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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.