
From Sara Varon comes a heartwarming tale about a donkey on a quest to make a perfect pair of shoes. Francis the donkey is the best shoemaker in the village. He uses the finest coconut wood for the soles and wild tiger grass for the uppers. Best of all, he embroiders the shoes with colorful designs and patterns. One day he receives a very special order — Miss Manatee, calypso queen and Francis's own personal hero, needs a new pair of shoes. But he's all out of tiger grass! To make these shoes, Francis must journey deep into the jungle, which means leaving his village for the first time! New Shoes introduces young readers to variety of animals to teach a valuable lesson on embracing other people's differences. (STL072859) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
HC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

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SCIENCE COMICS ROBOTS & DRONES GN (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Jacob Chabot
Get into gear with Robots & Drones, the latest volume in our action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Every volume of Science Comics is a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. In this volume, a mechanical dove named Pouli introduces a wide array of robots of various capacities. He covers one of the oldest robots, the coin-powered water fountain; everyday essentials like the coffee maker and the car; and even modern-day weapons of war. Pouli is out to remind us that there are robots everywhere around us. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. (STL072862) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

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SCIENCE COMICS ROBOTS & DRONES HC GN (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Jacob Chabot
Get into gear with Robots & Drones, the latest volume in our action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!
Every volume of Science Comics is a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!
This volume: In Robots & Drones, a mechanical dove named Pouli introduces a wide array of robots of various capacities. He covers one of the oldest robots, the coin-powered water fountain; everyday essentials like the coffee maker and the car; and even modern-day weapons of war. Pouli is out to remind us that there are robots everywhere around us. (STL072860) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
HC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

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SECRET CODERS GN VOL 05 POTIONS & PARAMETERS (C: 1-1-0)
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Mike Holmes
The coders are back in the fifth volume of the hit computer-programming series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot from New York Times-bestselling author Gene Luen Yang. At long last, the Coders have found Hopper's missing father-but he's not the same. He drank Professor One-Zero's poisonous concoction, Green Pop. Now he's in a blissful stupor and all he cares about is the color green. Professor One-Zero won't stop until the whole town has joined his "green revolution." There's only one weapon that can defeat him, and unfortunately, it's in another dimension. But that won't stop Hopper, Eni, and Josh! Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (STL072865) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $10.99

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SECRET CODERS HC VOL 05 POTIONS & PARAMETERS (C: 1-1-0)
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Mike Holmes
The coders are back in the fifth volume of the hit computer-programming series by New York Times-bestselling author Gene Luen Yang.
At long last, the Coders have found Hopper's missing father-but he's not the same. He drank Professor One-Zero's poisonous concoction, Green Pop. Now he's in a blissful stupor and all he cares about is the color green.
Professor One-Zero won't stop until the whole town has joined his "green revolution." There's only one weapon that can defeat him, and unfortunately, it's in another dimension. But that won't stop Hopper, Eni, and Josh!
From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders is a wildly entertaining series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot! (STL072864) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
HC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $18.99

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STAR SCOUTS GN VOL 02 LEAGUE OF LASERS (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Mike Lawrence
Avani has found the one place in the universe where she fits in: Star Scouts, a cosmic scouting troop. Among this ragtag group of intergalactic scouts, Avani can really be herself. And now that her new (human) friend, Jen, has joined the troop, things are better than ever. (For Avani, that is; Mabel, her alien best friend, isn't too happy about it.) During a troop meeting, Avani receives an invitation to join a secret society of elite scouts known as the League of Lasers. She is eager to join their ranks, but first she must survive her initiation challenge. Stranded on an uncharted planet, Avani has to contend with the methane atmosphere, hostile frog-like inhabitants, and her dwindling supplies of food and water. But even worse: her arch nemesis, Pam, is stranded there, too! (STL072866) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 7×9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

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CHRONICLES OF CLAUDETTE GN VOL 01 GIANTS BEWARE NEW PTG (C:
(W) Jorge Aguirre (A/CA) Rafael Rosado
Make way for Claudette the giant slayer in this delightful, fantastical adventure! Claudette's fondest wish is to slay a giant. But her village is so safe and quiet! What's a future giant slayer to do? With her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess), and her brother Gaston (a pastry-chef-to-be), Claudette embarks on a super-secret quest to find a giant-without parental permission. Can they find and defeat the giant before their parents find them and drag them back home? (STL074295) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: U.K. cannot buy from Diamond US – may be able to buy direct from vendor or elsewhere.
SC, 7×10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $15.99

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SCIENCE COMICS VOLCANOES SC GN (C: 1-0-0)
(W/A/CA) Jon Chad
In a not-so-distant future our world is as cold as a frozen burrito. But can humanity save itself by harnessing a power that dwells inside the Earth? Explode into the world of geology in Volcanoes: Fire and Life! A lot of magic happens under the Earth's crust. Thanks to magma vents, shifting continental plates, and volcanic eruptions, we know that our planet is alive and in motion. Alongside Aurora, a young explorer, you'll learn that volcanoes are just one of the massively powerful forces at work on our planet. From catastrophic destruction to the creation of new land masses, volcanoes have made their mark on our amazing Earth. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (STL017634) (AUG161646) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

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