Brodart LittleOne Catalog: Fall | Issue 03 | 2021

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INTRODUCTION

What I Know For Sure Is That I Love Books, Love Reading And Sharing A Good Story!

Table of Contents F E AT U R E

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LIBRARIES TODAY: Gwen Vanderhage

FICTION

I am so excited about this fall issue of Little One. We have a fantastic array of author interviews, from Sara Pennypacker to Gail Jarrow. Time and care are taken in choosing categories and titles that are fresh, new and interesting. This issue contains a wonderful list of fiction and nonfiction titles to take little ones through the fall with fun and educational books to read. You will find nonfiction titles for early and middle readers, along with a separate section of tween and teen titles with a variety of themes. These books build curiosity and creativity, increasing cognitive and emotional aptitude. I do hope you find something new, different, and surprising to share with your young readers.

Large, medium, and small publishers are represented.

The titles in these updated lists are curated by our experienced Collection Development librarians.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS

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AUTHOR Q & A: Sara Pennypacker

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SCIENCE FICTION

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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

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PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT: Lerner

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TWEEN & TEEN

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AUTHOR Q & A: Laurenne Sala

NONFICTION

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AUTHOR Q & A: Amal

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SCIENCE

Take time to read the Libraries Today article, Gwen Vanderhage is our guest contributor this month.

Gwen shares her thoughts about the past year, the importance of libraries supporting Social Emotional Learning titles. She also shares her thoughts on the reset for little ones going back into the classroom.

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PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT: Orca

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AUTHOR Q & A: Gail Jarrow

Director of Marketing and Advertising, Books & Library Services

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Featuring Social Emotional Learning in the Library Children’s books have always served as both entertainment and education, whether characters are transported to a joust during King Arthur’s rule, exploring the Arctic, or experiencing the unique solutions offered by Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, there are sprinkles of history, science, and social skills throughout. Picture books for the youngest have especially focused on making friends, sharing, and gaining mastery over emotions. Over the last several years, school districts in 29 states have adopted Social Emotional Learning standards as part of their curriculum. As my son’s first grade teacher said, “I’m focused on teaching kindness.” Authors and publishers are rising to demand, with more books than ever that focus on these topics.

by Gwen Vanderhage —

Social Emotional Learning, or SEL, has become a buzz-term; what exactly does it include? SEL equips children to: • Manage emotions • Collaborate with others • Communicate effectively • Make responsible decisions

Gwen has worked with

Librarians can support community efforts to help kids with these skills by featuring titles around emotions, growth mindset, and inclusion in displays and book lists.

Collection Development Librarian, Brodart Co.

books for children and teens for 17 years. She has worked in libraries from Virginia to Colorado and even served on the 2019 Caldecott Award committee. She joined Brodart to share her passion for children’s literature with as many different libraries

As the 2021 school year opens to continued stressors caused by the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and parents will be looking for resources to help kids revive dormant social skills and deal with anxiety, grieving, and life changes. Understanding and coping with the current social upheaval in our country also falls within the SEL framework. Encourage staff to face-out attractive titles that focus on diverse experiences from around the world and around the neighborhood. These include not just racial or religious diversity, but also poverty, neurodivergence, and different kinds of families.

Those of us who love and use children’s literature in our work are so fortunate that books continue to entertain and educate no matter our circumstances.

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FICTION

GRAPHIC NOVELS Early Reader

Super Hero Origin Stories Robin, Michael

Where did Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their super hero friends come from? How did they get their powers? Who were they before they were super heroes? Each origin story is a thrilling, self-contained bedtime story. Featuring Baby Kal-El, Wonder Woman, and more.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781950587254 E 11/02/2021 Downtown Bookworks

Ages 3-6

A Fun Day at Fun Park Schaefer, Lola M.

Meet a deliciously sweet duo in this first book in a new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! Sprinkles and Swirls are two little cupcakes who go on big adventures!

Today they are visiting Fun Park. Join them as they zip, zoom, bump, fly, and have tons of sweet fun!

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781665903295 741.5973 12/14/2021 Simon Spotlight

Ages 3-6

Middle Reader

Ho Ho Ho!

Creamer, Kathy Santa Claus and his reindeer are on their magical Christmas Eve flight to visit all the children around the world. When one little child wakes up, and runs to say “Hello,” she and Santa discover that things are not what they seem. A wordless tale with a rather unexpected twist!

$18.99

Hardcover

9780648652885 E 10/12/2021 Little Pink Dog Books

Ages 5-8

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Lerner, Jarrett

It’s a typical Monday when the Hunger Heroes get the call: a kid in Ms. Sternbladder’s class missed breakfast and isn’t allowed to have snacks! How will he pass his math test, study for spelling, or play soccer at recess if his stomach is growling? Hunger Heroes to the rescue!

$19.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534462823 741.5973 10/26/2021 Aladdin

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Missed Meal Mayhem

Ages 5-8

Danger on the Botsburg Express Bolts, Russ

Joe and Rob’s train ride takes a turn when a mystery is revealed on the Botsburg Express! These two robots are in for a very bumpy ride. With easy-to-read language and graphic novel art on almost every page, the Bots chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534498457 741.5973 11/30/2021 Little Simon

Ages 5-8

Cat Ninja

Cody, Matthew When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! While they’re sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness.

$13.99

Hardcover

9781524868086 741.5973 10/12/2021 Andrews McMeel Publishing

Ages 7-10

We Are the Smurfs Culliford, Falzar

This new Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness.

