by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
With lyrical verse and powerful emotion, Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) tells the story of urban Native kids who find strength in connection with those who came before and in the hope that lets them take flight. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city’s intertribal housing...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Non-Fiction
A stirring and magnificently illustrated picture-book memoir of the author’s childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution Ying Chang Compestine was a young girl in 1966 when Mao launched his Cultural Revolution to reclaim power and eliminate non-communist values...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Picture Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture book about everyone’s favorite piece of furniture. Pssst! Hey. I’m here to tell ya what the furniture police don’t want you to know… Listen close....
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Short Stories
Classic Latin American folktales get an update in this new collection by celebrated author Liniers! Eisner Award winner Liniers brings his exuberant cartooning style and irrepressible sense of humor to the spooky folktales of his childhood, telling three from across...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Picture Book
Join Bingo and Bluey as they pretend to catch the train! Bingo has catch the train to drop Puppy at nursery and to get to work as a vet. But one morning the train is not on time. Will Bingo be able to drop Puppy off and arrive at work? A fast-paced Bluey adventure...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Picture Book
Daisy’s head is always in the clouds, but she still cares about things on the ground—she just needs to find her own way to prove it. No matter where she is or what she’s doing, Daisy’s imagination kicks in to make things more interesting. Her braids become fishing...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Mystery
From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio—only to become the number one suspect in her coworker’s...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Picture Book
This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE! Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema—from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson. Breaking News:...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Fantasy
All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this action-packed fantasy following a teen determined to win the competition held by warring vampire and witch kingdoms, only to develop complicated feelings for the vampire she’s supposed to hand over. Blood is...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 15, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
With its clever snark and searing perspective, Cancelled is a funny, fearless novel about the realistic pitfalls and unforgettable moments high school has to offer, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Emma Lord. Not to brag, but Brynn Whittaker is basically killing her...
