by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Suspense / Thriller / Horror
A Black teen desperate to regain her Ivy League acceptance enters an elite competition only to discover the stakes aren’t just high, they’re deadly, in this searing thriller that’s Ace of Spades meets Squid Game with a sprinkling of The Bachelor. You must work twice...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
For fans of You’ve Reached Sam and A Heart in a Body in the World, this searing and heartrending teen novel follows an ex-couple as they struggle to reunite in the wake of a devastating earthquake. High school sweethearts Mia Clementine and Alfie Thanasis had a plan...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Non-Fiction
Once books kick-start their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world’s most influential women in this informative and inspirational illustrated middle grade collection of twenty biographies. What do Cleopatra,...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Fiction
From the author of American as Paneer Pie comes a magical middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Amina’s Song. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn’t mind...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Diary of a Wimpy Kid gets a little sister twist in this wildly funny and highly illustrated companion to middle grade novel Dear Sister from New York Times bestselling author Alison McGhee that brings sibling rivalry—and love—to life through a series of letters....
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Fiction
Angelina Ballerina and her friends put on a welcome ballet for Angelina’s little sister and other new students in this sweet chapter book featuring an all-new, original Angelina Ballerina story and black-and-white illustrations throughout! Angelina Ballerina’s little...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Fiction
It’s bath time for Nat the Cat in this second book in the hilarious, fourth wall–breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! Nat the Cat must take a bath. But first, he wants his...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Picture Book
From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy’s Khimar and Abdul’s Story. Friday is Kamal’s favorite...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Picture Book
All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander—no matter how small—has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance. At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully...
by Barb Langridge | Mar 22, 2023 | Picture Book
Nimbus learns how to weather her cloudy moods and accept help from her best friend, Kelp, in this charming and gently encouraging picture book companion to the New York Times bestselling Not Quite Narwhal and Perfectly Pegasus. Nimbus has so much fun being Kelp’s...