Featuring three complete stories in each volume, these full-color graphic novels are full of kid-friendly humor and tell all-new, action-packed adventures. A great option for newly independent readers, comics fans, and reluctant readers!

$12.99

Hardcover

9781419755378 741.5949 10/19/2021 Amulet Books

Ages 7-10

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Banana Fox and the Book-Eating Robots Kochalka, James

Banana Fox’s late fees have landed him in library jail!

And when a familiar foe is found around town and a giant book-eating robot is unleashed, it looks like Flashlight and William need to step in to save the day.

When their investigation runs cold, an unlikely hero emerges!

$22.99 9781338660524 741.5973 10/19/2021 GRAPHIX

Ages 7-10

When Pigs Fly Harrell, Rob

Introducing a hilariously unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice ... in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. Gary Yorkshire was your perfectly average, fuzzy pink pig. Until one day, a radioactive bat bite gives him powers he never would have dreamed of!

Hardcover

$14.99

Hardcover

9780593354155 741.5973 10/26/2021 Dial Press

Ages 7-10

Pugnapped!

Kelley, Marty

When a neighbor needs a last-minute dog sitter for her beloved pug, fourth-grader Stevie transforms into Commander Universe, ready to be the hero this citizen needs (and earn the money for his comic book). Then the dog goes missing, and Commander Universe has just hours to find out what happened.

$14.95

Hardcover

9781454940807 F 11/02/2021 Sterling Children’s Books

Ages 7-10

The First Helping Krosoczka, Jarrett

Two books in one! Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn’t just serve sloppy joes— she serves justice. Whatever danger lies ahead, it’s no match for Lunch Lady!

$12.99

Hardcover

9780593377420 741.5973 11/02/2021 Knopf Books for Young Readers

Ages 7-10

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Stilton, Geronimo

Geronimo Stilton is invited to a rat-jitsu martial arts championship in a snowy faraway land, much to the famouse reporter’s surprise. With his helpful relatives, Thea, Trap and Benjamin, Geronimo goes to cover the event for the Rodent’s Gazette. But after each championship match, the winner disappears without a trace!

Zoo Patrol Squad, #3 Bean, Brett

Fennlock Fox and Penny the Pig head to the Wild, Wild West! When a chatty chicken named Nugget makes it to the zoo to beg for help ridding his little Western town of a gang of feral cats, the Zoo Patrol Squad is on the case.

$9.99

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Geronimo Stilton Reporter, No. 9

Hardcover

9781545807293 741.5945 11/16/2021 Papercutz

Ages 7-10

$12.99

Hardcover

9780593226605 741.5973 10/05/2021 Penguin Workshop

Ages 8-12

Marshmallow & Jordan Chau, Alina

Jordan’s days as star player for her school’s basketball team ended when an accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now a mysterious elephant, who she names Marshmallow, is about to help her discover a brand new sport. Will water polo help Jordan continue her athletic dreams?

$22.99

Hardcover

9781250300607 741.5973 10/05/2021 First Second

Ages 8-12

Just Roll with It Durfey-Lavoie, Lee

A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life.

As long as Maggie rolls the right number on her 20-sided dice, nothing can go wrong ... right? A touching story that explores what it means to trust yourself and the world around you.

$20.99

Hardcover

9780593125410 741.5973 10/05/2021 Random House Graphic

Ages 8-12

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Stealing Home Torres, J.

When a boy struggles after moving to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, baseball shows him another way to approach life. Sandy Saito is a happy boy who reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball. But when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, everything changes.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781525303340 741.5971 10/05/2021 Kids Can Press

Ages 8-12

The Morning Tribe Lennon, Julian

Showcases young people doing their part while teaching that we are all part of the struggle to save the Earth’s future. When twins Dawn and Dusk discover that their homeland is being threatened by Global Agricorp mercenaries, they gather their friends and rise to the challenge of protecting it.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781510766198 741.5973 10/19/2021 Sky Pony Press

Ages 8-12

Besties

Miller, Kayla When aspiring entrepreneurs and best friends Beth and Chanda land a lucrative dogsitting gig, they’re sure that fame, fortune, and popularity can’t be far behind. But nothing can prepare them for the mishap that throws their business plan—and friendship—into chaos!

$24.99

Hardcover

9780358521150 741.5973 10/19/2021 Etch

Ages 8-12

Another Kind Bream, Trevor

Tucked away in a government facility, six not-quitehuman kids learn to control their strange abilities.

Hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world, life is good. Until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers.

$22.99

Hardcover

9780063043541 741.5973 10/26/2021 HarperAlley

Ages 8-12

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Flynn, Ian

Celebrate the Blue Blur’s way-past-cool 30th birthday!

This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games.

Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and others!

$19.99

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Sonic the Hedgehog

Hardcover

9781684058655 741.5973 10/26/2021 IDW Publishing

Ages 8-12

Archie. The Riverdale Diaries, Vol. 2 Kuhn, Sarah

Author Sarah Kuhn returns to take middle school’s most fabulous diva, Veronica Lodge, through a journey to the most perfect birthday party ever. When Veronica learns about the annual School Spirit Contest, she makes up her mind to win the contest and use the money to fund her festivities.

$24.99

Hardcover

9781499812145 741.5973 11/16/2021 BuzzPop

Ages 8-12

5 Worlds, Book 5.

Siegel, Mark

In the epic conclusion to the 5 Worlds series, the final battle looms as Oona, Jax, and An Tzu travel to the treacherous world of Grimbo (E)! There, Oona must light the last beacon to save the 5 Worlds, but first she has to find it!

