A graphic novel for younger readers tells the tale of twin sisters who cannot wait to start a summer school programme for junior illustrators. Be careful what you wish for, they soon learn. —Brett Josef Grubisic reviews Inbetweens, by Faith Erin Hicks (New York: First Second, 2026) $20.99 / 9781250838742
A charming and upbeat picture book takes a brisk and enthused tour through sports history to discuss women who broke with convention. A heavy skirt that’s too cumbersome for swimming? Grab some scissors! —Brett Josef Grubisic reviews This Skirt Won’t Work: How Women Athletes Changed Their Clothes and Changed the Game, by Jennifer Cooper (illustrated by Eva Byrne) (Naperville: Sourcebooks Explore, 2025) $28.99 / 9781728267845