A Little Bit Super

With Small Powers Come Big Problems

Gary Schmidt, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Pablo Cartaya , Nikki Grimes

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Hardback

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English

HarperCollins
31 July 2024

Fantasy; Humorous stories (Children's&YA); Short stories (Children's&YA)

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique.

The kids in these humorous short stories each have a minor superpower they’re learning to live with. One can shape-shift—but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell whether an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of the animals in the pet store! But what these stories are really about is their young protagonists “owning” a power that contributes to their individuality, that allows them to find their place in the world, that shows them a potential they might not have imagined.

Because if you really think about it, we all have something special and unique about ourselves that makes us a little bit super. We all have the power to change as an individual, to change our communities for the better, to have a voice and to speak up. These playful, thought-provoking tales from some of today’s top middle grade authors prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it.

Written by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Gary D. Schmidt, Brian Young, and Ibi Zoboi; coedited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt.

By: Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Jarrett J Krosoczka
Illustrated by: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Edited by: Gary Schmidt
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780358683421
ISBN 10: 0358683424
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

"Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as ""JJK,"" is the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award finalist. In addition to his work in print, Krosoczka produced, directed, and performed in the award-winning, full-cast audiobook adaptations of his graphic novels. Krosoczka has delivered three TED Talks, which have accrued millions of views online. Krosoczka has garnered millions more views online via the comics tutorials he has produced for YouTube and TikTok. As well as working on his books' film and television adaptations, Krosoczka has written for The Snoopy Show (Apple TV+) and served as a consultant for Creative Galaxy (Prime Video). Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts."

Reviews for A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems

"(Just Like That) ""An unforgettable story of loss, healing, and finding one's way."" -- Booklist (starred review) (The Magic in Changing Your Stars) ""Black excellence, black fantastic, and black family combine for a transformational story of passion and persistence."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (The Magic in Changing Your Stars) ""Henderson weaves magical realism and historical fiction together, offering hard lessons about trying and grit, alongside overwhelming love of family, a lot of laughs, and a ""smidgen of magic."" -- Booklist (starred review)"