$20.99

Hardcover

9780593120590 741.5973 11/16/2021 Random House Books for Young Readers

Ages 8-12

Tidesong Xu, Wendy

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship. Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the best magic school in the realm—even though her magic is shaky at best.

$21.99

Hardcover

9780062955807 741.5973 11/16/2021 Quill Tree Books

Ages 8-12

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Young Adult

Vuong, Phu

Told in dual perspectives, this fantastical debut graphic novel with the wit of Nimona and the adventure of Amulet is a whirlwind journey involving mages, mercenaries, escape plans, food fights, and more!

Centuries ago, magic mysteriously appeared in the kingdom of Allia.

$24.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781499811858 741.5973 10/05/2021 Yellow Jacket

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Blackblood

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Ages 10-14

Salt Magic Larson, Hope

When a jealous witch curses her family’s well, it’s up to Vonceil to set things right in an epic journey that will leave her changed forever. When Vonceil’s older brother, Elber, comes home to their family’s Oklahoma farm after serving in World War I, things aren’t what she expects.

$21.99

Hardcover

9780823446209 741.5973 10/12/2021 Margaret Ferguson Books

Ages 10-14

Bounce Back Misako Rokkusu

Lilico, with the help of her cat, must learn to adjust to a new country, a new school, and new pressures in this middle grade graphic novel about finding your team and finding yourself. Discover a story about friendship, new beginnings, and doing what you love, no matter what.

$21.99

Hardcover

9781250768452 741.5973 10/19/2021 Feiwel and Friends

Ages 10-14

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Ifueko, Jordan

Four tales of the greatest rogues up to mythological mischief inspired by visionary Jim Henson’s beloved television series. Who is the greatest mischief maker of all time? Is it the King of Stories, Anansi? Collects Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Tricksters #1-4.

$24.99

Hardcover

9781684157426 741.5973 11/30/2021 Archaia

Ages 10-14

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Between Shades of Gray Donkin, Andrew

From bestselling author and Carnegie Medal winner of Salt to the Sea comes a story of loss and of fear—and ultimately of survival—in a brand-new four-color format.

June, 1941. A knock comes at the door, and the life of fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas changes forever.

$18.99

Hardcover

9780593204160 741.5973 10/12/2021 Philomel Books

Ages 12-19

Lifetime Passes Blas, Terry

In this darkly comedic YA graphic novel, a group of teens starts a program to bring senior citizens to a local theme park to take advantage of the unofficial park policy: If someone dies on the property, the rest of their party is given lifetime passes!

$23.99

Hardcover

9781419746666 741.5973 10/26/2021 Abrams ComicArts - Surely

Ages 12-19

Passport

Glock, Sophia An unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock reveals her discovery as a teenager that her parents are agents working for the CIA. Young Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. Stationed now with her family in Central America, Sophia feels displaced.

$24.99

Hardcover

9780316458986 B 11/02/2021 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Ages 12-19

Fullmetal Alchemist. Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 15 Arakawa, Hiromu

Remastered with an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, and presented with color pages on largetrim, archival-quality paper. In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The final battle begins.

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$19.99

Hardcover

9781974700011 741.5952 11/09/2021 Viz Media LLC

Ages 12-19

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Foster, Harold R.

In Volume 24 1983-1984, a comedy of mistaken identities culminates in Val playing a game of life-ordeath using live people as chess pieces. Arn’s job as Arthur’s Keeper of Parks involves defending against invading Saxons. Merlin gives Val a magic ring and a dire message for Arn.

$34.99

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Prince Valiant, Vol. 24. 1983-1984

Hardcover

9781683964896 741.5973 12/07/2021 Fantagraphics Books

Ages 12-19

Squad

Tokuda-Hall, Maggie A sharply funny, patriarchy-smashing graphic novel.

When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck—and she can’t believe their secret, either. Becca’s new friends are werewolves. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls.

$21.99

Hardcover

9780062943156 741.5973 10/05/2021 Greenwillow Books

Ages 14-19

Shadowman Classic Omnibus, Vol. 1 Hall, Bob

Go back into the night with the first deluxe edition hardcover of the classic series that debuted the bestselling Valiant hero! Jack Boniface nearly died one night, attacked by something out of a nightmare. By fateful chance, he escaped. But since that terrifying experience, something has changed.

$99.99

Hardcover

9781682153864 741.5973 10/05/2021 Valiant Entertainment LLC

Ages 16-19

Ex Libris

Madden, Matt Ex Libris revolves around a character trapped in a room with nothing but a futon and a bookcase full of comics.

As they peruse covers, read stories and fragments of stories, they begin to suspect that the comics contain hidden messages and a threat. Fiction and reality blur.

$29.95

Hardcover

9781941250440 741.5973 10/19/2021 Uncivilized Books

Ages 16-19

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Marvel Masterworks Wolfman, Marv

The hunt is on to slay Count Dracula, and the descendants of the Van Helsings are still around to make the kill—or die trying. But a new hunter is on the scene, and his name is Blade! COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1972) 1-11; material from Dracula Lives (1973) 1-2

$75.00

Hardcover

9781302929473 741.5973 10/19/2021 Marvel

Ages 16-19

Tunnels

Modan, Rutu A race for the Ark of the Covenant explores the ethics and world of the international antiquity trade. When a great antiquities collector is forced to donate his entire collection to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Nili Broshi sees her last chance to finish an old archaeological expedition.

$29.95

Hardcover

9781770464667 741.5956 11/02/2021 Drawn and Quarterly

Ages 16-19

Soul Eater

Okubo, Atsushi Experience the quirky, action-packed adventures of Maka and Soul Eater like never before, with this all-new, deluxe collector’s edition to celebrate Atsushi Ohkubo’s global hit! The saga of the Meisters and their Weapons takes on a whole new look in the gorgeous Soul Eater: Perfect Edition!

