Jennifer Ward

She was called the Dragon Princess by her people, sometimes with contempt, and sometimes with reverence. But 700 years before the Empire's cannon pierced the dragon's breast, there was another girl. Threatened by an evil dragon, the people of a small kingdom formed a pact with a Divine Dragon and flourished under its protection. Brunhild is born into the house of the Dragon Priestesses—the only ones in the land who can understand the dragon's words. Like her mother and her mother's mother before her, she serves the Divine Dragon, cleaning his temple, listening to his sacred words, and gratefully offering him tribute: seven people every month.

Frederica, Old Blue, and Principal Halna clash over a powerful relic stored deep within the ruins hidden underneath the old school building. A murderous intruder picks off students one after another. Surrounded by enemies at every turn, Snow White stands before the entrance to the ruins that hold the fate of the world and makes a critical decision... At last, Snow White’s long saga comes to a close! How will the story of this girl at the mercy of destiny end…?

From award-winning author Jennifer Ward and Caldecott Honor illustrator Robin Page, this “real eye-opener” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) nonfiction picture book interweaves informative poems and prose to show the many different ways animals snooze!Just like people, all animals need sleep, but not all animals sleep in the same way. When dolphins sleep, half their brain stays awake. Snakes sleep with their eyes open. Giraffes sleep in five-minute intervals, while koalas sleep for twenty-two hours a day! From grizzly bears to hummingbirds, there are creatures of all sizes and habitats to wish a good night in this cozy and compelling book.

The new dungeon, Chalk Tower, is riddled with unpredictable situations—first, boss-class foes wandering the halls, and then the annihilation of Rufus’ party at the hands of an unknown enemy...! Silver Sword reluctantly opts for a temporary withdrawal. That means escape from adventuring duty for Alina, and a return at last to her beloved job as a receptionist! But for some reason, a sense of unease lingers... Meanwhile, Rufus joins Silver Sword as the vanguard and the party attempts to clear the Chalk Tower once more. But do they have any chance against a humanoid monster with Divine Relic!?

“Let me throw your life out of alignment.” The prom goes off without a hitch, and Yukino announces the end of the Service Club’s activities. Hachiman just can’t accept it, though. Hachiman’s actions are a big surprise, but what are they...?

New magical girls on the scene means a new collection of short stories about their lives! Plus, you’ll get to read the bonus origin story Snow White Raising Project for the first time in print. Don't miss out on these episodes that are sure to add even more color and intrigue to the Magical Girl Raising Project series!

After her mom introduces her to a modeling gig, Nanami Minami's life will never be the same! With Tomozaki as an advisor, Minami's day-to-day life changes in a major way. Plus, Minami and Tomozaki's relationship develops in an unexpected way...

The boss found out about Aliana’s side hustle!? This invincible receptionist's next enemy is...the guildmaster!? [[cut this headline to trim if needed]] Your eyes don’t deceive you, Alina! That’s Guildmaster Glen Garia waiting at your reception desk in the Iffole Counter. And yes, of course he knows-that's his skill, after all. So listen to your boss and meet the elite Silver Sword party at the guild headquarters. All you’ll have to do for him to overlook your moonlighting is to win a few little bouts... Is not only her day-job, but her life at risk as well? Or can the strongest skill blow away the details of an employment contract too?

The Soubu High School Prom plan plays out, and all involved in this alternate sham version wrap up their roles and duties. Hachiman sets up karaoke to show his appreciation for the volunteers’ hard work. But after the party, Yui has a request of her own-"There's something I'd like to talk about. Would you hear me out?"

Alina Clover thought being a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild would be her ticket to the good life...but her dream gig turns into an overtime nightmare whenever adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. To save herself from paperwork, Alina turns to the simplest solution at hand—beating down the monsters herself!

Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild thinking it would be her ticket to the good life. Unfortunately, her dream gig turns into an overtime nightmare whenever the adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. To save herself from a mountain of paperwork, Alina takes to beating down monsters herself to solve the problem! Now she just needs to keep her activities a secret...