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Parker Grows a Garden (Ready To Read Level 1)
The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about the joy of growing a garden.
Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently waiting all winter long, Parker sees her garden bloom! This story celebrates Parker's relationships with her two grandmothers and the joy of nurturing plants in the garden, and the backmatter features Parker's love of taking nature walks in her neighborhood.
Target age group 4-6 -
Pinkalicious: Message in a Bottle (I Can Read Level 2)
When Pinkalicious and Molly find a message in a bottle, the riddle inside sends them on a pinkatastic adventure! Will the pinktectives solve the mystery?
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann, Pinkalicious Message in a Bottle is is the first ever Level 2 Pinkalicious story!
Level Two I Can Read books are geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
Target age group 4-8 -
Grace's Chinese New Year (Step Into Reading Step 2)
Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace's Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader!
Sweep away the bad luck; sweep in the good luck--it's Chinese New Year! Grace and her family are getting ready for the festivities. They're hanging red lanterns, and, yum....what's that smell? Grace's grandmother is making dumplings! Grace's whole family comes together to celebrate their traditions and she is so excited!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Target age group 4-6 -
Friends Forever (Clark the Shark) (I Can Read Level 2)
"A recommended story that helps young readers learn how to be a good friend." (School Library Journal)
Featuring bold illustrations by Guy Francis and lively easy-to-read text by Bruce Hale, this Level Two I Can Read will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Perfect for social emotional learning.
Clark the Shark is super excited about the drawing contest. The winner gets Captain Suckermouth comics, signed by Captain Suckermouth! When Clark asks Joey Mackerel for help, his excitement gets the best of him and he doesn't listen to his friend. Joey is sad because his pet catfish died. Will Clark be able to truly listen and put his friend first?
Clark the Shark has been embraced in the elementary school classroom and at home. Kids laugh at his antics, and they also relate to the young shark who always means well but can get himself into scrapes due to his overabundance of energy.
This is the first Level Two I Can Read for Clark the Shark. Level Two I Can Read books are geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Target age group 4-8 -
Spin a Soft Black Song
Spin a Soft Black Song is an illustrated poetry collection from Caldecott Honor and Langston Hughes Medal award-winning author Nikki Giovanni. With black-and-white art from George Martins, this revised edition of the classic collection features thirty-five poems for and about black children--written from their perspective--celebrating the energy and joy of young life within their own communities.
A favorite collection of thirty-five poems for and about black children celebrates the energy and joy of life.
"Martins' black-and-white drawings exude action and feeling, and the elements he chose to illustrate are perceptive and sensitive...A fine addition to the poetry shelves." -- Booklist
Target age group 8-12 -
Tag Team: El Toro and Friends (World of vamos!)
From New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, Tag Team features El Toro and La Oink Oink's team-up in Spanish and English in this graphic-novel-style El Toro & Friends paperback reader from the Eisner-nominated World of ¡Vamos!
Little Lobo introduced readers to his wrestling hero El Toro in Vamos! Let's Go to the Market! Now El Toro is off on his own adventures in this early reader graphic novel series!
After last night's match, the stadium is a mess! There is so much work to be done and Mexican wrestling star El Toro feels overwhelmed.
Enter . . . La Oink Oink! With the collaborative spirit they have in the ring, El Toro and La Oink Oink tackle the cleaning up together. La Oink Oink sweeps and El Toro picks up the trash. La Oink Oink washes the dishes, and El Toro dries them. Together, an insurmountable mountain of chores becomes a series of fun tasks for these two wrestling friends!
With unique, detailed illustrations and easy Spanish and English vocabulary words, sports fans and comic book fans alike will fall in love with El Toro, La Oink Oink, and their tag-team adventures in this fun early reader graphic novel.
"Wildly imaginative and creative! Your kids will go loco for El Toro!" --Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Target age group 6-10 -
Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow (Penguin Young Readers Level 3)
Whether building a snow fort, braving the big hill on their sleds, or building a snow pig, the lovable Oliver and Amanda Pig find plenty of fun after the "big snow."
"The warm interactions among family members continue to make these gentle stories a delight for early readers."-- The Horn Book
Target age group 6-8 -
Ambrose Deception (Paperback)
Melissa is a nobody. Wilf is a slacker. Bondi is a show-off.
Not a single one of Melissa, Wilf, or Bondi's middle school teachers would considerer them a star student. Yet to everyone's surprise, Melissa, WIlf, and Bondi are the three students chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, solving clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. None of the kids have heard of the scholarship before, but the rules seem simple enough: solve clues, take photo proof, and win money.