$19.99

Hardcover

9781646090051 741.5952 11/09/2021 Square Enix

Ages 16-19

For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams, Vol. 7 Sanbe, Kei

Thanks to information from the imposter,Senri now knows the intentions behind the despicable scheme laid by the “fire” man. Anxious about Kazuto, Senri decides to seek out cooperation with “that” person. And what exactly happened to Kazuto after leaving Senri?

The secrets of his past are finally revealed!

$17.00

Hardcover

9781975336790 741.5952 11/16/2021 Yen Press

Ages 16-19

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An interview with Sara Pennypacker Author of Pax, Journey Home

Q. What made you want to return to the world of Pax and Peter?

A. Well, I actually never left it. You see, usually, when I finish a book, I miss the characters, but it’s clear what happens to them after that final page so I don’t keep wondering. But I’d deliberately left the ending to Pax a bit open-ended, so I kept imagining different futures for them all. A year or so after the release, I shared my favorite with my agent – in so much depth that we both realized I had another book. I was so happy to return to Peter and Pax’s worlds, especially Pax’s. It’s a real privilege to write from a fox’s point of view.

from your normal writing, or different from Pax’s perspective in the first book?

A. I’m so glad you noticed that – having a main character experience parenthood was one of the most interesting aspects of writing the sequel. I know that most of my readers won’t be in that place themselves, so what I hope they take from it is an insight to how their own parents might feel about them. That feeling of loving your children so much you realize you’d do anything for them, even if it meant a terrible loss for yourself. Also, I felt it rounded out Pax’s re-entry to the wild.

Q. In Pax, Journey Home, you write from a perspective not usually in children’s books, that of a parent.

How was that experience different

Q. As with Pax, a strong theme in Pax, Journey Home is spotlighting injustice. How did you want to frame this for your audience?

A. In Pax, I tried hard to avoid an overt anti-war stand (it’s not an author’s place to proselytize) but instead to simply explore the question What are the costs of war? and ask readers to answer it for themselves. In the sequel, I explored some possible responses to having suffered injustice.

Peter has lost his home, his pet, and now his father to a war he never had a chance to weigh in on. His first response is to close himself off, so he’ll never be vulnerable again. Other characters have had losses, too, but they’ve chosen different responses.

After encountering them journeying home, Peter ultimately decides to try something braver. Another aspect

is shown in the Water Warriors – I wanted to look at ways that an organization previously involved in destruction could be repurposed to healing.

“In the sequel, I explored some possible responses to having suffered injustice.”

Q. Jon Klassen has once again lent his stunning artwork to bring the world of Pax and Peter to life. What is your favorite part of Jon’s depictions of your characters?

A. Where do I start? His drawings are gorgeous and evocative of course, but what I love most is the respect he shows for the foxes. Pax and his kit are drawn with a dignity that mirrors how I came to feel about them: the more I researched red foxes the more I admired them and wanted to be respectful in telling their stories. That final illustration is my favorite… just, wow.

Q. Do you feel like this is the end of Peter and Pax’s story, or at least what readers will get to discover?

A. It is definitely the end! All the characters are now set firmly on their paths, and we can trust they are going to end up living their best lives.

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SCIENCE FICTION Early Reader

Can You Hear Me? Trukhan, Ekaterina

Discover this poetic riddle that will appeal to all of your senses! This board book is about the importance of our connection with nature. Can you smell the spring wildflowers? How does it feel when you run your hand across rough tree bark? What about the sight of fluffy clouds?

$15.99

Hardcover

9781990252037 E 10/26/2021 Milky Way

Ages 2-5

Baby Bug

Kirwan, Wednesday Go on an exciting springtime adventure as Baby Bug explores the natural world and finds a garden full of adorable friends in this imaginative board book that’s perfect for new parents! This imaginative springtime backdrop is a beautiful metaphor for exciting experiences and milestones.

$7.99

Hardcover

9781534493605 E 12/21/2021 Little Simon

Ages 2-5

An Earth-Bot’s Solution to Plastic Pollution Ayto, Russell

In his signature quirky style, Russell Ayto takes on plastic pollution with this story about a video gameloving boy named Neo and some unexpected aquatic visitors who need his help. Neo lives next to the ocean, where there’s a big plastic pollution problem. But Neo doesn’t notice.

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$17.99

Hardcover

9781525305382 E 09/07/2021 Kids Can Press

Ages 3-6

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Lightman, Alan

Stargazers rejoice! Layering photographs taken from the Hubble telescope into charming and expressive art, illustrator Susanna Chapman zooms in on one child’s experiences: Ada knows that the best place for stargazing is on the island in Maine where she vacations with her grandparents.

$17.99

SCIENCE FICTION

Ada and the Galaxies

Hardcover

9781536215618 E 09/07/2021 MIT Kids Press

Ages 3-6

Home of the Wild Greig, Louise

In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her home, caring for her. An uplifting story of belonging, the enduring connection between humans and nature, and a tender lesson in learning when to let go.

$17.95

Hardcover

9781782507130 E 10/18/2021 Floris Books

Ages 3-6

How Did Humans Go Extinct?

Marciano, Johnny

Plib is like every other Nøørfbløøk kid on Earth, except for one thing. He loves humans—those horrible, terrifying monsters who dominated the planet ten billion years ago. Only one thing about the humans bothers Plib. What happened to them all?

