As she (Julie) learns how to be a good friend, she also learns how to be her genuine self and accepts that fulfilling relationships come in all forms, romantic, familial, and platonic. Hand this book to a reader who might be a little too focused on their budding love life or who might need a…
Category: Children’s Literature
This second graphic novel of the Prophecies Begin arc covers novels 3 and 4: Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm
The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can…
Astory of a little owl who’s ready to make his first friends—but it’s going to take some practice!
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…
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…
Young People's Pavilion 