This is the story of a little owl who’s ready to make his first friends—but it’s going to take some practice! In Who Needs Friends? Little Merlin the owl is so eager to make friends and tell them all about himself, that he neglects to think about what they want. After a few false starts…
Category: Children’s Literature
A Heartwarming Tale of Sisterhood and Tradition
Critically-acclaimed artist Anoosha Syed brings Anitha Rao-Robinson’s stunning text to life in this story, Sari Sisters, about getting dressed up and the enduring bonds between sisters. Ruhi is ready for her weekend tradition: a dance party with her older sister, Kayra! Everything is ready to go–the music, the lights, the glitterballs–but where is Kayra? Ruhi…
Funny Poems About School that Make Young Readers Come Back for More
Young readers will find a lot of familiar faces and things in David L. Harrison’s book of funny poems about school. Along the way they’ll recognize the agony of tests, homework, cursive writing, and the mysteries of cafeteria food. Plus, there’s Betsy Lewin’s amusing illustrations that perfectly capture one silly trip through a day at…
The Bard and The Book
The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but…
A wondrous, mesmerizing glimpse into the magic that’s always hidden in the mundane
“An engaging fantasy inspired by a classic tale that’s guaranteed to leave readers eager for more.” —Kirkus Sahara is bringing an important part of home with her this Summer – her best friend, Vicky, along with the feeling that she’ll have to go up against El Ghoula and her powerful wind again. With Vicky by…
Columbian story highlights the importance of unity and working together
The popularity of books centered around vehicles is undeniable, and I Am La Chiva taps into this fascination with a culturally specific twist. The book not only introduces children to the sights and sounds of the chiva, but also pays homage to the collective spirit of the people in a small Colombian town. Through its engaging rhymes…
A satisfying blend of adventure, intrigue, and heartfelt lessons.
Sahara is bringing an important part of home with her this Summer – her best friend, Vicky, along with the feeling that she’ll have to go up against El Ghoula and her powerful wind again. With Vicky by her side, Sahara navigates the emerging cracks in their friendship while protecting Ali Baba’s magic lamp and…
A touching look at family and the things we do for love
“Woods, whose The Red Rose Box was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, writes Coop’s first-person narrative with simplicity and directness.…A warm, accessible family story with credible conflicts and satisfying resolutions.” —Booklist Brenda Woods, Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author of The Red Rose Box, has crafted a beautiful story about the life-changing bond between a…
A Thrilling and Dark Period Romance
In this fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel by acclaimed author L. L. McKinney, Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason must save each other from the horrifying machinations of Mr. Rochester in this intrigue-filled, empowering young adult romance. Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world,…
Follow Chelsea Grant in her Unorthodox Summer Job
Ghost Roast delivers a paranormal adventure full of first crushes, lost histories, and the impossible task of fitting in when your dad is a professional ghosthunter. A stand-alone YA graphic novel from authors Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs and artist Emily Cannon! For as long as she can remember, Chelsea Grant has tried everything she can think…
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