First Second Books is an American publisher of graphic novels. An imprint of Roaring Brook Press, part of Holtzbrinck Publishers, First Second publishes fiction, biographies, personal memoirs, history, visual essays, and comics journalism.
First Second launched in U.S. stores and online in May 2006. It was distributed by Macmillan in the rest of the English-speaking world. After the merger in 2010, Macmillan distributes all of the books.
It is headed by editorial director Mark Siegel.
Spring 2006A.L.I.E.E.E.N., by Lewis TrondheimDeogratias: A Tale of Rwanda, by Jean P. StassenThe Fate of the Artist, by Eddie CampbellThe Lost Colony v. 1: The Snodgrass Conspiracy, by Grady KleinSardine in Outer Space, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarVampire Loves, by Joann SfarFall 2006American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen YangJourney Into Mohawk Country, by Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert and George O'ConnorThe Kampung Boy, by LatKlezmer, by Joann SfarMissouri Boy, by Leland MyrickSardine in Outer Space 2, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarSpring 2007The Black Diamond Detective Agency, by Eddie CampbellGarage Band, by GipiThe Lost Colony v. 2: The Red Menace, by Grady KleinThe Professor's Daughter, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarSardine in Outer Space 3, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarTiny Tyrant, by Lewis Trondheim and Fabrice ParmeFall 2007Laika, by Nick AbadzisNotes for a War Story, by GipiRobot Dreams, by Sara VaronSardine in Outer Space 4, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarTown Boy, by LatSpring 2008Kaput & Zosky, by Lewis TrondheimThree Shadows, by Cyril PedrosaLife Sucks, by Jessica Abel, Gabe Soria, and Warren PleeceLittle Vampire, by Joann SfarDrawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond, by Jessica Abel and Matt MaddenSardine in Outer Space 5, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarFall 2008Prince of Persia, by Jordan Mechner, A.B. Sina, LeUyen Pham, and Alex PuvillandSlow Storm, by Danica NovgorodoffThe Amazing Remarkable Monsieur Leotard, by Eddie Campbell & Dan BestGus & His Gang by Christophe BlainAlan's War, by Emmanuel GuibertBourbon Island 1730, by Apollo & Lewis TrondheimThe Lost Colony v. 3: Last Rights, by Grady KleinSardine in Outer Space 6, by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann SfarSpring 2009The Color of Earth, by Dong Hwa KimThe Color of Water, by Dong Hwa KimThe Photographer, by Emmanuel GuibertThe Eternal Smile, by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk KimAdventures in Cartooning: How to Turn Your Doodles Into Comics, by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-FrostTiny Tyrant 1: The Ethelbertosaurus, by Lewis Trondheim and Fabrice ParmeFall 2009The Color of Heaven, by Dong Hwa KimCat Burglar Black", by Richard SalaStuffed, by Glenn Eichler and Nick BertozziRefresh, Refresh, by Danica Novgorodoff,James Ponsoldt, and Benjamin PercyBall Peen Hammer, by Adam Rapp and George O'ConnorTiny Tyrant 2: The Lucky Winner, by Lewis Trondheim and Fabrice ParmeWinter 2010Zeus: King of the Gods (The Olympians Book 1), George O'ConnorSpring 2010Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess (The Olympians Book 2), George O'ConnorResistance: Book 1, by Carla Jablonski and Leland PurvisBooth, by C.C. Colbert and TanitocFoiled by Jane Yolen and Mike CavallaroCity of Spies, by Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal DizinSolomon's Thieves: Book 1, by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham, and Alex PuvillandPrime Baby by Gene Luen YangFall 2010Adventures in Cartooning Activity Book by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-FrostAthena: Grey-Eyed Goddess by George O'ConnorBrain Camp by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan, illustrated by Faith Erin HicksDawn Land by Will DavisKoko Be Good by Jen WangLaika by Nick AbadzisThe Unsinkable Walter Bean by Aaron RenierThe Zabime Sisters by AristophaneZeus: King of Gods by George O'ConnorWinter 2011Lewis & Clark by Nick BertozziZita the Spacegirl by Ben HatkeSpring 2011Anya's Ghost by Vera BrosgolAstronaut Academy: Zero Gravity by Dave RomanDefiance by Karla Jablonski and Leland PurvisFeynman by Jim Ottaviani and Leland MyrickHera by George O'ConnorLevel Up by Gene Luen YangFall 2011Americus by MK Reed and Johnathan HillBake Sale by Sara VaronMush! by Glenn Eichler and Joe InfurnariNursery Rhyme Comics edited by Chris DuffyOrcs by Stan Nicholls and Joe FloodSame Difference by Derek Kirk KimZahra's Paradise by Amir and KhalilWinter 2012Friends with Boys by Faith Erin HicksGiants Beware! by Rafael Rosado and Jorge AguirreHades: Lord of the Dead by George O'ConnorThe Silence of Our Friends by Mark Long, Jim Demonakos, and Nate PowellSpring 2012Baby's in Black by Arne BellstorfBloody Chester by JT Petty and Hilary FloridoMarathon by Boaz Yakin and Joe InfurnariMastering Comics by Jessica Abel and Matt MaddenMoon Moth by Jack Vance and Humayoun IbrahimVictory by Carla Jablonski and Leland PurvisFall 2012Adventures in Cartooning: Christmas Special by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick FrostBroxo by Zach GiallongoLegends of Zita the Spacegirl by Ben HatkeSailor Twain by Mark SiegelSumo by Thien PhamTune: Vanishing Point by Derek Kirk Kim and Les McClaineWinter 2013Curses! Foiled Again by Jane Yolen and Mike CavallaroFeynman (paperback edition) by Jim Ottaviani and Leland MyrickJerusalem by Boaz Yakin and Nick BertozziPoseidon: Earth Shaker by George O'ConnorRelish by Lucy KnisleySpring 2013Astronaut Academy: Re-entry by Dave RomanGenius by Steven T. Seagle and Teddy KristiansenNothing Can Possibly Go Wrong by Prudence Shen and Faith Erin HicksOdd Duck by Sara Varon and Cecil CastellucciPrimates by Jim Ottaviani and Maris WicksRed Handed: The Fine Art of Strange Crimes by Matt KindtTemplar by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham, and Alex PuvillandFall 2013Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang2014This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian TamakiIn Real Life by Cory Doctorow and Jen WangSpring 2015Dragons Beware by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael RosadoFall 2016Demon by Jason ShigaFall 2017The Hunting Accident by David Carlson and Landis BlairCucumber Quest by Gigi D.G.The Creepy Case Files of Margo Manoo by Drew Weing
