The Library of Memories (A Graphic Novel)

Illustrated by Lissy Marlin

On Sale: Aug 25, 2026
Page Count: 328 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
ISBN-13: 9780316464338

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“Lissy Marlin has the rare gift of turning imagination into something you can see.” —Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits

“Ambitious, vibrant.” —Lee Knox Ostertag, New York Times bestselling creator of The Girl from the Sea

In this breathtaking middle grade graphic novel full of magic and mystery, bestselling creators Barbara Perez Marquez and Lissy Marlin ink a story that explores the power of memories, for fans of Pixar’s Inside Out, and The Moth Keeper.

Copenhagen arrived at the library one day with little memory of who she is, and she’s been stuck here ever since. She takes to helping preserve the library alongside the wise mechanical creatures who tend to its care, but the longer she stays, the more she forgets. Unless she can find her memories, Copenhagen will cease to remember everything that makes her who she is.

But the library has been losing magic for quite some time, and with it, all the memories it holds. To save this wondrous place from ruin, Copenhagen will have to journey deeper into the library than she’s ever ventured before, even if what she finds shatters everything she thought she knew.

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Barbara Perez Marquez is an Eisner-nominated, award-winning and bestselling queer writer. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she now lives in the USA. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and writes short and long-form fiction, usually using coming-of-age and LGBTQIA+ themes. Her work was first featured in a student collection in the 7th grade, which inspired her desire to become a writer. She invites you to find her online at mustachebabs.com

Lissy Marlin is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling illustrator from the Dominican Republic with a simple mission: To bring a little bit of magic to everyday life, one piece of art at a time! Her work ranges from character design for animation and toys to children's book illustration for middle grade novels and, most recently, sequential art. With comics, she hopes to bring stories to life full of color and whimsy. She invites you to find her online at lissymarlin.com

"Lissy Marlin has the rare gift of turning imagination into something you can actually see."
Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits
"The Library of Memories is an ambitious, vibrant graphic novel with entrancing art and a puzzle-box of a story."
Lee Knox Ostertag, New York Times bestselling creator of The Witch Boy
“Bright, energetic cartooning and intriguing characters bring this sweet, heartfelt mystery about shared sorrow and shared healing to life!”
Carey Pietsch, co-adaptor of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Adventure Zone series
“The masterful world building, enchanting artwork and charming characters of The Library of Memories are sure to dazzle readers of all ages.”
Rose Bousamra, illustrator of Frizzy
“Beautifully drawn and deeply heartfelt, a story worth remembering.”
Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
"TheLibrary of Memories is a beautiful exploration of grief, delicately balancing the heavy emotions surrounding loss with the charm and whimsy of a fantastic world, brought to life through Marlin's gorgeous art."
Bree Paulsen, creator of Garlic & the Vampire
"With charming characters, vivid artwork, and a heartfelt story, exploring The Library of Memories is a delight."
Ethan Aldridge, New York Times bestselling creator of Estranged
"Stunning and unlike anything I've ever read—Perez Marquez and Marlin are masters of sequential storytelling."
Colleen AF Venable, author of Kiss Number 8
"Absolutely spellbinding, brimming with artwork that will stun you, and a mystery that will tug on your heart!."
Hannah Templer, creator of Cosmoknights
"The Library of Memories is a beautifully illustrated tale that delves into the heart of what makes memories so integral to our humanity."
Amanda Castillo, co-creator of The Mapmakers Trilogy
“The Library of Memories is a heartfelt and visually stunning graphic novel that you will not be able to forget."
Cameron Chittock, co-creator of The Mapmakers Trilogy
"A magical story with gorgeous layouts and dreamy hues, The Library of Memories will take you on a colorful steampunk adventure exploring the bittersweet qualities of memory."
Jes and Cin Wibowo, creators of Lunar Boy

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Barbara Perez

About the Author

Barbara Perez Marquez is an Eisner-nominated, award-winning and bestselling queer writer. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she now lives in the USA. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and writes short and long-form fiction, usually using coming-of-age and LGBTQIA+ themes. Her work was first featured in a student collection in the 7th grade, which inspired her desire to become a writer. She invites you to find her online at mustachebabs.com

Lissy Marlin is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling illustrator from the Dominican Republic with a simple mission: To bring a little bit of magic to everyday life, one piece of art at a time! Her work ranges from character design for animation and toys to children's book illustration for middle grade novels and, most recently, sequential art. With comics, she hopes to bring stories to life full of color and whimsy. She invites you to find her online at lissymarlin.com

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