by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself — and teaching the world to recognize you, too — perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio’s Wonder! “This glimpse into the world of a young autistic girl is astonishingly insightful and...
by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Picture Book
Clever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this fresh and funny Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood. With his red hoodie on and his bicycle basket full of food, Federico is ready to visit Abuelo. But on the way, he meets a hungry wolf. And now his grandfather...
by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Sam and Katie find a stray dog and make a big mistake, but it’s hard to make amends–how can you apologize to a dog? A dirty, skinny, dog shows up in Sam and Katie’s neighborhood. They start to follow it, and they don’t like what they see: The...
by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Black Sand Beach is the can’t-put-down middle-grade graphic-novel series about a haunted summer vacation by Richard Fairgray, a bestselling and award-winning comic book and picture book author / illustrator. In the first book, Are You Afraid of the Light?,...
by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Picture Book
You can tell everybody I told you so. It’s the greatest little nose I know. Starring a little fox child and a big fox parent, here’s a loving ode to terrific noses of all kinds. Your Nose! is a year-round valentine in the tradition of beloved Boynton board books...
by Barb Langridge | May 22, 2020 | Picture Book
Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back — but what are they building this time? Crash-a-rumble! Smash-a-grumble! What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! Diggers, dump trucks, rollers, and more — it...
by Barb Langridge | May 21, 2020 | Mystery
April didn’t mean to start the fire. She wasn’t the one who broke the vase. April didn’t ask to go live in a big, creepy mansion with a bunch of orphans who just don’t understand that April isn’t like them. After all, April’s mother is coming back for her...
by Barb Langridge | May 21, 2020 | Science Fiction
From New York Times best-selling author Amy Tintera, a high-stakes sci-fi adventure about a teen girl who will do anything to escape her troubled home—even if that means joining a dangerous monster-fighting squad. Perfect for fans of Warcross and Renegades. ...
by Barb Langridge | May 21, 2020 | Non-Fiction
America is the greatest democracy in the world . . . isn’t it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them. The political landscape has never been so...
by Barb Langridge | May 21, 2020 | Picture Book
When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed. Join a diverse group of kids on...
