by Barb Langridge | May 10, 2023 | Fantasy
A scrappy former maid and jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to the Indie Next Pick, Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. Let’s get one thing straight – Vanja Schmidt wasn’t trying to start a cult. After taking down...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
A companion picture book to Breathe Like a Bear that helps kids feel calm and ready to meet new classmates! Bear can’t wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school, but can’t find their teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words “Mr. S” scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether or...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Science Fiction
Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera’s forthcoming middle grade science fiction novel, Alebrijes, is out from Levine Querido. Reflecting on the book’s genesis, she said, “We’re already talking about AI and putting our consciousness in another form. And so...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
A brilliant onomatopoeic text accompanies the iconic illustrations of Anna Walker in this hilarious and utterly adorable frog adventure. How will Frog escape the swoops, snips, and snaps of all sorts of animals in the forest and get to the party on time? This is a...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Mystery
From the author of Blue Skies comes a lively middle grade novel set in 1960s Texas about a young, alien-loving girl trying to clear her grandmother’s good name in this mystery that has humor, hijinks, and heart in equal measure. It’s 1964, the Space Race is well...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
A baby capybara learns the best way to make true friends is by being yourself in this whimsically wonderful picture book from the author of The Problem with Pajamas. Baby Capybara is a great friend. After all, no one else can create obstacle courses, follow treasure...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela. Abuela says, “plátanos are love.” I thought they were food. But Abuela says they feed us in more ways...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Fantasy
A dash of fairy magic brightens this heartfelt and bittersweet middle grade novel about three friends confronting their deepest wishes from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate. Phoebe is a wish-granting fairy who doesn’t believe in children. Birdie, Gem,...
by Barb Langridge | May 9, 2023 | Picture Book
Stacey May Fowles’ debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety ― or invite imagination. One beautiful fall day, Fern opens her mailbox and finds an envelope. After much worrying about what it could possibly...
