by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Non-Fiction
When their tree-home was cut down leaving two baby sulphur-crested cockatoos alone because their parents flew away in fear, wildlife rangers rescued them and raised them until they were able to be independent. Anyone who has heard the screech of these common birds of...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Picture Book
A lyrical, vibrant tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpré, a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes Pura’s abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo,...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Non-Fiction
‘Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation’s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work. Cherokee author Traci Sorell and...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Mystery
In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks—author of the critically acclaimed bestselling From the Desk of Zoe Washington—follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. “Joyful. A book...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Non-Fiction
Deirdre Langeland’s Meltdown explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a poignant middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience as an Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus. When the...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 9, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Seventh grader Link Rowley is in big trouble with his parents. Link is a huge prankster and his latest epic plan was to spread lard on the road through town. Great idea except for the part where the truck when sliding into the light post. Not good. His father has...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 8, 2021 | Non-Fiction
An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy. Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right? But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 8, 2021 | Picture Book
This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash! New York Times bestselling author Kelly...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 8, 2021 | Picture Book
A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folklore Ramón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school. And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot....
