by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2025 | Non-Fiction
Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of the desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfect for fans of I Survived! In the closing...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2025 | Romance
A fun and unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera as a teen rom-com set in high school! Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars....
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2025 | Fantasy
Nevermoor meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this engaging fantasy—the first in a duology—from acclaimed author Ryan Graudin. Perfect for fans of wizards, dragons, magical castles, spectacular spells, and a spunky cat who may not be what he seems. Wizard West was dead for...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 20, 2025 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Rebecca Stead’s The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a “Space Oddity” sci-fi twist in this “exceptionally lovely and uplifting” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about one boy’s journey to go back in time to prevent his parents’ divorce. The...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 19, 2025 | Romance
A girl determined to ditch her goody-two-shoes image and the cool guy classmate she enlists to help her get more than they bargained for in this relatable and swoon-worthy middle grade rom-com. Sofia has had enough of everyone thinking she’s sooo nice. “Sweet,”...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 19, 2025 | Picture Book
Visit the state capitol with Mr. Tiffin and his students to learn all about how a bill is voted on and passed. This kid-friendly picture book from the perennially popular Mr. Tiffin’s Classroom series follows a group of students passionately engaged in learning how...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 19, 2025 | Picture Book
The first American woman to fly in space is the 35th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 18, 2025 | Picture Book
This simple, poignant fable—featuring Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney’s final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustrator—reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter how little we...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 18, 2025 | Fantasy
Strap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration, in Book Two of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Sky’s End. It takes guts to rise...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 18, 2025 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Book two in this acclaimed graphic series explores intolerance through a relatable—and empowering—cast of middle-grade cryptids, immigrants, and outsiders. In human disguise, the Lizk’t family of Elberon is now comfortably settled in Eagle Valley as the all-American...