At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each begins to wonder whether the competition is a sham. It's only by secretly joining forces and using their unique talents that the trio is able to uncover the truth behind the Ambrose Deception -- a truth that involves a lot more than just a scholarship.
With a narrative style as varied and intriguing as the mystery itself, this adventure involving clever clues, plenty of perks, and abhorrent adults is pure wish fulfillment.
Target age group 8-12 -
Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Teacher! (I Can Read Level 1)
Brother and Sister Bear celebrate their new teacher in this heartwarming addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series The Berenstain Bears!
Brother and Sister Bear are very excited to be going back to school! But there's one big question on their minds--who will be their new teacher? Why, it's none other than Miz Bearly, known for giving lots of homework, loving pop quizzes, and always looking a bit grouchy. But the cubs soon realize that Miz Bearly can also make learning fun, and if they just give her a chance, they may even find this tough teacher is a big softy at heart.
The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Teacher! is a Level One I Can Read, making it perfect for independent readers learning to sound out simple words and sentences.
Target age group 4-8 -
Rez Ball
This compelling debut novel by new talent Byron Graves tells the relatable, high-stakes story of a young athlete determined to play like the hero his Ojibwe community needs him to be.
These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident.
When Jaxon's former teammates on the varsity team offer to take Tre under their wing, he sees this as his shot to represent his Ojibwe rez all the way to their first state championship. This is the first step toward his dream of playing in the NBA, no matter how much the odds are stacked against him.
But stepping into his brother's shoes as a star player means that Tre can't mess up. Not on the court, not at school, and not with his new friend, gamer Khiana, who he is definitely not falling in love with.
After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet.
This book is published by Heartdrum, an imprint that publishes high-quality, contemporary stories about Indigenous young people in the United States and Canada.
Target age group 13 and up -
Ponies Unite (My Little Pony) (I Can Read Level 2)
This all-new early reader is based on the My Little Pony movie--available to stream on Netflix September 24, 2021!
Meet the new leader of the pony group, Sunny, and her adorable pony friends. This early reader is a level 2 I Can Read, which means it's geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
In the new movie, the pony world of Equestria has lost its magic. Friendship and harmony have been replaced by mistrust, and Ponies now live separated by species. Sunny--a feisty and idealistic young Earth Pony--is convinced there's still hope for this divided world.
When Sunny befriends a lost Unicorn named Izzy, they embark on an epic adventure that will include a daring jewel heist, outrageous conspiracy theories, elaborate musical numbers, and the world's cutest flying Pomeranian. The world Sunny has dreamed of her entire life could finally become a reality as Sunny and her newfound friends fight to prove that even little ponies can make a big difference!
Target age group 4-8 -
Mi Ciudad Sings
After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.
As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence.
With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story leaves readers with the message that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness.
Target age group 3-7 -
Welcome Little One: A Love Letter to You (Welcome Little One Baby Gift Collection) (Board Book)
Welcome your little one to the world with this special baby book and USA Today bestseller by Sandra Magsamen, the perfect Valentine's Day and baby shower gift!
For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event filled with the promise of love, joy, and a lifetime of memories. In this beloved elephant board book comes a special celebration of the one-of-a-kind bond between parents and their little one. Filled with lively illustrations, gentle rhyming text, and a heartfelt message, this sweet board book for babies and toddlers is the perfect gender-neutral baby shower or infant gift to congratulate and send to new parents, or for simply expressing the love you have for the little ones in your life!
On the day you were born, it was love at first sight.
We welcomed you, little one, and held you so tight.
Why readers love Welcome Little One:
• Doubles as a special keepsake gift for newborns with ample space to record the birth details and a bonus section to write a personal message to your little one
• Meaningful Valentine's Day gift for babies and toddlers, Mother's or Father's Day gift, Easter basket or holiday stocking stuffer, baby shower or pregnancy gift, first birthday gift, or way to say "I love you" any time of year!
• Perfect for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Made for their little hands!
• Add a heartfelt message and trade your baby shower card for this keepsake book
Target age group 0-3 -
Sisters of the Neversea (Paperback)
Five starred reviews! In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale island known as Neverland...
Lily and Wendy have been best friends since they became stepsisters.
But with their feuding parents planning to spend the summer apart, what will become of their family--and their friendship?
