by Barb Langridge | Feb 3, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Clap When You Land meets On the Come Up in this heart-gripping story about navigating first love and overcoming grief through the power of music. Aarón Medrano has been haunted by the onstage persona of his favorite musician ever since his mother passed away. He seems...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 3, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Booksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this Latinx road trip adventure—a big-hearted, voice-driven YA about two sisters who couldn’t be more different, but become begrudging partners on their school’s cross-country college trip—from debut author Angela Velez. Perfect...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 3, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
For fans of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, this gripping YA novel digs into the historical and present-day effects of white supremacy and the depths of privilege. Shania never thinks much about being white. But after her beloved grandmother passes, she moves...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 2, 2022 | Non-Fiction
Learn the power of language and love with this empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth. From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 2, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 2, 2022 | Fantasy
RETURN TO A WORLD OF DRAGONS, SONG-SPELLS, PIPERS AND BATTLES… Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is being held prisoner by the Piper of Hamelyn,...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 1, 2022 | Historical Fiction
A thrilling gothic horror novel about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, perfect for fans of Lovecraft Country and The Vanishing Half As infants, twin sisters Charlie Yates and Magnolia Heathwood were secretly separated after the brutal lynching of their...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 1, 2022 | Fantasy
From a beloved fantasy author comes this fresh feminist retelling of Sleeping Beauty about one girl destined for greatness—and the powerful sister ready to protect her by any means necessary. Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but she’s...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 1, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets Morgan Matson in this effervescent romance about childhood best friends reconnecting that’s full of sunny days, warm nights, first kisses, and mended hearts. Luisa (Lou) Patterson grew up across the street from Sam...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 1, 2022 | Fantasy
An immortal monster hunter and a royal handmaiden embark on an epic journey to change their fates in this soul-stirring young adult fantasy novel for fans of The Witcher and The Last Unicorn. By night, the Ankou is a legendary, permanently young mercenary—the most...
