Series Spotlight: Sweet Valley Twins

“For fans of the “Sweet Valley” series, as well as any readers looking for girl-centric stories about friendship, fighting, and forgiveness.” –School Library Journal

“Guaranteed to appeal to fans, who will soon be asking when the next one will be out.” —Kirkus Reviews

Sweet Valley Twins: The New Girl By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Knack Whittle

New kid means new problems for Sweet Valley Twins, Jessica and Elizabeth. When a not-so-nice transfer student arrives the girls must decide if they'll give her a chance or give her the cold shoulder! The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

When a new girl moves to Sweet Valley, the Wakefields are ready to welcome her to town -- unfortunately for Jessica and Elizabeth, Brooke Dennis seems to want nothing to do with them - she's the meanest girl they've ever met! The last thing Jessica wants to do is show her around or help her at school.

Elizabeth wonders if maybe there is more going on with Brooke... there has to be a reason she's so mad all the time, right? Will Jessica and Elizabeth give Brooke a chance and find out who she really is? Or is Brooke truly the worst kid in Sweet Valley?

Sweet Valley Twins: Sneaking Out By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre

The Sweet Valley Twins are ready to rock out as the hottest band comes to town…too bad they don't have permission to go! Will they sneak out to dance the night away or will it all fall apart? Find out in the next installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever...everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favorite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents they can't get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She'll see this band even if it means lying or leaving her sister behind.

Caught between her parents and her twin will Elizabeth sneak out with Jessica? Or will she blow the whole plan out of the water?

Get ready to rock, laugh, and cheer for the unstoppable duo as they navigate the challenges of friendship, family, and following their dreams in the next Sweet Valley Twins graphic novel.

Sweet Valley Twins: The Haunted House By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Knack Whittle

There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins.

The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart?

Sweet Valley Twins: Choosing Sides By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre

The New York Times best-selling world of Sweet Valley returns in graphic novel form with Sweet Valley Twins! Elizabeth's best friend Amy wants to join Cheer Club but that means going against the Unicorn Club! Can Elizabeth protect Amy...even if it means standing up to her sister Jessica to do it?

No matter what Elizabeth does she can't stop her best friend, Amy Sutton, from trying out for the Unicorn Club's cheering squad. Elizabeth is sure that the Unicorns are going to steal Amy away from her but when it is revealed that Jessica and the rest of the Unicorns don't want Amy, what should Elizabeth do?

The Unicorns will do anything to keep Amy off the squad! Can Elizabeth stand by and watch Amy get hurt? And if Elizabeth takes Amy's side against the Unicorns does this mean she'll be taking a stand against her own twin sister?!

Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher's Pet By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre

The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more?

Jessica knows she’s the better dancer – but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she’s not getting recognized – which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica’s attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth slowly realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get Jessica her leading role?

Francine Pascal’s beloved Sweet Valley Twins series continues with Claudia Aguirre offering her fresh and modern artwork just right for today's contemporary middle-grade graphic novel.

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends By Francine Pascal; adapted by Nicole Andelfinger; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre

Jessica and Elizabeth are ready to take on middle school . . . but are they ready to take on each other? The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins returns in these all-new graphic novel adaptations!

“This series should be as popular with readers as The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels.” –Booklist

Jessica and Elizabeth have always been inseparable twins, but starting middle school means a chance for new beginnings! Elizabeth is excited to organize a school newspaper, but Jessica is more interested in joining the exclusive Unicorn Club. What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought?

Middle school is hard enough, but with these twins each dealing with becoming their own person--will they be able to stay friends at the same time?

Francine Pascal’s beloved Sweet Valley Twins comes to life in a brand-new graphic novel that will have old and new fans delighted as they meet Jessica and Elizabeth in graphic novel form. With the lively artwork of Claudia Aguirre, Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends is a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel filled with heart, laughter, and lots of twins.

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Q&A with Shawn Harris, author-illustrator of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn’s Great Big Wish

In conversation with Shawn Harris, author-illustrator of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn’s Great Big Wish

Once upon a time, there was a Teeny-Weeny Unicorn that wished to be big. What do you wish for?
Maybe I’ve read too many fairy tales, but I’m a bit wary about making wishes for myself for fear I’ll get what I want, but not how I want it. So I make wishes for other people. But I don’t tell them about the wishes I’ve made for them. That way, the wish-granting powers-that-be don’t have an opportunity to impose their trademark dramatic irony.

This is the second book featuring the adventures of the Teeny-Weeny Unicorn. Where did the idea come from?
When I was a kid, my dad worked at the horse races. His colleagues would often offer to let me ride their horses. But truth be told, I was scared of horses. They’re huge! My dad had a weird toenail because years earlier, a horse had stepped on his foot. I did not want a weird toenail. Still, I liked horses. But I would like a teeny-weeny horse more. Put a horn on it, and I would like it most of all.

What medium did you use to create the illustrations for The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn’s Great Big Wish?
Chalk pastels. It’s like finger painting with dust. I made a giant dusty mess.

The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn reaffirms he is the perfect size as he learns what it means to be big. What do you think it means to be big?
If there’s always something bigger than you, and there’s always something smaller than you, is there such a thing as being big at all? And if there’s no big, then the question becomes: What do you think it means to be? That’s the answer I’m looking for.

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The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish By Shawn Harris

The fan-favorite pint-sized unicorn makes a wish to be big in this modern fairy tale from the Caldecott-Honor winning creator of Have You Ever Seen a Flower?.

Once upon a time, there was a teeny-weeny unicorn that wished to be big. But he never saw a shooting star, and a ladybug never landed on his arm. So when he comes across a dandelion poof, he decides to give his wish one last try. With a little help from a gust of lucky wind and a clever princess, the Teeny-Weeny Unicorn sets off on a quest to find something littler than he is.

Little does he know, he is in for a BIG surprise...as he becomes a BIG brother! With characters that will crack you up and illustrations to brighten any day, here is a perfect picture book to share at storytime, again and again.

Shawn Harris

Shawn Harris is an award-winning creator of books for kids. His authorial debut, Have You Ever Seen A Flower, was called a “stunning tour de force…” by The New York Times, and was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor. The National Museum of Wildlife Art awarded Shawn’s cut-paper art in A Polar Bear in the Snow (by Mac Barnett) the Bull-Bransom Award for excellence in the field of children’s book illustration with a focus on nature and wildlife. Harris has illustrated a number of other books, including Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, and Everyone’s Awake by Colin Meloy. Shawn lives in Northern California, where he also likes to write songs, surf, and play racquetball.

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