by Barb Langridge | Jul 11, 2022 | Non-Fiction
José! Born to Dance tells the story of a boy born in a small Mexican village who became one of the greatest dancers of all time—José Limón. José was a boy with a song in his heart and a dance in his step. Born in Mexico in 1908, he came into the world kicking like a...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
Little ones will practice the alphabet, learn animal names, and can try out clever acrobatic moves by themselves or with a friend in this inventive and amusing picture book created by beloved Caldecott Honor–winning Anita Lobel. From adoring alligators to zany zebras,...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
All Are Welcome meets Bodies Are Cool in this picture book that shows us what makes every body special. Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from everyone else’s...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
Former SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives and intimate dramas of some of the unsung shapes of our time in this picture book inspired by his HBO special My Favorite Shapes. Shapes. You’ve heard of them. You...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s a girl with two daddies to do? It’s not that she doesn’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
Each step leads to a new discovery in this evocative picture book about how mindfulness, peace, or change could be just around the corner. To take a walk is to begin a journey. It can be an adventure or a chance to let your thoughts roam and be one with nature. It can...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Picture Book
This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy’s life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother. When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Short Stories
A collection of thirty heartfelt, witty, and hopeful thought pieces on the experience of growing up Asian American, for fans of Minor Feelings. There are 23 million people, representing more than twenty countries, each with unique languages, histories, and cultures,...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Meet the world’s greatest heroes, as drawn by the world’s greatest creators An introduction to Thor for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Jack Kirby! Soar into action with the mighty Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, prince of Asgard, and...
by Barb Langridge | Jul 10, 2022 | Fantasy
This riveting middle grade novel, which explores the amazing power of summoning objects into being, will capture fantasy and sci-fi lovers alike. Arresting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, The Callers turns familiar magic upside down and inside out, and is perfect...