April 28th is National Superhero Day!
To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite fictional heroes. But remember—superheroes aren’t just found in comic books or on movie screens. They’re all around us, making a difference every day.
Take a moment to recognize the real-life superheroes in your life and let them know what makes them so special to you.
Juvenile
My First Bedtime Storybook by Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Little ones will look forward to bedtime with this collection of 6 relatable read-aloud bedtime stories for 2- to 6-year-olds, starring their favorites Super Heroes like Hulk, Thor, Rocket and Groot, Ms. Marvel, Black Panther, Shuri, and Ghost-Spider! — Provided by the publisher.
Even Superheros Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker / Hasta los superhéroes tienen dias malos de Shelly Becker
“All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed.” – Amazon
“Como cualquiera de nosotros, los superhéroes también tienen días malos. En esos momentos, ellos podrán usar sus superpoderes para montar una buena: podrán destruir edificios a puñetazos, calcinar cosas con su mirada de rayos láser. Pero incluso cuando se sienten muy MUY furiosos no pueden, ni quieren, actuar supermal. Éste magnífico cuento rimado muestra cómo los superhéroes conocen la manera de controlar sus emociones. Ellos pueden hacerlo, ¡y tú también!”– Amazon.
Family is a Superpower by Michael Dahl
“In this DC Comics picture book, the heroic adventures of the Justice League mirror the extraordinary lives of real-life children and their diverse families. With bold illustrations and poetic text, this story makes all families–no matter how big or how small–feel out of this world!”–Jacket.
Adult
The Art of Marvel Studios What If…? Volume One by Paul Davies
“The Art of Marvel Studios’ What If…? takes fans behind the scenes of Marvel Studios’ first animated series…Through interviews with the animators, designers, producers, and writers of the series, readers will discover everything that goes into translating their favorite heroes and villains from live action to animation and how exciting new possibilities can open up if you only ask “What if…?””–adapted from dust jacket.
Alter Ego: A Novel by Alex Segura
“Annie Bustamante is a cultural force like none other–an acclaimed filmmaker, an author, a comic book artist known for one of the all-time best superhero comics in recent memory–but she’s never been able to tackle her longtime favorite superhero, the Legendary Lynx. Only known to the most die-hard comics fans, the Lynx went out of print and the rights were never available–until now. Annie is skeptical of who is making an offer–Bert Carlyle’s father started Triumph Comics and has long claimed ownership of the Lynx. When Annie starts getting anonymous messages urging her not to trust anyone, her inner alarms go off. Even worse, Carlyle wants to pair her with a disgraced filmmaker for a desperate media play. Annie, who has been called a genius, a sellout, a visionary, a hack, and everything else under the sun, is sick of the money grab. For the first time since she started reading a tattered copy of The Legendary Lynx #1 as a kid, she feels a pure creative spark–the chance to tell a story her way. She’s not about to let that go, even if it means uncovering the dark truth about the character she loves”– Provided by publisher.
Circle of Death by James Patterson
“In the year 2088, the doomsday clock inches towards midnight. The Command, synonymously the World Destroyer, is on the loose. Not even Lamont Cranston, the Shadow’s alter ego, knows who he is, but the clock is ticking as people around the world drop dead by the day, with the attack at the World’s Fair the most sinister yet. It’s up to The Shadow and his band of allies to stop the end of the world.”