Blue Stars: Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem

This graphic novel introduces Riley and Maya, cousins who move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma. Riley, outgoing and a gymnast, misses her Muscogee family, while introverted Maya, whose parents are on active duty, finds solace in robotics. After a rocky start at school, they discover a common enemy threatening their school's culture. Initially competing for class president, they soon realize the need to cooperate, transforming into the 'Blue Stars' to tackle injustice with Riley's people skills and Maya's gadgets. This series starter is rich in themes of family, community, and the power of teamwork, offering an empowering read for middle-grade children.

Two everyday superheroes set out to save the world—starting with their school—in an exciting new middle-grade graphic series from two award-winning authors and a debut illustrator. When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. Just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise. Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. But when they realize what they’re up against—money, power, and lies—they quickly shift from competition to cooperation, joining forces as superheroes. Riley is savvy with people; Maya is a whiz with gadgets. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day! Relatable and rich in themes of family, community, and compromise, the Blue Stars series will entertain and empower, inspiring readers to be the stars they are.