$16.95

Hardcover

9781617759277 E 10/19/2021 Black Sheep

Ages 3-6

A Perfect Day Yerkes, Jennifer

One bright, sunny morning, the pond’s creatures prepare to perform a symphony. The birds begin with their calls; the frogs join in with their croaks. Acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer Yerkes presents the sights and sounds of an ecosystem in motion. Told with bold, vibrant art and playful onomatopoeia.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780802855770 E 10/19/2021 Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Ages 3-6

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Penguin Journey Kunkel, Angela Burke

This lyrical picture book is about the incredible lengths to which emperor penguins go for their young ones.

Angela Burke Kunkel’s lyrical text and Catherine Odell’s gorgeous illustrations detail the penguins’ amazing journey, and an author’s note and bibliography provide added context.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781419745898 E 10/26/2021 Abrams Appleseed

Ages 3-6

A Thing Called Snow Zommer, Yuval

In this follow-up to the holiday hit The Tree That’s Meant to Be, a fox and hare discover the magic of a first winter snowfall. Fox and Hare were born in the spring, but the seasons are changing and they hear snow is on the way.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780593377888 E 11/02/2021 Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Ages 3-6

Spider-Man’s Very Strange Day! Glass, Calliope

The duo that brought you Spider-Man: Far From Home: Spider-Man Swings Through Europe is back! This delightful, stylized picture book will take Spider-Man and his friends to a whole new location—one packed full of mystery and magic just waiting to be explored.

$12.99

Hardcover

9781368069991 E 11/02/2021 Marvel

Ages 3-6

The Snowman and the Sun Taghdis, Susan

What happens to a snowman when he melts? Where does he go? This unique picture book, told from the snowman’s point of view, introduces the wonders of the water cycle to young children. The story prompts discussion around change and the impact of seasons on our natural environment.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781910328798 E 11/02/2021 Tiny Owl Publishing

Ages 3-6

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Keller, Joy

A young slime scientist’s efforts to make a Valentine’s Day friend for her slime explode in this clever and funny picture book companion to Joy Keller and Ashley Belote’s Frankenslime. Victoria Franken, slime scientist, loved her slime. And her slime loved her back.

$18.99

SCIENCE FICTION

Valenslime

Hardcover

9781250799777 E 11/16/2021 Feiwel and Friends

Ages 3-6

Going Somewhere Milgrim, David

Otto and his friends are back in this Pre-Level 1 Readyto-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator David Milgrim. Otto and Pip are off on an adventure. But where are they going? Are they going anywhere? And are they there yet?

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534489318 E 12/14/2021 Simon Spotlight

Ages 3-6

Little Narwhal, Not Alone Stone, Tiffany

Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea. When the narwhal sets off on an adventure, he finds himself too far to return home on his own.

$17.95

Hardcover

9781771646208 E 10/12/2021 Greystone Kids

Ages 3-8

Supernana Byrne, Eva

From New York Times-bestselling illustrator Eva Byrne comes this high-flying celebration of grandmothers and their superpowers. Supernana is always there when you need her. When an evil villain and her shrink ray descend on the city, will Supernana be up to the challenge?

$17.99

Hardcover

9781419750168 E 10/19/2021 Abrams Books for Young Readers

Ages 3-8

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Luna Muna Gerardi, Kellie

Meet Luna Muna. No one loves outer space more than Luna Muna. In fact, she’s going to be an astronaut one day! That day might come sooner than expected, though. One night, after wishing on a shooting star, Luna Muna discovers a secret power.

$16.95

Hardcover

9781642506945 E 12/02/2021 Dragonfruit

Ages 3-8

Moles Present the Natural Tolls of Digging Holes Badger, Springer

Like busy moles, we humans dig an awful lot of holes to get things done! Unfortunately, we also dig holes that aren’t so wholesome. In whimsical rhyme and delightfully strange illustrations, these moles unearth the good and bad excitement happening beneath our feet.

$17.99 9781645672876 E 10/19/2021 Page Street Kids

Ages 3-8

The Children’s Moon Deedy, Carmen Agra

Have you ever seen the moon on a clear blue day and wondered why? There once was a time when the sun alone ruled the day, the moon graced the night, and children were sent to bed before sunset. An original pourquoi tale about finding one’s place in the universe.

Hardcover

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781338216394 F 10/19/2021 Scholastic Press

Ages 3-8

Best of the Stacks For Laika

Thom, Kai Cheng The moving story of Laika, the dog who learned the names of the stars. Laika is an orphaned stray dog who lives in the streets of Moscow in the then Soviet Union. Although she is loved by her pack, Laika longs one day to learn the names of the stars.

$18.95

Hardcover

9781551528625 E 10/21/2021 Arsenal Pulp Press

Ages 3-8

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Bok’s Giant Leap First man on the moon Neil Armstrong’s only children’s book is a unique exploration of how the Earth and the Moon came to be. The entire epic history of the Earth and the Moon is recounted through the observations of one special moon rock named Bok.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780593378861 E 11/02/2021 Crown Books for Young Readers

Ages 3-8

Winter Lullaby White, Dianne

Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it’s time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves!

$17.99

SCIENCE FICTION

Armstrong, Neil

Hardcover

9781536209198 E 11/09/2021 Candlewick Press

Ages 3-8

Middle Reader

Skywatcher Hogan, Jamie

This is a story about love and sacrifice: Tamen’s mom, a nightshift nurse, finds a way to take him camping. For one magical night on the shore of a wilderness pond, the Milky Way in all its glory belongs to them.

