by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Picture Book
The fabric of America is made up of countless threads weaving together different backgrounds and cultures. Using poetry and expository text, A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet celebrates the cultures of and contributions from...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Picture Book
For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this poetic story filled with expressive art empowers South Asian children living in the United States and celebrates being bicultural. Pavadais in bright gold colors Jersey shirts and faded jeans Swapping, changing, feeling...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Picture Book
A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Another exciting day with Paati begins with a host of fun activities done in preparation for tonight’s party; threading flowers into garlands...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Picture Book
Young people share valuable advice—words they wish they had heard growing up—to inspire, reassure, encourage, and say You’re enough, just as you are. You can . . . be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Picture Book
On a first solo visit to her grandmother’s home outside Mexico City, a young girl discovers what makes Grandma so special in this enchanting and personal picture book. At Grandma’s house, where Julia is staying without her parents for the first time, the breeze is...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Non-Fiction
Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe. How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get a...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Non-Fiction
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Book (Illustrations) An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America....
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Fantasy
In this historical fantasy novel, praised as a “rich, omen-filled journey that powerfully shows love and its limits*” and “propulsive, wise, and heartbreaking,”** Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illness—even facing the Angel of Death...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Mystery
Riddles – Lost Landmarks – Hidden Clues – Real Locations The scavenger hunt continues in book two of the bestselling National Park Mystery Series. After camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, Jake and his friends travel to the Great Sand Dunes in...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 30, 2022 | Fiction
From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. Ruby’s story picks up a few months...