Little do they know that a mysterious boy has been watching them from the oak tree outside their window. A boy who intends to take them away from home for good, to an island of wild animals, Merfolk, Fairies, and kidnapped children, to a sea of merfolk, pirates, and a giant crocodile.
Target age group 8 to 12
A boy who calls himself Peter Pan.
In partnership with We Need Diverse Books -
Teacher's Pet (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic)
The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more?
Jessica knows she's the better dancer - but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she's not getting recognized - which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth slowly realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get Jessica her leading role?
Francine Pascal's beloved Sweet Valley Twins series continues with Claudia Aguirre offering her fresh and modern artwork just right for today's contemporary middle-grade graphic novel.
Target age group 8-12 -
Coral and the Rainbow Reef (Mermaid Fairies)
Mermaid-themed story book with an ocean charm bracelet.
Mermaid fairy Coral makes magic houses that suit their owners perfectly. But when Rudy rainbow fish calls them plain, Coral changes her style and forgets what really matters.
Children will love this magical ocean tale, beautifully illustrated by Lara Ede. The sweet rhyme will engage young readers, and the book has an amazing mermaid-themed bracelet on the cover!
Target age group 3-6 -
Fox Versus Winter (I Can Read My First Shared Reading)
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox--the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award-winning FOX THE TIGER--goes up against a surprising foe!
Fox does not like winter. None of his friends are around to play. He is bored and alone. Then Fox has an idea. If he cannot escape winter, he will fight it!
FOX VERSUS WINTER is a "My First I Can Read" book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Target age group 4-8 -
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night (Grumpy Monkey)
Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you don't get to do what you want! Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime?
Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there's LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!
But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last? In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!
Target age group 5 to 7 -
Stellarlune (Keeper of the Lost Cities #09)
In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA Today best-selling "Keeper of the Lost Cities" series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power -- and evil.
Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices:
When to act.
When to trust.
When to let go.
Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune -- and the mysterious Elysian -- might be the key to everything. But finding the truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated.
The Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.
Target age group 9-12 -
Against the Tide (Disney The Little Mermaid)
An original novel written by New York Times best-selling author J. Elle inspired by Disney upcoming live action re-imagining of "The Little Mermaid."
After the death of Ariel's mother, the queen of the sea, the seven daughters of King Triton have grown estranged at best. It's been years since Ariel's older sisters have visited home. But this year's Coral Moon is fast approaching, and it's a special one for Ariel.
Finally fifteen, she will be dubbed the Protector of her very own ocean territory as is tradition, and her sisters have agreed to visit for the celebration. But the ceremony is halted when Mala, one of the most renowned daughters of Triton, is abducted. The only clue to where she might have been taken is a hastily scribbled seaweed note, which says, "What could have saved Mother could save me, too."
To save Mala, Ariel must work together with her siblings, traveling to various seas, outsmarting dangerous ocean creatures, and delving into forbidden waters to find the truth of what happened to their mother. But as Ariel and her sisters begin uncovering new secrets about their family and their kingdom, Ariel will have to face the loss of a mother she never had a chance to know and discover what it means to be both a good sister and a strong leader. And the clock is ticking, because on the day of the festival, when the moon turns a true shade of coral, her sister will be lost, like her mother, forever.
Target age group 12 and up -
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
This beautiful, informative, Indigenous picture book offers both an homage to Secretary Deb Haaland's achievements, and a celebration of urban Indigenous community through the eyes of a little girl.
Pia rushes over to the Indigenous community center after school. It's where she goes every day to play outside with friends and work on her homework. But today -- March 18, 2021 -- is special: Auntie Autumn gathers all the children around their television to witness Secretary Deb Haaland in her ribbon skirt at the White House as she becomes the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Pia and the other kids behold her Native pride on an international stage.
Together with their parents and Elders, the children explore the values woven into their own regalia, land, community, and traditions, making precious memories on this day they won't soon forget.
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2023
A Rise: A Feminist Book Project List Selection
Target age group 5-8 -
What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman? (What Is the Story Of?)
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.
Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the "What Is the Story Of?" series.
Washington Irving published THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge.
Perfect for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.
Target age group 8-11 -
What Is the Story of Romeo and Juliet? (What Is the Story Of?)
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.
Discover the origins of one of literature's most famous couples, Romeo and Juliet, and their creator, William Shakespeare, in this fun and informative addition to the "What Is the Story Of?" series.
In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. ROMEO AND JULIET quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers?
