Karate Prom [Hardcover]

ASchool Library JournalBest Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

Don TheDragonWilson Jones is the finest fighter Benjamin Harrison High School has ever produced. But when he enters the ring against Lincoln Highs Sam Steadman, its love at first knockout.

Unfortunately, Sam has a jerky ex-boyfriend&and Don has a seriously terrifying ex-girlfriend. Like, global crime cartel terrifying. From prom to the after-party to graduation, Don and Samand an increasingly eclectic cast of supporting oddballswill have to fight their way through a gauntlet of opponents, all in the name of love (and punching). Did we mention the punching?

Kyle Starksis a two-time Eisner nominated comic creator from Southern Indiana. He is best known as the longest tenured writer and occasional artist for Oni Press'sRICK AND MORTYcomic. He was nominated for Eisners for Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain for best humor publication.

ASchool Library JournalBest Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

True to its title, ?Karate Prom creates a joy-filled story about two teens who want to be together so badly, they are willing to fight for it. A tale for ?lovers and fighters alike. School Library Journal,starred review

The story feels like a playful tribute to 80s pop culture thats gone off the rails. Kirkus

Its a fun, rapidly paced adventure well-suited for anyone who misses old-fashioned NES beat-em-ups. PW

Teens will be tickled by the humorous plotlines and outrageous expressions here, as well as the oft-tested strength of Don and Sams blossoming relationship. Booklist

This zany genre mash-up and its dose of positive masculinity has broad enough appeal to belong in every collection. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books(BCCB)