The Greenies [Paperback]

The Baby-Sitters ClubmeetsThe Breakfast Clubin this fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl who reluctantly joins the Environmental Club at her new schooland finds friendship and community where she least expects it.

After her parents divorce, seventh grader Violet is forced to start all over.

Now the new kid, at a new school, in a new town, she must navigate unfamiliar territory. Luckily, Violet falls in with a new group of (maybe?) friends. But when they wind up in detention, they're forced to join the under-attended Environmental Cluband mischief ensues. What will become of this rag-tag group?

Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this hilarious and heartfelt story about making friends, making mistakes, and making it up as you go alonguntil you end up just where you were meant to be.

Emma Millsis the author of five YA contemporary romances, includingFirst & ThenandFoolish Hearts, and one YA fantasy,Something Close to Magic. When she is not writing, Emma can be found editing scientific manuscripts, tending to her large collection of succulents, and deep-diving into various fandoms. Emma lives in St. Louis with her dog Teddy, who is best described as a big personality in a tiny package.

Sarah Nicole Kennedy(she/hers) is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn New York. She specializes in graphic novels and childrens book illustration. Sarah graduated from The School Of Visual Arts with a BFA in Illustration in 2022.The Greeniesseries marks her debut. Outside of work Sarah reads every horror novel she can get her hands on, collects black & grey tattoos and cares for her ever growing collection of houseplants.

Bright and lively Publishers Weekly

An approachable, enjoyable story of rough beginnings and environmental themes for thoughtful middle grade readers. School Library Journal

Collaboration and care ground thl³n