McGill and Lee 1: Invasion of the Mutant Plications

· Fills a critical need for engaging math literature: Addresses the national decline in math proficiency with an entertaining approach.
· Highly commercial, kid-friendly art style with bold color and humor-driven paneling
· Celebrates different learning styles in an authentic, empowering way
· Classroom-friendly with built-in curriculum tie-ins and backmatter (PEMDAS, equations, problem-solving strategies shown on-page)
· Co-author is a tenured and decorated 5th-grade math teacher: Bridgette McGee a longtime math and science teacher for Chicago Public Schools. In 2024, she received the ''Elect Lady of Education'' award for her service to students across Chicago. She has included math lessons sprinkled throughout the book and backmatter that includes practice problems for kids to do independently after reading and learning from the story.
· Encourages a growth mindset: Aligns with social-emotional learning (SEL) by fostering problem-solving and resilience.
· Supports STEM education initiatives: Ideal for school curriculum supplements, after-school programs, and homeschoolers emphasizing STEM learning. A great fit for Title I schools, cross-curricular teaching, and math-focused book fairs.

Themes for Classroom Learning/Library & Bookseller Displays:
· The "Science of Math" Movement – Focus on conceptual understanding over memorization.
· Project-Based Learning (PBL) – Encourages hands-on problem-solving through storytelling.
· Closing the STEM Achievement Gap – Engages diverse learners and promotes math confidence.
· SEL: Teamwork, perseverance, and critical thinking.
· National STEM Day – November 8
· Pi Day – March 14
· Math Awareness Month – April
· Graphic Novels in Education Month – September