by Barb Langridge | Dec 2, 2022 | Mystery
The 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenile Mystery! What if you had no name, no past, and no home? What if you had no name, no past, and no home? Ivette. Joanna. And now: Katrina Whatever her name is, it won’t last long. Katrina doesn’t know any of the details...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 1, 2022 | Non-Fiction
From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
Longtime collaborators Helen Frost and Rick Lieder team up for a breathtakingly beautiful glimpse at the praying mantis—and entice us to take the time to open our eyes to the world in front of us. The creators of Step Gently Out and many other acclaimed picture books...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
2023 Pura Belpré Author Honor Winner Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of “the notebook,” an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S....
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses. Sixth grade isn’t as great as Rex thought it would be. He’s the only kid who hasn’t had a growth spurt, and the bullies...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Fiction
Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han. When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin’s essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
Governor General’s Award for Young People’s Literature Illustrated Books 2023 A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature. In expansive vignettes, we...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration. Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Fantasy
The much-anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller and #1 Indie bestseller! Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a legendary magical tournament–the Golden Frog Games. With Ravenskill hosting this year’s games, all eyes are on...