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Chad Sell

Chad Sell grew up in a small town in central Wisconsin. He lived in a neighborhood much like the Cardboard Kingdom, where he and his friends bounded through backyards in imaginative games and outfits. He also drew a lot and came up with all kinds of colorful characters. His favorites were often the villains, because despite being different and misunderstood, they were powerful and confident, and they got the best costumes. Chad lives in Connecticut with his husband and two cats.
The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours
The Stupendous Switcheroo #2: Born to Be Bad
The Stupendous Switcheroo #3: Can't Go Home Again
The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow and Sorcery
Doodleville #2: Art Attacks!
The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast
Doodleville
The Cardboard Kingdom

Meet the Author: Chad Sell (THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM)

Books

The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours
The Stupendous Switcheroo #2: Born to Be Bad
The Stupendous Switcheroo #3: Can't Go Home Again
The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow and Sorcery
Doodleville #2: Art Attacks!
The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast
Doodleville
The Cardboard Kingdom

Media

Meet the Author: Chad Sell (THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM)

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching with Graphic Fiction and Nonfiction

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