$18.95

Hardcover

9780884488972 E 10/05/2021 Tilbury House Publishers

Ages 5-8

Almost Nothing, Yet Everything Osada, Hiroshi

In this meditative ode to water, a lyrical moment between parent and child in a boat on a river unfolds into an examination of the water that surrounds them, and the nature and life sustained by it. Arai’s lush art and Osada’s evocative poetry work together to enchant readers.

$17.95

Hardcover

9781592703579 E 10/26/2021 Enchanted Lion Books

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Fox

Thomas, Isabel A scientific look at the circle of life. In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781547606924 E 11/30/2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Ages 5-8

Safe! In Outerspace Holmes, Anita

After being whisked away in a spaceship, Brandon’s brought in to be the pinch hitter in an intergalactic ball game. He must win in order to return to home on Earth, but it proves harder than he thinks when he’s given rules from another planet.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781736325827 E 09/21/2021 BiblioKid Publishing

Ages 5-8

The Bridge to Sharktooth Island Estroff, Sharon

One second cautious Daniel and his brave cousin Joy are playing in the snow, and the next they’re stranded on a mysterious island surrounded by sharks.

New friendships, mysterious forces, and an island adventure awaits in The Bridge to Sharktooth Island as you delve into the mechanics of bridge-building fun!

$18.99

Hardcover

9781513218618 F 11/02/2021 West Margin Press

Ages 7-10

Hansel and Greta Winterson, Jeanette

Greta lives with her brother Hansel on the edge of a great forest, a forest in danger of destruction.

GreedyGuts, their aunt, doesn’t appreciate Hansel and Greta’s plans to replant trees and save the forest.

In fact, she thinks they’re horrible little vegetarians.

GreedyGuts doesn’t give two hoots about nature.

$17.95

Hardcover

9781642595765 F 11/16/2021 Haymarket Books

Ages 7-10

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Kuhlmann, Torben When an inventive mouse misses the biggest cheese festival the world has ever seen, he’s determined to turn back the clock. With the help of a mouse clockmaker, a lot of inventiveness, and the notes of a certain famous Swiss physicist he succeeds in traveling back in time.

$22.00

SCIENCE FICTION

Einstein

Hardcover

9780735844445 F 09/07/2021 NorthSouth Books

Ages 8-12

The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel Chari, Sheela

Mars is on Mars! But as techie colonists and scrappy rebels clash, can Mars and his friends survive long enough to discover the planet’s dark secrets?

Pruitt’s colonists aren’t the only people living on the inhospitable planet. Based on Season 2 of the Peabody Award–winning podcast.

$17.99 9781536209570 F 10/12/2021 Walker Books US

Ages 8-12

Revenge of the Sequel Cusick, John

Before Phin and Lola can find their way home, a mysterious girl riding a dragon absconds with the special snack cake! And, oh right, that girl wants to destroy the universe! Now the two besties must escape the clutches of the Golden Cathedral and face down an all-powerful evil AI.

Hardcover

$16.99

Hardcover

9780062937612 F 10/19/2021 HarperCollins

Ages 8-12

Ace Takes Flight McCarthy, Cory

Welcome to 2048. Every graduate of the B.E.S.T. Program can receive a bionic enhancement as a rite of passage. For Ace Wells, it is just the beginning.

As tensions build, Ace has a sinking suspicion that there’s something more going on at B.E.S.T. than meets the eye.

$16.99

Hardcover

9780358265078 F 11/02/2021 HMH Books for Young Readers

Ages 8-12

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Stuntboy, in the Meantime SCIENCE FICTION

Reynolds, Jason

From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you’ve never heard of.

Portico Reeves’s superpower is making sure all the other superheroes—like his parents and two best friends—stay super. And safe.

$13.99 9781534418165 F 11/09/2021

Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

Ages 8-12

Every Leaf a Hallelujah Okri, Ben

A fairytale made for our times. Mangoshi lives with her parents in a village near the forest. When her mother becomes ill, Mangoshi knows only one thing can help her—a special flower that grows deep in the forest.

Hardcover Reinforced

$19.99

Hardcover

9781800241626 F 11/14/2021 Apollo

Ages 8-12

Young Adult

Any Sign of Life Carson, Rae

When a teenage girl thinks she may be the only person left alive in her town—maybe in the whole world— she must rely on hope, trust, and her own resilience.

A harrowing and pulse-pounding survival story from New York Times-bestselling author Rae Carson.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780062691934 F 10/12/2021 Greenwillow Books

Ages 12-19

Lies My Memory Told Me Wunsch, Sacha

From the thrilling voice of Sacha Wunsch comes a heart-stopping psychological mystery in a world where memories can be shared—and one girl can’t trust any of them. Enhanced Memory changed everything. But Kade says Nova doesn’t know the costs of this technology that’s taken the world by storm.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781335018274 F 10/19/2021 Inkyard Press

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Goedjen, Tara

An all-new, hair-raising mystery about a girl whose family secrets are as threatening as the desert that surrounds her, but whose quest to expose the truth may tear apart reality itself. Rylie hasn’t been back to Twentynine Palms since her father died.

