How this Book Was Made: Oasis by Guojing

How the book was made: Oasis

Go behind the scenes of Oasis by Guojing, the critically acclaimed, unforgettable graphic novel about two children and one robot who form an unbreakable bond as they survive in a world that values the efficiency of tech over the care of humanity.

Read on for an interview with Laura Godwin, VP Publisher of Godwin Books and Guojing, author and illustrator of Oasis. Plus, find behind-the-scenes images from the writing and drawing process!

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Graphic Novel Preview: Mrs. Orwell by Andrea Chalupa; illustrated by Brahm Revel

MRS. ORWELL GNP

Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Mrs. Orwell, written by Andrea Chalupa and illustrated by Brahm Revel. This is a riveting adult graphic novel brings Eileen Blair—wife and partner of George Orwell—out of her husband’s shadow and follows the couples’ tireless campaign to expose difficult political truths through art. On sale March 31st, 2026!

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RSVP to our Spring 2026 School & Library Virtual Preview!

S26 Preview

RSVP now for the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Spring 2026 Preview Event, where we’ll preview upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult titles during this free, one hour Booklist webinar on Thursday, February 19 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET! Stay tuned for our live special guests! Author Julian Randall will introduce his lyrical middle grade novel, Shook, and #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honoree author Christian Robinson will be in conversation about Dad, a beautifully-illustrated picture book.

We’ll also have guest video appearances from talented creators Lily Williams (Exposures: A Story About Life with OCD and the Power of Facing Your Fears), Anna-Marie McLemore (We Could Be Anyone), and Ari Tison (Together We See). 

RSVP Here!