School is back in session
The seasons are changing, classes are starting, and we’re ready to kick the school year off to a great start! From librarian materials to fresh new prints of our evergreen titles, Needle & Thread and Nightmare in Savannah, we’ve got everything you need to prepare for the semester!
Ready to get this year’s reading list started? Check out our official Maverick Materials page for resources, workbooks, bookmarks, and more!
We’re getting into the school spirit here at Maverick! To celebrate the start of a new school year, we’ve got a peek at what your favorite Maverick characters carry with them in their day-to-day! Check it out below!
What's in Noah's bag?
- Emergency sewing kit
For those costume emergencies! - Sketchbook
For times when design inspiration strikes! - English notebook
Copious notes from Ms. French’s class–including her costume of the day. - A crumpled note from Hiroki
Want a rematch. Pizza and video games tonight? -Hiroki - A hand-knit scarf
Cute AND cozy. Noah is very proud of his handiwork. - Pencils and erasers
For sketching on the go. And school work, of course.
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What's in Alexa's bag?
- Fairy Hunter’s Diary
Handy dandy. - Sunflower Seeds
For warding off fairies, of course. - Salt packets
You can never be too prepared against the fae. - A copy of The Scarlet Letter
Required reading. (She’s already read it at her old school, though.) - Bowman family photo
Moving to a new place is never easy. - Homecoming Dance Flyer
Who will Alexa decide to take to the Homecoming dance?
What's in Adrian's bag?
- Romeo & Juliet Script
He’ll get his lines right one of these days, he’s sure of it. - Portable tablet
Schoolwork on the go! - A reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important - Headphones
For getting pumped before a big game! - Cleats
Very important - Change of clothes
For afterschool soccer practice!
What's in Sienna's bag?
- A carefully packed lunch
A lovingly packed sandwich to share with Hope - Art’s latest caricature
It kind of looks like Sienna. Don’t tell Art she has this in her bag - Loose change
Just enough to spend an afternoon at the arcade - Pencils and paper
She packs extra just in case someone leaves theirs at home - Game Champ Nametag
Decorated with one (1) Employee of the Month sticker - Boss Key Burger rewards card
One stamp away from a free burger!
To make the new school year even sweeter, we’re giving away five copies of our upcoming original fantasy, In the Shadow of the Throne, by Kate Sheridan and Gaia Cardinali! For rules and more details, you can check out the official giveaway on our Goodreads!
Here’s to an amazing new year!

In The Shadow of the Throne
by Kate Sheridan
Giveaway ends August 22, 2022.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads
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