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The Baby-Sitters Club #12: Jessi's Secret Language (Graphic Novel)

Ann M. Martin & Chan Chau

What's The Story?

Book 12 in the best-selling Baby-Sitters Club graphic series.

Jessi Ramsey is one of the newest members of The Baby-Sitters Club, and she’s already taking on an exciting challenge—regularly sitting for Matt Braddock, who’s been Deaf since birth and communicates using sign language. For Jessi, it's like learning a secret language! Soon, all the kids in the neighborhood are eager to learn signing too, keeping the BSC busier than ever. On top of that, Jessi is preparing for her big dance performance and working on a special surprise for Matt. Can she juggle it all and keep her secret? Find out in this charming graphic novel adaptation by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau, where dance, communication, and friendship take center stage!

Editorials

Editorials

New York Times Bestselling Series

USA Today Bestselling Series

"The artist adds abundant energy to the pages and, largely through amusingly exaggerated facial expressions, ably captures each character's personality." -- Publishers Weekly

"Crisp and spot on." -- Booklist

"Unique and original." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

About the Author

About the Authors

Chan Chau is the creator of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Kristy and the Snobs by Ann M. Martin. They graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Their work appears in the award-winning comics anthology ELEMENTS: Fire, and they have designed backgrounds for animated TV shows. Chan lives in Tacoma, Washington. Visit them online at chanchauart.com.

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York.
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Genre:

  • Graphic Novels
  • Realistic Fiction

Diverse Voices:

  • Disability

Curricular Connection:

  • English Language Arts

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