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Akeem S. Roberts, author portrait
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Akeem S. Roberts

Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, the first book of which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. He has worked as an illustrator for Hasbro (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) and as a cartoonist for The New Yorker. The Class Pet Ghost Detective series is his author-illustrator debut. Visit Akeem at AkeemTeam.com to see more of his work.
The Pet Rock Ransom: A Graphic Novel
Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake: A Graphic Novel
What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?: A Graphic Novel
J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
J.D. y el negocio familiar
J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
J.D. and the Family Business
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

Books

The Pet Rock Ransom: A Graphic Novel
Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake: A Graphic Novel
What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?: A Graphic Novel
J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
J.D. y el negocio familiar
J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
J.D. and the Family Business
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

February 2026 Children’s and YA Graphic Novels

Check out our February 2026 Children’s and YA graphic novels! Graphic novels are powerful tools for engaging struggling and reluctant readers. With high-interest illustrations and accessible text, these standout February releases build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and are a perfect addition to any classroom or school library. For more graphic novels for Elementary Education click here.

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