by Barb Langridge | May 28, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
In this middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman, a boy who has been assigned to spend his summer volunteering at a senior living facility learns unexpected lessons that change the trajectory of his life. To say Alex has had it rough...
by Barb Langridge | May 27, 2024 | Mystery
In this pulse pounding thriller, Izzy and her family welcome an exchange student into their home. But after a series of mishaps and coincidences, and with a serial killer on the loose, Izzy begins to suspect the young man is not who he seems. For most of her life,...
by Barb Langridge | May 27, 2024 | Picture Book
A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life’s uncertainties that will ring true for all families. Ranya wants to go to the park. “Insha’Allah,” her mom tells her. But doesn’t that just mean no? Ranya’s mom says “Insha’Allah”...
by Barb Langridge | May 27, 2024 | Fantasy
In the thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Defy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end. Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last...
by Barb Langridge | May 27, 2024 | Humor
Join Splat the Cat in this funny story about an unlikely camp friendship from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rob Scotton. Splat is really excited about going camping—until his mom tells him she has invited his rival, Spike. Will Spike ruin Splat’s...
by Barb Langridge | May 26, 2024 | Fiction
Spinning off HarperCollins’s beloved I Can Read series, I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. It’s hard to see in the dark…unless you’re...
by Barb Langridge | May 26, 2024 | Fiction
The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! It’s a perfect day at the community pool for a swim. The cool beans are the best swimmers in town. Check out how they dive! Look...
by Barb Langridge | May 26, 2024 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent...
by Barb Langridge | May 26, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
What do you do with the wrong kind of attention? Dress Coded meets Amina’s Voice in this new middle grade novel by Maleeha Siddiqui. Ainy is excited for summer! She plans on working at her mom’s clothing store, having adventures with her best friend, and...
by Barb Langridge | May 26, 2024 | Picture Book
It’s another busy day for Stanley and friends at the bakery! Accessible text and brightly colored illustrations helpfully convey the process of turning ingredients into baked goods for toddlers who love equipment, tools, and food. Stanley’s entire community gets...
