Karate Prom

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

Don "TheDragonWilson" Jones is the finest fighter Benjamin Harrison High School has ever produced. But when he enters the ring against Lincoln High's Sam Steadman, it's love at first knockout.

Unfortunately, Sam has a jerky ex-boyfriend...and Don has a seriously terrifying ex-girlfriend. Like, "global crime cartel" terrifying. From prom to the after-party to graduation, Don and Sam--and an increasingly eclectic cast of supporting oddballs--will have to fight their way through a gauntlet of opponents, all in the name of love (and punching). Did we mention the punching?

Author: Kyle Starks
Publisher: First Second
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.91w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781250868664

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 37
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2024

About the Author

Kyle Starks is a two-time Eisner nominated comic creator from Southern Indiana. He is best known as the longest tenured writer and occasional artist for Oni Press's RICK AND MORTY comic. He was nominated for Eisners for Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain for best humor publication.