by Barb Langridge | May 15, 2025 | Non-Fiction
A comic book…about making comic books! With an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of...
by Barb Langridge | May 14, 2025 | Picture Book
A boy says farewell to a loved one as he imagines her walking on into her next journey, a moving and superbly illustrated story about loss and hope by Fry Bread author Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by acclaimed, award-winning artist Rafael López. When a young...
by Barb Langridge | May 14, 2025 | Picture Book
A young Syrian American girl remembers the beauty and joy of her home in a gorgeous picture book that is perfect for fans of Watercress. I come from the City of Jasmine, where delicate blossoms spill from homes, balconies. Sweet scents dance in the wind, filling air,...
by Barb Langridge | May 14, 2025 | Short Stories
From New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra comes this uplifting contemporary teen anthology celebrating South Asian stories and writers. From first crushes to first heartbreaks, complicated family dynamics to community relationships, this...
by Barb Langridge | May 14, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The wannabe-cool, Tamil-nerd vibes of Never Have I Ever meet the hidden life of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim in this funny, poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut from Maria Marianayagam. A Sri Lankan boy’s life spirals out of control when he wins a prize...
by Barb Langridge | May 13, 2025 | Picture Book
Any time is party time with the Party Animals! A delightful picture book that is equal parts silly and thoughtful, perfect for read-aloud parties and library-going parties and learning-to-be-friends parties. Meet Beatrix, Theodore, and Phoebe: the Party Animals! They...
by Barb Langridge | May 13, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Bestselling author Lisa Greenwald’s charming middle grade novel with summertime fun, crushes, and babysitting—and a dash of magic—is a sequel perfect for fans of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and That’s So Raven. Is the magic really back? When Mille,...
by Barb Langridge | May 13, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Gloria and her relatives celebrate Juneteenth and share the history and significance of this freedom celebration in a Level 3 I Can Read. The Morris family celebrates Juneteenth together every year with a barbeque including red food and drinks. Gloria and Grandma...
by Barb Langridge | May 13, 2025 | Picture Book
Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr....
by Barb Langridge | May 13, 2025 | Picture Book
Ojó loves to draw, but what happens when he starts to draw everywhere he shouldn’t? From an emerging Nigerian talent comes a humorous story dealing with a common preschooler issue. More than anything else, Ojó loves to draw. Mama says, “My little Ojó is making...
