by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Non-Fiction
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Fantasy
Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab....
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Fantasy
A magical middle grade debut, inspired by Filipino folklore, about a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a quest in the world of gods and spirits to save her and her family from a sinister shadow god. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and When You Trap a...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Non-Fiction
100 Inspiring Young Changemakers, the newest addition to the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls collection, shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women making their mark on the world today. Readers of all ages will be inspired by the fascinating...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Picture Book
When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate their diverse community in this uplifting new book from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome! Let’s go walking down our street. Friends and neighbors here to greet. There are oh so...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Picture Book
Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberant story about being yourself. Epic has tricks you won’t believe. He’s the kick flipping, big rail king. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Non-Fiction
Around the world, roads have cut off animals from the resources they need to survive. Fortunately, this problem has also inspired some creative solutions! Author Meeg Pincus and illustrator Bao Luu take readers on a tour of wildlife crossings from badger bridges to...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Fantasy
In Cursed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer brings the haunting fairytale-inspired Gilded duology to a thrilling conclusion that will have fans―old and new―spinning. Be still now, and I will tell you a tale. Adalheid Castle is in chaos. Following a...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 16, 2022 | Mystery
On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-maker. Shenanigan is...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 16, 2022 | Historical Fiction
From the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author of Our Castle by the Sea comes a gorgeously gothic story, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge… Life is hard for Willa, Grace and Freya, and their three younger sisters. Six motherless girls working...
