Supa Nova - by Chanté Timothy (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Venture into Nova's secret underground lab-- and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world.

Nova is horrified when she learns about the world's plastic problem and the trash islands floating in the ocean. Good thing she has a super-secret lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA or for SCIENCE! But things go spectacularly awry when she creates a plastic-eating monster who won't stop eating and GROWING! Will Supa Nova be able to save the day--and the planet?

Review Quotes

"Just the ticket for unstoppable young mixers and makers with big dreams."--Kirkus Reviews

"A wonderful STEM-themed addition for all tween shelves. Readers will love Nova and look ­forward to sequels."--Melisa Bailey, School Library Journal

"A brainy bonanza with an important message of conservation at its center."
--Emerald Martinez, Booklist

"Intelligent, confident, and capable Nova--along with her supportive family and their gentle ribbing--model healthy attitudes around creativity, curiosity, and accountability. Though Nova's experiments often rely on fantastical sensibilities, a closing section detailing "the real science behind the story" grounds the featured antics, while bright and kinetic artwork contribute to the novel's cheerful atmosphere." --Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

Chanté Timothy is an author-illustrator who has always had a sense of wonder about the world and a passion for scientific facts and trivia. As a child, she shared an interest in science with her mom, but never really saw it as a subject women could be leaders in--let alone a Black woman. Chanté hopes that Supa Nova will be a catalyst for all children to find excitement and fun in STEAM subjects. Chanté lives in the United Kingdom.