by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
Discover the life of Muzoon Almellehan, from Syrian refugee to advocate, perfect for newly independent readers, in this Step 4 Biography Reader. Before she was the “Malala of Syria”, Muzoon lived in a province called Dara’a, in the country of Syria....
by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
An evocative autobiographical picture book about Cree activist Na’kuset’s life as a young girl taken from her home along with thousands of other indigenous children during the 1960s, and the journey of discovery that leads her to reclaim her life and...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2026 | Non-Fiction
From basketball icon Brittney Griner comes a captivating memoir about her journey from early athletic stardom to her page-turning account of how she persevered in a Russian prison—now adapted for young adults. On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Picture Book
An Indie Next Pick! Written by the author of the Caldecott-winning FIREWORKS! A young fox learns the joys – and surprises – of being independent in this lush new story from award-winning children’s book author, Matthew Burgess and rising-star illustrator, Julie...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2026 | Action / Adventure
They couldn’t be outlaws when they tried, but now they’re being framed as fall guys? Judy Moody creator Megan McDonald and illustrator Scott Nash bring back the lovable pair for a comedy full of mischief, magic tricks, and misperceptions. Thornton’s shiny new coin has...
