Svetlana Chmakova New ‘Weirn Books’ Debut In June
by Gary Catig
JY is Yen Press’ imprint dedicated to middle grade readers. Recently, they introduced the lead characters of their upcoming brand new series, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods.
The story takes place in the Night Realm where supernatural beings such as shifters, vampires and weirns take to the streets assuming a human exterior. Despite these threats, school is still in session and you still have to do your homework. There are protagonists, Ailis Thornton and her cousin, Na’ya Leiburne-Thornton and their nemesis, Patricia Chow.
The series is written and illustrated by Svetlana Chmakova, who is best known for her work on Berrybrook Middle School. The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods is available in print and digitally on June 16, 2020.