Learn all about how William Shakespeare's dynamic and romantic teenage duo sprouted from the Italian story of THE TRAGICAL HISTORY OF ROMEUS AND JULIET in 1562 and grew into adaptations like "West Side Story" and even "Gnomeo & Juliet" in this nonfiction book for young readers.
Target age group 8-11 -
What Do We Know About the Winchester House? (What Do We Know About?)
The "What Do We Know About?" series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained.
Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted?
In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted.
What made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house? Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
Target age group 8-11 -
My Mum Is the Best by Bluey and Bingo (Bluey)
Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! Read all about it in this adorable paper-over-board picture book featuring everyone's favorite Heelers!
Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+.
Discover all of Chilli's mum skills from playing Grannies, dancing, and taking care of Bluey and Bingo. She even makes brushing their teeth and fur fun in this adorable and hilarious book. And, most importantly, Mum teaches them that the world is a magical place. This is the perfect book to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day, or any day!
Target age group 3-5 -
Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
"He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field -- that was an art."
The inspiring true story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of "possible," from the football field to the painting canvas.
Young Ernie Barnes was bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports. He instead took refuge in this sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws.
Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he soon became a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL.
Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist, whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful.
After a successful pro football career, Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show "Good Times," and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics.
The back matter of award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate's picture book biography includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen.
Target age group 6-10 -
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow (Center for Cartoon Studies Presents) (Graphic Novel)
Baseball Hall of Famer Leroy "Satchel" Paige (1906 - 1982) changed the face of the game in a career that spanned five decades.
Much has been written about this larger-than-life pitcher, but when it comes to Paige, fact does not easily separate from fiction. He made a point of writing his own history... and then rewriting it.
A tall, lanky fireballer, he was arguably the Negro League's hardest thrower, most entertaining storyteller and greatest gate attraction. Now the Center for Cartoon Studies turns a graphic novelist's eye to Paige's story.
Told from the point of view of a sharecropper, this compelling narrative follows Paige from game to game as he travels throughout the segregated South. In stark prose and powerful graphics, author and artist share the story of a sports hero, role model, consummate showman, and era-defining American.
Target age group 10-14 -
Night of the Full Moon (Stepping Stones Chapter Book)
Based on true accounts of the Potawatomi Indians' forced migration from Michigan territory in 1840, this sequel to NEXT SPRING AN ORIOLE portrays the friendship between two families -- one white, one Native American.
"An exciting adventure sure to provoke strong feelings, this is for new or reluctant readers, and would make a good read-aloud." --School Library Journal
Target age group 7-10 -
Biscuit and the Great Fall Day (I Can Read My First Shared Reading)
Join the beloved and best-selling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, on a great fall day!
Biscuit loves Fall! He picks apples, jumps in leaves, runs through a corn maze, and even goes on a tractor ride! Woof, woof!
A perfect companion to any fall day, including for apple and pumpkin picking trips, Halloween celebrations, and preschool units on seasons.
BISCUIT AND THE GREAT FALL DAY, a "My First I Can Read" book, is carefully using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations -- which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
For over 25 years, Biscuit has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. BISCUIT AND THE GREAT FALL DAY is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom.
Target age group 4-8 -
Splat the Cat with a Bang and a Clang (I Can Read Level 1)
Splat's friends are having a band rehearsal for their rock band, the Cat Gang. They want Splat to play with them, too! But what will he play?
Target age group 4-8 -
Everything Goes: Henry in a Jam (I Can Read My First Shared Reading)
Beep, beep! Honk, honk!
Henry is stuck in traffic. But luckily, the emergency vehicles are on their way to help out -- and Henry is ready for the action!
Target age group 4-8 -
Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba (Who HQ Graphic Novels)
Discover the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft, in this gripping graphic novel written by OH MY GODS! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by NIGHTMARE IN SAVANNAH artist Rowan MacColl.
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling "Who Was?" series!
Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period.
A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
Target age group 9-12 -
Who Was John Lewis? (Who Was?)
Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling series.
Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement. Learn about his life of "good trouble" in this book for young readers.
Target age group 8-11 -
Sunny (Track #03) (Paperback)
Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed "Track" series from National Book Award finalist, Jason Reynolds.
Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu.
Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team -- a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics. They all have a lot of lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Sunny is the main character in this novel, the third of four books in Jason Reynold's electrifying middle grade series.
