NEW YORK, NY (7/5/24) – JY for Kids, the middle grade imprint of Yen Press, LLC, will be publishing a
new children’s book in December 2024—Catalog of Wonders. This novel will mark the fifth series in JY’s
recent prose expansion initiative, focused on publishing the English editions of Japanese novels
containing short prose chapters rich with illustrations that appeal to younger readers.
Catalog of Wonders
Story by Chizutokouro
Illustration by Kei Mochizuki
One day, after bringing home some particularly bad test scores, Mashiro decides to run
away. If only all those low grades would just disappear from his parents’ memories… As he
fantasizes about the impossible, a girl in an eye patch and a flashy pink hoodie jumps out in
front of him, dragging a suitcase behind her. In her wake, he finds a mysterious black book
with a list of dubious products. Instant Death God, Friend Gacha, Execution Set, Winter Only
Ice Cream, ??? Goldfish…And then he sees it—a button to erase someone’s memories. Just
what are these strange items, and are they safe to use? You’ll never know until you try, but
do you dare?!
Catalog of Wonders contains short stories about customers who bought mysterious products from a
young girl with an eye patch, leading to unexpected and frightful consequences. This excellent series is
great for readers of all ages looking for a comfortable horror series as a breath of fresh air from the often
gritty genre. Priced at $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD, Catalog of Wonders is the newest title selected from the
popular Tsubasa Bunko line to join JY for Kids.
JY is thrilled to add this new horror novel to its fun and varied middle grade lineup, which currently
includes popular graphic novels such as Svetlana Chmakova‘s Berrybrook Middle School series and manga
such as Little Witch Academia. Young readers will be hooked on a captivating journey of mysterious wares
and their users.
About JY
JY, the middle grade graphic novel division of Yen Press, LLC, was established in 2017. This imprint is a
sign of the Yen Press commitment to actively growing a catalog of quality content targeting middle
grade audiences while making that content easily identifiable for parents, booksellers, librarians, and
educators. For more information, visit www.jyforkids.com.
About Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group. Founded
in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of
manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and a driving force in the
introduction of light novels and Japanese literature to new readers through its Yen On and Yen Audio
imprints. For more information, visit www.yenpress.com.
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