Svetlana Chmakova is a comic creator celebrated for her original English-language manga. Her narratives often delve into the themes of growing up and discovering one's identity. With a keen eye for detail and a touch of humor, she captures the experiences of young people in a dynamic and visually engaging style. Her stories resonate with readers through their sincerity and relatable characters.
Following the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, Svetlana Chmakova's award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment - CRUSH! Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants?
In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different - math is hard, getting along with friends is hard...Even finding a partner for the class project is a big problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure's on even more once the school newspaper's dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen's always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone's cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real life problems? The charming world of Berrybrook Middle School gets a little bigger in this highly anticipated follow up to Svetlana Chmakova's award winning Awkward with a story about a boy who learns his own way of being Brave!
When Christie settles in the Artist Alley of her first ever Anime convention,
she only sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she had started with
her boyfriend. But conventions are never what you expect and soon the
whirlwind of events sweeps Christie off her feet and changes her life.
Felicity’s sure she’s going to do something big. Exactly what is still a mystery, but she’ll figure it out. Her sister, Letty, teases Felicity that she never finishes stuff, but that’s just because Letty is so perfect. Still, life is good with plenty of friends—drawing with the art club and playing games with her buddies keep her busy. But when she decides to join a contest to show Letty that she CAN get things done, Felicity begins to wonder if friends becoming enemies is easier than she thought. Are they really enemies, though…? What does it even mean to be enemies? And…who is it that she needs the most on her side…?
Schools may lock up for the night, but class is in session for an entirely different set of students. In the Nightschool, vampires, werewolves, and weirns (a particular breed of witch) learn the fundamentals of everything from calculus to spell casting. Alex is a young weirn who has always been homeschooled, but when her sister, Sarah, vanishes and all memory and evidence of her existence is erased, Alex is determined to get to the bottom of it. What better place to start her investigation than the Nightschool where Sarah used to work? But when Alex discovers that sneaking into the Nightschool isn't as simple as it seems, she enrolls as a student. Is she prepared for what she might find?
The newest addition of the Berrybrook Middle School series, Diary, is a very special journal including not only sticker sheets and "one sketch a day" pages but also brand new stories from the author set in the Berrybrook universe! Find out all about Peppi's and Jaime's project, write your own daily entries right next to Jensen's journal pages, and take a glimpse at the new life of a familiar face who's moved to a new town!
The 'Berrybrook Middle School Box Set' by Svetlana Chmakova encompasses a series of graphic novels that explore the lives of middle school students navigating the complexities of friendship, identity, and adolescence. Set in the fictional Berrybrook Middle School, the narrative follows key characters such as the artistic and introspective Jensen, the determined and resourceful Akira, and the socially aware and empathetic new student, who all confront various challenges typical of middle school life.
The storylines delve into themes such as the importance of community, the struggles of fitting in, and the development of personal interests and talents. Each character faces unique obstacles, from dealing with peer pressure and bullying to discovering their passions and building supportive friendships. The series emphasizes the significance of understanding and acceptance among peers, as well as the impact of individual choices on group dynamics.
Illustrated with engaging artwork, the narratives blend humor and heartfelt moments, providing a relatable depiction of the middle school experience. Readers can expect an exploration of growth, resilience, and the value of connection in a transitional phase of life.
