Reimena Yee

Lora wants to stay a kid forever, and she'll do anything to make that happen . . . including befriending Alexa, the ghost who haunts her house. A middle-grade graphic novel about growing up that's perfect for fans of Ghosts and Making Friends. Growing up sounds terrible. No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that? Not Lora. After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house -- and Lora's old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends . . . but unfortunately, not everything can last forever. Reimena Yee brings to life a story about growing up, childhood, and what it means to let go. A fantastical story following lovable characters as they each realize what it means to be who you are.

Séance Tea Party

(Bre)anne✨

If I were a ghost, you know where I’d haunt? 

Then… this year—Everybody changed. Now all everyone cares about is being grown up. They want to be part of this big world, caring about who’s popular or what’s trendy…They stopped being the kids they used to be. While I…I’m the same. I don’t know how to be friends with my friends anymore.

Real friends don’t abandon you after you stop being “cool” to them. We all got to have each other’s back, you get me?

You’re beautiful. You’re so lucky to be alive—And to have its gifts marked on every part of you…Please, Diana. Keep growing old. Cherish it.

Grown up? Haha what? Wh-what made you think I was grown up? Was it the makeup? The hair? The clothes? The internet jokes? All that teen stuff? Alexa! I was only playing! I don’t know what I’m going at all! The truth is…I’m still scared. I…I was only okay with getting older because—I knew you’d always be here for me. You remind me that I haven’t yet lost who I am. That I still remember what magic is. 

It’s confusing. But that’s what growing up is, no? Not knowing and being confused. No adult has any idea what they’re doing all the time, even me. And that’s not a bad thing. You get to make your own choices, and see those choices though. You’ll lose yourself sometimes and then discover something new. You’ll be remaking and developing who you are as you live and love. Do you see it, Lora? This is magic by another name—Freedom. It’s a blessing worth celebrating.

Shall we make a toast? To childhood. And growing up. And growing old. And magic—Whatever age we are.

Sabrina D. 

Really. I know. This world is so big, and full of people who keep the magic in their lives. When you see them -and you will- they will recognize you. Young or old. And they will love you. 

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