by Barb Langridge | Jun 1, 2023 | Non-Fiction
Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 1, 2023 | Non-Fiction
Dive into the ocean depths in this super fun and super gross fifth book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about some of the creepiest underwater creatures! What does a vampire squid like to eat? (Hint: It’s not blood.) How does a frogfish camouflage...
by Barb Langridge | May 31, 2023 | Poetry
In this powerful, affirming poem by award-winning author Zetta Elliott, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year. There is a place inside of me a space deep down inside of me where all my feelings hide. Summertime is filled...
by Barb Langridge | May 31, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
#1 bestselling author James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship—perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, Pax, and Because of Winn-Dixie. Clever, sensitive Jama...
by Barb Langridge | May 31, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A PACT IS MADE… When a young, shy girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a powerful pact—in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITAN, the...
by Barb Langridge | May 30, 2023 | Fiction
They Both Die at the End meets The Bell Jar in this haunting, beautiful young adult novel-in-verse about clinical depression and healing from trauma, from National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride. Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression....
by Barb Langridge | May 30, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Dumplin’ meets Geekerella in debut author Jenna Miller’s queer, body-positive love story that explores online and offline relationships in all of their messiness. If you asked seventeen-year-old Cass Williams to describe herself, she’d happily tell you she’s fat, a...
by Barb Langridge | May 30, 2023 | Picture Book
An irresistible picture book about a boy and his classmates who long for a class pet, but discover the joys and rewards of nurturing a class plant. Room 107 has a cockatiel. Room 108 has a chinchilla. Even the Art Room has a bearded dragon. But in Room 109,...
by Barb Langridge | May 30, 2023 | Fantasy
This debut middle grade series stars a Cuban-American tween medium navigating friends, family and ghosts! Paloma Ferrer is psychic. In fact, everyone in her family line has “the gift.” Now that Paloma has come into her powers, she dreams of being a famous medium to...
by Barb Langridge | May 30, 2023 | Science Fiction
Like every young woman in New America, Stella knows the rules: Deflect attention. Abstain from sin. Navigate the world with care. Give obedience. Embrace purity. Respect your chaperone. Girls in New America must have a chaperone with them at all times . Because of...
