by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports. It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls’ basketball team is in their rookie season....
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Picture Book
From routes to scale, a young child and her dad explore the world of maps in a charming story encouraging readers to chart their own neighborhoods. One day, Anna’s friend Zane sends her an invitation to come over to play, and inside the envelope is a map. But Anna is...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From the director of the Oscar-nominated movie Boxtrolls comes a middle grade horror anthology that will leave you holding onto your blankets for dear life! Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps! School is tough. School is scary. School...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva’s questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful–so why does it become so complicated? Perfect...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Picture Book
Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures’ disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she’s not the least bit scared of them. This humorous...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Picture Book
An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community. It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune! Cousins,...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 4, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Acclaimed author and storyteller Atinuke reunites with illustrator Onyinye Iwu for a follow-up to their highly acclaimed first chapter book about a little girl with a mighty will and charm to spare. Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji;...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 3, 2023 | Picture Book
A debut picture book by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Connie Schultz, about a young girl named Lola who decides to be brave and stand up to a bully. Lola is a happy kid who loves recess and her imaginary dog, Tank. There’s...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 3, 2023 | Picture Book
It’s time to play cricket.! As the grown-ups try to get Rusty out, Bluey learns that cricket is more than just a game. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages.—from the publisher Editor’s Note: Not available in USA…yet ******* Backyard...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 2, 2023 | Fantasy
The now notorious outlaws Scarlett and Browne are back in their second death-defying adventure—and this time it’s not just their own lives on the line. . . . Albert and Scarlett are a formidable pair. With his ability to read minds and her way with a weapon, no bank...
