by Barb Langridge | Mar 17, 2026 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn, New York demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family’s erratic and...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 16, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
In this high-octane Dungeons & Dragons–inspired middle-grade graphic novel, the Lionhart brothers must save their parents and uncover the truth behind their legendary adventuring family! Adventuring isn’t just in the Lionhart family’s blood—it’s the family...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 16, 2026 | Non-Fiction
Dive into this epic nonfiction title full of fun facts about sharks! Includes a cool shark tooth necklace! Take a bite out of sharks―big sharks with big teeth and even BIGGER bites! Learn about the coolest, most dangerous, and strangest sharks in the world. Perfect...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 16, 2026 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
From the author of the international bestseller The Outsiders comes a “stylistically superb” novel that “packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling” (SLJ, starred review). Rusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 16, 2026 | Picture Book
When a bubbly little girl who just wants to belong meets a smart and brassy flute who can’t find her tune, they wind up on a wild adventure to places filled with incredible sounds—a jungle, the ocean, and even outer space—in this heartfelt, toe-tapping anthem to...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 16, 2026 | Picture Book
I was sad when Grandpa died. I think about how sad Mom was too. Mom says she misses Grandpa, but all her memories are like shining lights. Grandpa died last November. Now, one year later on the anniversary of his death, a boy and his family light a special candle....
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2026 | Humor
Perfect for fans of Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee, this classic series is all about learning and problem-solving. Young readers will enjoy giggling along. Meet Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle! She lives in an upside-down house with a kitchen that is always full of freshly baked...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2026 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
PLUCKED FROM THE LIFE SHE KNOWSTwelve-year-old street urchin Camellia is kidnapped from her mother in the dead of night by her father’s family, the honorable House Bale. Though they welcome her with warm smiles and open arms, she quickly catches on to their ulterior...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2026 | Picture Book
Two starred reviews! From award-winning author Candice Iloh and New York Times illustrator Bea Jackson comes a “jovial…heartfelt” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book celebration of traditional Nigerian home cooking and the surprising joys of trying new...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 14, 2026 | Picture Book
What do you do when something you’ve done really, really upsets someone? With gentle warmth and humor, this picture book companion to How to Cheer Up a Friend shows how Elephant learns to say “I’m sorry.” When Elephant mistakenly does something that upsets his friend,...
