by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A must-read for fans of Julie Murphy and Ashley Herring Blake, this queer coming-of-age story from critically acclaimed author Kathryn Ormsbee sings with heart, warmth, and hope. Born in Paris, Kentucky, and raised on her gram’s favorite country music, Cline Alden is...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
What turns citizens into refugees and then immigrants? In this powerful middle-grade debut, Sami and his family embark on a harrowing journey to save themselves from the Syrian civil war. Sami loves his life in Damascus, Syria. He hangs out with his best friend...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Mystery
A savvy young girl finds half a million dollars and wonders if she can keep it in this charming middle grade mystery that asks big questions about right, wrong, and what you’d do for family. For as long as eleven-year-old Birdie can remember, it’s always...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Historical Fiction
The Newbery Medal–winning author of Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! gives readers a virtuoso performance in verse in this profoundly original epic pitched just right for fans of poetry, history, mythology, and fantasy. Welcome to ancient Greece as only genius storyteller...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Action / Adventure
Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins. Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Picture Book
A picture book (love?) story told in letters between a furry bookshop owner, an avid, if a bit cranky, feathered reader, and their forest friends. Owl just wants some peace and quiet to read his books—alone. But when the forest youngsters ruffle his feathers, he...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Picture Book
From Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Elisha Cooper comes Yes & No, a timeless tale of friendship, adjusting your perspective, and the joys (and trials) of siblinghood. Good morning, good morning. It’s time to wake up! Join a cat and puppy pair through...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Picture Book
2022 Caldecott Honor Micha Archer’s gorgeous, detailed collages give readers a fresh outlook on the splendors of nature. When two curious kids embark on a “wonder walk,” they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light....
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Picture Book
An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family’s search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2021 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
In this sixth installment of the Pup Detectives graphic novel series, the pup detectives dig up the secrets of Mystery Mountain! Rider Woofson and the other pup detectives are excited to be going on a class trip to Mystery Mountain with the rest of Pawston Elementary....
