by Barb Langridge | Jan 9, 2021 | Non-Fiction
Born in 1755 on an island called Nevis in the Carribbean. His mother was dead by the time he was twelve years old. He and his brother were penniless orphans on their own. It would be easy to see how Alexander Hamilton could have lived a life of poverty in the West...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 9, 2021 | Author Information
Born November 18, 1958 Meet the author: https://susancampbellbartoletti.com/ _________________ Biography: https://susancampbellbartoletti.com/about/about_susan/ Watch a video interview with Susan Campbell Bartoletti:...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 9, 2021 | Picture Book
When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to know him (and learn what he’s actually hungry for!). A timely tale about empathy, acceptance and a community’s response to injustice. Though he’s scared...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 9, 2021 | Picture Book
The colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican. If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright. If Dominican were a color, it’d be the...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 8, 2021 | Author Information
Born January 27, 1939 and passed away January 18, 2018 Meet Julius Lester: https://bcbooksandauthors.com/author-spotlight-tribute-to-julius-lester/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/julius-lester/_/N-2ke1 Iconic Black Jewish Writer Julius Lester Should Be...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 8, 2021 | Picture Book
From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and The Dutch House, Ann Patchett, and the bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a hilarious and heartwarming story about a goat who keeps getting all the blame, but...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2021 | Fiction
A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 and gets turned into a spider in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns fairy tales on their ears with silly adventures featuring...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2021 | Fiction
A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 and gets haunted in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns fairy tales on their ears with the silly adventures about Principal...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2021 | Fiction
From Stephanie Calmenson and Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole comes the third story about the adventures of Allie and Amy, two friends who have to save their favorite playground in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2021 | Picture Book
People fear death (apparently just a tiny bit less than public speaking). We don’t know how to talk about it, especially to children, and we’re afraid to bring it up for fear of making people sadder. Yet children, especially, have questions, and this...