$17.99

SCIENCE FICTION

No Beauties or Monsters

Hardcover

9781524714802 F 12/07/2021 Delacorte Press

Ages 12-19

The Bones of Ruin Raughley, Sarah

A fresh and thrilling historical fantasy set in 1880s London, following an African tightrope walker with a secret: she cannot die. When Iris gets involved with a mysterious society that’s convinced the world is ending, she is drafted into the fight-to-the-death Tournament of Freaks.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781534453562 F 09/07/2021 Margaret K. McElderry Books

Ages 14-19

Iron Widow

Zhao, Xiran Jay When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it’s to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister’s death. But when she gets her vengeance, it becomes clear that she is an Iron Widow, a rare kind of female pilot who can sacrifice males to power Chrysalises instead.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780735269934 F 09/21/2021 Penguin Teen

Ages 14-19

Unraveling Eleven Chisholm, Jerri

Having realized true freedom, Eve Hamilton now faces a longer list of enemies in this follow-up to the dystopian Escaping Eleven. When she realizes her greatest adversary lies within, Eve must find a way to contain the monster inside if she hopes to protect all she holds dear.

$9.99

Hardcover

9781649370983 F 11/16/2021 Entangled: Teen

Ages 14-19

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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL Early Reader

I Love You to the Sun and Beyond Adams, Michelle Medlock

Tell your children just how much you love them through 29 wonderful and wacky analogies. From cotton candy to Nikola Tesla, little readers will learn all about the world and the amazing things in it while also learning the most important thing of all: how much you care.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781510763708 E 10/05/2021 Sky Pony Press

Ages 3-6

Middle Reader

Together Forever Evans, Christine

Luca is still Raven’s best friend. But after he made a wish from the Wish Library without her, she is definitely not going to team up with him for the upcoming talent show. Despite her grudge, something keeps bringing them together—something almost…magical.

$12.99

Hardcover

9780807587454 F 10/01/2021 Albert Whitman & Company

Ages 7-10

Across the Desert Bowling, Dusti

Twelve-year-old Jolene must find a way to save the Desert Aviator. One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author.

$16.99

Hardcover

9780316494748 F 10/12/2021 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Ages 8-12

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Young Adult

Narváez Varela, Alessandra

A 13-year-old girl growing up in Mexico is visited by her 30-year-old future self. This thought-provoking novel in verse will lead adult and young adult readers alike to vital discussions on important topics—like dealing with depression and how to recognize this in yourself and others.

$18.95

Hardcover

9781947627482 F 10/12/2021 Cinco Puntos Press

Ages 12-19

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“There is no separation of mind and emotions; emotions, thinking, and learning are all linked.” — Eric Jensen

Game Changer Glines, Abbi

Undeniable chemistry sparks a hope that might just reunite two aching hearts. The latest installment in the series about a small Southern town filled with cute boys in pickup trucks, Friday night football games, and wild parties that stir up some major drama.

$19.99

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Thirty Talks Weird Love

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9781534430938 F 11/16/2021 Simon Pulse

Ages 14-19

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Read Woke™ Books Lerner Publishing Group is excited to introduce Read Woke™ Books, created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian.

Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books help readers challenge their perspectives and motivate them to make a difference.

Cicely Lewis —

Librarian & Creator of Read Woke™ Books

Cicely, what is a Read Woke book?

I started Read Woke in 2017 for my high school students. Our school is 80 percent Latinx. My students wanted to do something about the things they were seeing on the news, but they didn’t know how to organize or have the information they needed. I wanted to channel their social activism by getting them to read and talk about books, so I started the Read Woke reading challenge.

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A Read Woke book challenges the social norm, gives voice to the silenced, provides information about groups that have been disenfranchised, disrupts the status quo, and shares perspectives from underrepresented or oppressed groups. I use [these standards] in my curation, and even in my programming, because it’s important to not just have these books, but to make sure your program is reflective of the standards as well.

Your reading program led to the opportunity to develop books with Lerner. The first set—Issues in Action—addresses heavy issues like gun violence, mass incarceration, and immigration.

What inspired you to tackle these topics for kids in grades 4-8?

These topics do seem heavy, but kids are watching all of this on the news—they're hearing information that may or may not be correct. They have family members that may not be documented. They've lived through things we have no idea about. I feel the best way to [help] them is through knowledge with facts and statistics and data.

The only way to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, all of that—is through education. That’s why I wanted [a broad] age range. Read Woke is rated “E” for everyone.

These young readers are going to be leading our country one day. Having them know about legislation and how it affects people of color and disenfranchised groups is so relevant.

My hope is that these books can get our kids energized, mobilized, and ready to take action in their

communities, making change and “good trouble,” as John Lewis said.

Tell us about some of the book features.

Another six-book series is coming in January 2022, American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom. So much information has been left out of history books. We hear about Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks—and that's it. This series introduces students to other amazing people who have led the fight for our freedom.

Cicely Lewis is a school librarian with a passion for creating lovers of reading. She was named the 2020 National Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal and Scholastic.

In 2017, she started the Read Woke challenge in response to the shootings of young unarmed black people, the repeal of DACA, and the lack of diversity in young adult literature.

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AfterMath

Isler, Emily Barth After her brother’s death from a congenital heart defect, 12-year-old Lucy (the new kid at school) clings to her love of math, which provides the absolute answers she craves. Through budding friendships and an after-school mime class, Lucy discovers that sadness may feel infinite, but love is just as powerful.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781541599116 F 09/07/2021 Carolrhoda Books

Ages 8-12

Memento Monstrum Til, Jochen

This is your warning! This book contains Count Dracula’s memoirs. And as you would expect, there are plenty of hideous creatures in it-giant yetis, insidious werewolves, slimy fish monsters-maybe you shouldn’t read it! You might learn things you didn’t know about monsters before.

