POP JUNIOR: POP PICKS
SPRING READS — FOR — YOUNG FANS
New Books for Budding Members of Many Fandoms compiled by James Zahn, senior editor
Warmer weather is just around the corner, but the bookshelves are already heating up with a raft of new titles to cultivate a love of pop culture in young readers. This season’s Pop Picks delivers a little of everything from a few of the biggest franchises, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and more.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S: FAZBEAR FRIGHTS NO. 7 — THE CLIFFS BY SCOTT CAWTHON, ELLEY COOPER, ANDREA WAGGENER Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) creator Scott Cawthon unleashes a collection of three terrifying tales inspired by the video game franchise in the seventh installment of the Fazbear Frights series. The novella-length stories delve into different corners of the FNAF canon to immerse readers in a world of twisted toys and gut-wrenching games where things can go awry and leave those involved with unexpected consequences to deal with. Publisher: AFK Books/Scholastic Available now
5-MINUTE LEGO BUILDS This new collection of more than 100 quick LEGO builds follows a new “five-minute” format that kids can use to craft LEGO creations. The book includes a small assortment of bricks to build exclusive mini models in a matter of minutes, but kids can also create using the bricks that they already have at home. 5-Minute LEGO Builds also features an assortment of brick-based challenges and games. Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland Release Date: May 1
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA: JOIN THE BATTLE! BY JASON FRY Disney+ continues to expose new fans to endless adventures in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: The Clone Wars has come to an end, paving the way for the May 4 (Star Wars Day!) debut of The Bad Batch and seeding potential connections to Din Djarin, Grogu, and the rest of the gang on The Mandalorian. This new book from author Jason Fry seeks to get kids up to speed before the new series premieres. This fully illustrated encyclopedia includes essential facts and details on more than 350 Star Wars characters, including Jedi, Bounty Hunters, Droids, and more, with expansive profiles and backstories for Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, Captain Rex, Maul, the Mandalorian Bo-Katan Kryze, and Clone Force 99 — Crosshair, Hunter, Tech, and Wrecker — collectively known as The Bad Batch. Geared toward young readers ages 7-9, The Clone Wars Character Encylopedia covers all seven seasons of the hit series. Publisher: DK Children Release Date: April 27
MORE BOOKS COMING SOON: Dog Man: Mothering Heights (March 23), FGTeeV Saves the World! (April 6) ... 48 | Issue No. 9 | THE POP INSIDER
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