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Leon the Extraordinary (Leon series)
Jamar Nicholas
Illustrator: Jamar Nicholas, Bonaia Rosado (color)
Ages: 9+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Graphix/Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1-338-74416-3
Keywords: Superheroes, multicultural, identity, self-esteem, bullying, school, robots, computers
Pen and ink comic drawings with bright vibrant color depict Leon's heroic journey to self-acceptance as he figures out the right reason for helping others.