Sunny is just that -- sunny. Always ready with a goofy smile and something nice to say, Sunny is the chillest dude on the Defenders team. But Sunny's life hasn't always been sun beamy-bright. You see, Sunny is a murderer. Or at least he thinks of himself that way. His mother died giving birth to him, and based on how Sunny's dad treats him -- ignoring him, making Sunny call him Darryl, never "Dad" -- it's no wonder Sunny thinks he's to blame. It seems the only thing Sunny can do right in his dad's eyes is win first place ribbons running the mile, just like his mom did. But Sunny doesn't like running, never has. So he stops. Right in the middle of a race.
With his relationship with his dad now worse than ever, the last thing Sunny wants to do is leave the other newbies -- his only friends -- behind. But you can't be on a track team and not run. So Coach asks Sunny what he wants to do. Sunny's answer? Dance. Yes, dance. But you also can't be on a track team and dance. Then, in a stroke of genius only Jason Reynolds can conceive, Sunny discovers a track event that encompasses the hard hits of hip-hop, the precision of ballet, and the showmanship of dance as a whole: the discus throw. As Sunny practices the discus, learning when to let go at just the right time, he'll let go of everything that's been eating him up inside, perhaps just in time.
Target age group 10 and up -
Who Is Tom Brady? (Who HQ Now)
The inspiring story of the seven-time Super Bowl champion, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.
On February 7, 2021, Tom Brady lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy into the air for the seventh time in his career. After winning the Super Bowl six times with the New England Patriots, this was Brady's first win with his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The record-breaking win further solidified what many people had already believed for two decades: Tom Brady is the GOAT: Greatest Of All Time.
This moving story details the life of Tom Brady and the victories that led him to become the 264-game-winning NFL quarterback we cheer for today.
Target age group 8-12 -
Troublemakers
When she was three, Alena's activist mother died. She's been raised by her half-brother and his boyfriend in East London, which is being targeted by a lone bomber. Alena desperately wants to know about her mother, but her brother won't tell her anything.
Alena's played by the rules all her life, but that's over. When she starts digging up information herself and does something that costs her brother his job and puts the family in jeopardy, Alena discovers she can be a troublemaker -- just like her mother.
Now she must figure out what sort of trouble she's willing to get into to find out the truth.
Target age group 12-18 -
Roosevelt Banks Good Kid In Training
When ten-year-old Roosevelt Banks discovers that his two best friends are planning a bike and camping trip, he wants more than anything to go along. There's just one problem -- he doesn't have a bike.
Roosevelt's parents agree to buy him a bike if he can manage to be good for two whole weeks. How can Roosevelt be good and be the same fun guy his friends want on the camping trip? Trying to be good leads to more trouble than expected -- and to the discovery that being a good friend is more important than any bicycle.
Target age group 7-11 -
Starlet Rivals (Bollywood Academy #01)
Twelve-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp.
When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai. Can Bela win the Dance Starz competition to score a place at the Bollywood Academy and move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? And will child star Monica, the most "in" girl at school, see her as a friend or a rival?
"Bela dreams of Bollywood stardom - but can a girl from her less than privileged background have a chance of winning the national Dance Starz competition, and a place at a prestigious Mumbai stage school? A deliciously readable addition to the stage-school story canon for song-and-dance fans of 7+." --The Guardian, Children's Book of the Month
"What follows is everything readers could want - dream come true film opportunities, stays in the most glamorous locations, new friendships and the tiniest hint of romance. Young readers who love BALLET SHOES or THE SWISH OF THE CURTAIN, or who dream of stage stardom, or those who just love stories with great characters in exciting situations, they'll all devour this new series. Applause all around!" --LoveReading4Kids
"Not only is the book bursting with glamour and excitement, it also has thoughtful messages about the perils of the limelight and the importance of doing the right thing. A delightful page-turner." --Book Trust
"Boarding school, betrayal and Bollywood glamour - this book has it all. The first in Puneet Bhandal's brand new series is a riveting, rapturous read that's every bit as captivating as a show-stopping Bollywood dance. I would love to see it screened either as a movie or a Netflix series." --Paperback Snob
Target age group 9-13 -
Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom
With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks has to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at the top of the stairs.
After his plan to move into a fort in the woods fails, and a ghost-busting exercise goes terribly wrong, Roosevelt -- with the help of Tommy, Josh, and Eddie Spaghetti -- has to find the courage to defeat the biggest, spookiest ghouls ever and turn the Attic of Doom into a Room with a View.
