{"title":"Kekla Magoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKekla Magoon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories that resonate with young readers, blending vivid characters with themes of courage and social awareness. Her works, including graphic novels and contemporary fiction, invite readers to explore diverse experiences through engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the action-packed adventures of \u003cem\u003eBlue Stars: Mission One\u003c\/em\u003e to the thought-provoking drama of \u003cem\u003eLight It Up\u003c\/em\u003e, Magoon’s books encourage empathy and inspire thoughtful reflection, making them essential reads in children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-stars-mission-one-the-vice-principal-problem-a-graphic-novel-by-cynthia-leitich-smith-9781536228663","title":"Blue Stars: Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. 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