Join us for the launch of a new graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-Sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant! Shauna will read for our McNally families and show kids how she creates the dynamic characters in her books. Shauna will also help kids create a cool project inspired by this fantastic new book. Hosted by Yvonne Brooks. Free. No RSVP required. 

Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another . . . and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!

Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen has become a show-off! 

About the Author 

Shauna J. Grant is the creator of the critically acclaimed Mimi series and of the graphic novel adaptation of Karen's Prize by Ann M. Martin. Her work has appeared in the anthologies Black Comix Returns, Noisemakers, and The Secret Loves of Geeks. She loves all things pink and magical and enjoys creating stories that feature Black girls as the heroines of their own adventures. When Shauna isn’t making comics, she likes to daydream, read Korean comics, and play with her dog, Sugarpaws. Shauna lives near New York City. Visit her online at shaunadraws.com. 

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-Sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York. 

Praise For . . . 

"A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more time in Stoneybrook . . . Sure to bewitch fans new and old." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast-paced and relatable." -- School Library Journal