by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A girl channels her grief and pain into love and activism in this heartbreaking, heart-mending novel of family, friendship, and community. Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Fantasy
From critically acclaimed author Katrina Leno comes a fantastical middle grade novel about a boy determined to prove there’s more than just the weather behind his rainy town.—from the publisher From critically acclaimed author Katrina Leno comes a fantastical...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A touching, out-of-this-world graphic novel about a daughter, her father, and the aliens that may or may not be speaking to him. Julia didn’t always believe in aliens. It was her father who convinced her otherwise. You see—Julia’s dad believes he was abducted by...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Picture Book
Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it’s finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita’s famous ka’ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother’s...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Picture Book
A heartwarming and humorous story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grandmother and heritage—perfect for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Thank You, Omu! When Lintang finally gets to taste her nenek’s yummy,...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Non-Fiction
A Finalist for the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award. Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Action / Adventure
From the singular imagination of National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson comes a magical adventure about a boy and his dog—or a dog and her boy—and a forest of wonders hidden in plain sight. Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein takes readers on a slapstick journey in his debut graphic novel series, featuring Beaky Barnes, a no-nonsense chicken who’s determined to save her desirable egg. But with a hungry inspector, a desperate chef, and an...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Picture Book
A modern fairy tale that conveys the joy of tinkering and calls for self-determined use of software. The famous inventor Zangemann lives in a huge villa high above the city. Adults and children alike love his inventions and are desperate to have them. But then...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 7, 2023 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
When 16-year-old Erykah discovers she’s pregnant and relies on her best friend Kelly for support, the duo navigates the struggle for bodily autonomy as their decisions begin to fracture their friendship. The YA novel received a starred review from PW. The bond between...