Target age group 7-11 -
One Great Gnome (Hardcover)
In the spirit of ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THE WIZARD OF OZ, this story introduces readers to the hidden magical -- and mysterious -- world of gnomes, elves, and trolls.
Eleven-year-old Sarah moves with her family from New York City to rural Hadley, Connecticut. She's eager to explore her new home and meet new friends, but she never expected to befriend an old garden gnome.
Readers join Sarah as she is drawn into a secret world under our feet. Sarah uses her instincts to calm old rivalries and help the underworld elves, gnomes, and more join her in the upperworld.
Target age group 7-11 -
Numbed!
When Logan's class takes a trip to a math museum, his mischievous friend Benedict is sure it will be a boring day -- until he discovers a robot and its creator in an off-limits area. The robot proves feisty, and soon both boys get zapped. They realize only later that they'd left the museum without their math skills.
To get back the knowledge they need for school -- not to mention buying food at the mall, divvying up dinner at home, and much more -- they'll have to get back to the museum and pass a series of math challenges. Being "numbed" teaches Logan and Benedict just how useful, and even fun, math can be.
Target age group 7-11 -
Magic of Melwick Orchard
After more moves than they can count, Isa's family finally puts down roots.
People in town are afraid of the abandoned orchard behind their home, but Isa and her sister Junie are happy to have acres of land to explore. But when Junie gets sick, Isa's mom falls into a depression, and medical bills force Isa's dad to work more. No one notices that Isa's clothes are falling apart and her stomach is empty.
Out of frustration, Isa buries her outgrown sneakers in the orchard. The next day a sapling sprouts buds that bloom to reveal new shoes. Can Isa use this magical tree to save her family?
Target age group 13 and up -
Lessons from Underground (Master Diplexito and Mr Scant #03)
Young Oliver Diplexito and his family's trusted valet, Mr. Scant, live a comfortable life, thwarting robberies and getting home in time for tea. But when arch anarchist Aurelian Binns returns, Oliver and his mentor soon feel the heat.
After Aurelian steals a priceless diamond from the Tower of London, it's up to Diplexito and Scant to defend king and country. And when an old ally of Mr. Scant's emerges -- only to side with Binns -- the betrayal sends the heroes spinning. So begins a chase that will take Oliver and Mr. Scant all around the globe.
As danger draws nearer and secrets emerge, Oliver starts to wonder -- who's truly in the wrong?
Target age group 10-14 -
Just Ash
Ashley "Ash" Bishop has always known who he is: a guy who loves soccer, has a crush on his friend Michelle, and is fascinated by the gruesome history of his hometown -- Salem, Massachusetts.
He's also always known that he's intersex, born with both male and female genitalia. But it's never felt like a big deal until his junior year of high school, when Ash gets his first period in front of the entire boys' soccer team. Now his friends and teachers see him differently, and his own mother thinks he should "try being a girl."
As tensions mount with his parents and Ash feels more and more like an outcast, he can't help feeling a deeper kinship with his ancestor Bridget Bishop, who was executed for witchcraft. She didn't conform to her community's expectations either; she was different, and her neighbors felt threatened by her. And she paid the ultimate price. Ash is haunted by her last recorded words: You will keep silent. Ash realizes that he needs to find a way to stand up for who he really is, or the cost of his silence might destroy his life, too.
"There are few books and even fewer authors who have endeavored to give readers a real glimpse into the life of an intersex teen, which is just one reason Santana's debut is so unique... Santana -- who is intersex herself -- has written a smart and deeply introspective main character with whom readers will easily sympathize." --starred, Booklist
"A page-turning, harrowing, but ultimately empowering tour-de-force... a must-read for all humans." --I. W. Gregorio, author of NONE OF THE ABOVE and THIS IS MY BRAIN IN LOVE
"A tough, powerful, necessary read, especially as Intersex Awareness Day approaches." --Buzzfeed
Target age group 15 and up -
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds (Jane Doe Chronicles #01)
John Doe and his infant daughter, Jane, appeared on the steps of the Manor the night the earthquakes started and the gateway to the Otherworlds closed.
The people on the remote island of Bluehaven have despised them ever since, blaming Jane and her father for their exile. Fourteen years after that night, the largest earthquake yet strikes. The Manor awakens, dragging John into its labyrinth.
Accompanied by a pyromaniac named Violet and a trickster named Hickory, Jane must rescue her father and defeat an immortal villain who is trying to harness the mythical power of the Manor.
Target age group 10-14