New Releases by Barbara Slate

A guide to creating graphic novels.

Ten adventures of Scooby and the gang.

Offers tricks, games, and training tips to use with the Shelby--a little electronic clam that sings, dances, and tells jokes.

For Better Or Voice by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery-but for Archie, it may just spell trouble when he literally puts words in Mr. Lodge's mouth! Guy Magnet by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg: If Archie thought juggling Betty, Veronica and Cheryl was tough, wait 'til he has to deal with all the girls falling for his new look! In The Big Switch by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg: It's the revenge of the remote, as Archie dreams the remote control is ordering him around! Then, in Soiree About That, by Hal Smith & Stan Goldberg, Archie throws an anniversary party for Veronica to show he hasn't forgotten. The only problem is, he's a month early!

So just what was the relationship between parents and teenagers like in "The Wild Twenties" - 1920s, that is? This telling tale is filled with nostalgia for the fads and fashions of yesterday - and parental gripes that still seem strangely familiar! Don't miss the majestic mayhem when a duke, a prince, a king, a crowned head, some dogs and a duped darling collide in this "Royal Flush!" When Betty and Veronica get lost in the "Second World" of simulated computer worlds, can Archie bring them back to "actual" reality? And will Veronica ever say "Enough About Me," or does she want everyone else to be Veronica-centered, too?

"Where the Jobs Are": A stroll through the high school's job fair leads Betty and Veronica to daydream about glamorous jobs like being a secret agent, rock star or blogger. At least we know they're qualified to be "creative writers!" "Personal Best": The girl's baseball team decides the best way to win this season is for each member to improve her specialties — so Betty & Midge work on their fielding, Ethel perfects her pitching, Nancy brings her batting average up... and Veronica handles cosmetic improvements! "Serious Business": The line to wait for a famous author's autograph is so long that Betty & Veronica have time to write their own books while they wait!

"Prom-itis": With the students totally obsessed with the upcoming prom, Mr. Weatherbee takes a drastic measure to try to get their minds on school again - by canceling the prom! Will this dark cloud persist over the prom-minded teens, or are even principals prone to prom-itis? Press your gown and put on your tux for this very special occasion!

Curious Color Change: Betty chosen a different color for her room to brighten her life. The Late Late Show: After staying up too late Betty gets up late and misses important events!Weather Tether: In a predictable day for rain, Betty and Archie go to the beach with no one else there.

"The Volunteer": Archie volunteers to spend time with an elderly man at the seniors' home, and learns he's not the only one caught in the middle of an eternal love triangle! "Tree's Company": Archie enjoys the tree in his backyard... until Reggie reminds him how much work it will bring come fall!

"My One And Only Valentine"

"Why?": Mr. Lodge's landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he'll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime Date": Archie's parents reminisce about the "good old days" of drive-in movies... complete with broken speakers, spilled refreshments, and long trips to the concession stand!

"Santa Cause": A bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick - and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! "The Big Problem": Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly - until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! "The Average Awards": Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average.

"Phone-y Problem": With yet another of his speeches interrupted by the ringing, Mr. Weatherbee declares a ban on students' cell phones! Is the ban a good "call," or is the Bee just dialing a "wrong number?!" "Take Your Time": Archie struggles to figure out the difference between real time and "Veronica time!" "Double Trouble": A visit with a senior gives Archie a peek into his popular future - Archie's retired friend has two girlfriends, too! Not only that, once again he's double-booked dates with the duo!

"Dinner for Six": When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? "A Real Keeper": Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he's hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the "loss" column?

"The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you're out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let's Get Campy": Spooky campfire stories have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night!