by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Non-Fiction
One hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school–and who should decide. In 1925, when Tennessee lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, teacher John Scopes challenged...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Non-Fiction
The extraordinary true story of America’s first female astronauts hailed as “suspenseful, meticulously observed, enlightening” by Margot Lee Shetterly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures, now adapted for young readers. Sally Ride may have been the...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Graphic Non-Fiction
For fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Sisters and Jen Wang’s Stargazing comes the empowering autobiographical story of a young Taiwanese American artist struggling to find her voice to save what matters most. Twelve-year-old Cindy relishes drawing flawless images, but she is...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A laugh-out-loud story about anxiety, friendship, and having a very popular dog.Lizzie has a lot to worry about. Ever since her sister left for boarding school, Lizzie has felt overwhelmed by worries. Will she flunk out of 7th grade? Will she say something humiliating...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Historical Fiction
Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes goes West in this thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush–if they can survive the journey. It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Put on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you’ve been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster! Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Fiction
Piper’s Story is a new, delightful Puppy Tale, with a twist, from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron! This cat is the new top dog. Piper is a kitten with big goals and a bigger attitude. She loves her girl, Riley, who showers her...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A heartwarming story about grief and new beginnings, by Pura Belpré Award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez.THE TROUBLE WITH SUNSHINE IS IT COMES EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON’T DESERVE IT. Dorani’s mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Picture Book
The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Because, well, living with children can be…challenging. Between attempted-bathing incidents and the children stealing her yarn, this feline has had ENOUGH!!! Will Cat find that there are sweet moments to be...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 5, 2025 | Picture Book
At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. “Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?” “Ahem,” said the narrator. “Chicken!” said Papa. “You can’t...
