Ready to Go Book Display: Pokémon

Welcome to our series, "Ready to Go!" Book Display. Once a month, we'll highlight the latest or greatest for every age group (Adults, Teens and Children) that you can promote within your library or order for your collection. This month we are celebrating Pokémon Go! Don't forget to include your Pokémon games in your display!

Pokémon Black and White (2011-2015)
20 Volumes

Black, an eager young Pokémon trainer, sets off on a journey to explore the Unova region, where he meets White, a Pokémon trainer who runs a talent agency for performing Pokémon.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure (2008-2010)
8 Volumes

Hareta, raised in the wild by Pokémon, decides to become a Pokémon trainer. Along with his first Pokémon Piplip and his new friend Mitsumi, he sets off in search of the legendary Pokémon Dialga, but Team Galactic is hunting for Dialga too.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure Platinum (2014)
11 Volumes
Pokémon trainers Pearl and Diamond have a lifelong dream to star in a Pokémon comedy act, but somehow end up as bodyguards to a pampered rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mount Coronet.

Pokémon XY (Dec 2014-ongoing)

As the new champion of the Pokemon Battle Junior Tournament in the Kalos region, X is hailed as a child prodigy. But when the media attention proves to be too much for him, he holes up in his room to hide from everyone - including his best friends.

Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook (July 2015)

Shares facts on over seven hundred Pokémon and includes information on the new Kalos characters and the Mega Evolved Pokémon.

Official Guide to Legendary and Mythical Pokémon by Simcha Whitehill (Aug 2016)
Discover facts and stats about over 50 of the most amazing, intriguing Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, from Arceus to Zygarde.

How to Draw Pokémon by Tracey West (June 2003)

Get ready to draw the coolest, most action-packed Pokémon art ever. Catch step-by-step secret tips on drawing your favorite Pokémon.

Pokémon Origami (June 2015)

Offers instructions on creating ten Pokémon using origami, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Snivy.

Pokémon Visual Companion (Dec 2013)

A completely updated coverage of key characters, battles, and locations, including the Unova region.

Bonus:

For those of you who are interested in Pokémon programming and advertising, there's a new Facebook Group for librarians you'll want to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokelibrary/