A smart, funny, and heartfelt middle grade novel about Lily Hong’s attempts to save her parents’ Chinese school and the town’s community center using all the resources she has—devoted friends, ingenuity, a passion for filmmaking, mediocre dance moves (at best), and perhaps even her archnemesis. If there’s one thing Lily Hong can’t stand, it’s being…
A Lovely Picture Book Introducing the Spring Lantern Festival to Kids
Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read for fans of Drawn Together or I Dream of Popo! There’s nothing Lili loves more than celebrating the Spring Lantern Festival with her family. But this will be…
Refugee Children Share their Stories in an Empowering Book
In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices—who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home countries. My parents told me we had to leave to stay safe. I was scared. We left in…
An Adorable Story Shows the Importance of Imperfection
A sweet picture book that focuses on creating outside of the box without striving to be perfect as perfectionism can often lead to disappointment or feelings of inadequacy. Abril has created a relatable main character in Pintro, a robot who has been programmed to do everything perfectly but is striving to tap into his imperfection….
Explore a Thrilling New Adventure Series in the First Graphic Novel
From Bret Baier, New York Times bestselling author, FOX News Chief Political Anchor, and host of Special Report with Bret Baier, comes the first book in a thrilling new time-bending graphic novel series about kids who use their love of history to thwart an evil time traveler’s scheme to change the past—perfect for fans of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous…
A High Stakes Rivalry Between Sisters will Grip Readers
A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure to appeal to readers of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Sixth grader Lucy loves fantasy novels and is brand-new to middle school. GiGi is the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade (as well as everything else she…
A Vibrant and Touching Picture Book about Family Bonds
From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times. Told from Nana’s point of view, this simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family’s love is natural…
A Brilliant Biography of a Strong Woman for Middle Grade Readers
From the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Never Caught and She Came to Slay comes a vibrant middle-grade biography of Susie King Taylor, one of the first Black Civil War nurses, in a new series spotlighting Black women who left their mark on history. A groundbreaking figure in every sense of the word, Susie King Taylor (1848–1912) was one…
A Picture Book by a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Teaches Kids to Stand Tall
A debut picture book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Connie Schultz about a young girl named Lola who decides to be brave and stand up to a bully. Lola and the Troll is a great option for young readers as they navigate social and emotional learning. Lola is a happy kid who loves recess…
Will Milo Find the Right Stick in this Silly Lost Dog Story?
What happens when a dog takes a game of fetch too seriously? Acclaimed illustrator and author, Anoosha Syed’s upcoming picture book, Lost Stick centers on Milo the dog and his love for his best friend Louise. Milo will do whatever it takes to make Louise happy, including accidentally traveling the world to find the stick…
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