$19.95

Hardcover

9781646900107 F 10/05/2021 Arctis

Ages 8-12

The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler Pokras, Karen

Eleven-year-old Danny Wexler, the only Jewish boy in his town during the late 1970s, is obsessed with the Bermuda Triangle. When a local child disappears, Danny thinks UFOs are involved. He soon sets out to fight the aliens and his town’s growing anti-Semitism, hoping to mend his divided community.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781728412948 F 11/01/2021 Kar-Ben Publishing

Ages 8-12

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Paulsen, Gary

From the legendary author of Hatchet, a laugh-out loud eco-friendly adventure about a boy, his freethinking dad, and the puppy-training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down. Twelve-year-old Carl is fed up with his father’s single-minded pursuit of an off-thegrid existence.

$17.99

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How to Train Your Dad

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9780374314170 F 10/05/2021 Farrar Straus & Giroux

Ages 10-14

Crashing In Love Jacobson, Jennifer

When Peyton comes across the victim of a hit-andrun, she knows it’s destiny. But what exactly does fate have in store for her and the boy in the coma? A novel about searching for answers—and finding that reality is messier and more intriguing than anything you can dream up.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781536211535 F 10/12/2021 Candlewick Press

Ages 10-14

Off the Beaten Track Kerangal, Maylis de

A breathtaking mountain adventure in which a boy finds his inner strength. Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence. A dramatic event soon gives Paul the chance to find his inner strength.

$18.95

Hardcover

9781771646857 F 10/19/2021 Greystone Kids

Ages 10-14

Out of My Heart Draper, Sharon M.

Melody, the huge-hearted and heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older and a year braver. By the light of flickering campfires, through the terror of unexpected creatures and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody’s about to discover how brave and strong she really is.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781665902168 F 11/09/2021 Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

Ages 10-14

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Pretty Rude for a Girl Elliott, Rebecca

Haylah Swinton is a comedic hit on her new YouTube channel, but will her popularity backfire? Proving she’s funny is tougher than she thought it’d be! Plus, her new boyfriend Dylan hasn’t even tried kissing her yet. To make matters even worse, her deadbeat dad decides to turn up.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781682631485 F 10/01/2021 Peachtree Publishers

Ages 12-19

Tumbo in The Shadows Samuels-Davis, Esther

After his identity goes up in smoke, Tumbo must learn how to harness the spark left inside, feeling his way out of melancholy before it becomes him. A lighthearted journey through the shadowy depths of the soul, this modern fairytale explores and questions the meaning of finding life’s purpose.

$18.95

Hardcover

9783906945293 F 10/01/2021 Taotime Verlag

Ages 12-19

Where There’s a Whisk Schmitt, Sarah J.

A new reality cooking show is Peyton’s ticket out of her boring future. As things start to heat up on and off the set, Peyton will have to prove to the judges that she deserves to win while trying to untangle what is real and what is scripted drama.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780762496815 F 10/05/2021 Running Press Kids

Ages 12-19

Any Sign of Life Carson, Rae

When a teenage girl thinks she may be the only person left alive in her town—maybe in the whole world—she must rely on hope, trust, and her own resilience. Paige Miller is determined to take her basketball team to the state championship, maybe even beyond. Then the world crumbles—literally.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780062691934 F 10/12/2021 Greenwillow Books

Ages 12-19

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Mathieu, Jennifer

A gripping gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders.

1964. Houston, Texas. Evie Barnes must redefine what it means to be a bad girl and rethink everything she knew about loyalty. With all the familiar drama and heartache—and a feminist take just right for our times.

$18.99

TWEEN & TEEN

Bad Girls Never Say Die

Hardcover

9781250232588 F 10/19/2021 Roaring Brook Press

Ages 12-19

The Secret Life of Kitty Granger Falksen, G. D.

A suspenseful thriller and a nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence, this book features a unique heroine facing formidable, still-relevant enemies. Sixteen-yearold Kitty Granger has always known that others consider her peculiar. When Kitty’s keen observation and quick thinking help her survive a dangerous encounter, two secret agents offer her a job.

$18.99 9781541597969 F 03/02/2021 Carolrhoda LAB

Ages 12-19

Where Echoes Lie Schuren, Shannon

In this eerie thriller of a ghost story, a teenage girl must solve the mystery of the ghost bride that has haunted her community in rural Kentucky for more than a century. Rena Faye believes in things she can see and touch, or at least capture with her camera.

Hardcover

$17.99

Hardcover

9780525516576 F 10/19/2021 Philomel Books

Ages 12-19

Every Line of You Gibson, Naomi

In the face of overwhelming grief and bullying, tech-savvy Lydia pours all of herself into creating the perfect AI, the perfect boyfriend—but what is Henry really? And how far is he willing to go to be everything that Lydia desires?

$18.99

Hardcover

9781338726589 F 11/02/2021 Chicken House

Ages 12-19

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Freedom Swimmer Chim, Wai

Ming survived the famine that killed his parents during China’s “Great Leap Forward,” and now works in the fields. Ming and a new friend seek an impossible escape from the bitterness of life under the Communist Party in this story inspired by true events.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781338656138 F 11/02/2021 Scholastic Press

Ages 12-19

Gilded

Meyer, Marissa Marissa Meyer returns to the fairytale world with this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. When one of Serilda’s outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she is swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth, and ravens track her every move.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781250618849 F 11/02/2021 Feiwel and Friends

Ages 12-19

Queen’s Hope Johnston, E. K.

A peace-loving senator faces a time of war in another thrilling Padmé Amidala adventure from the author of the New York Times best-sellers Queen’s Peril and Queen’s Shadow!

$17.99

Hardcover

9781368075930 F 11/02/2021 Disney Lucasfilm Press

Ages 12-19

Spin Me Right Round Valdes, David

A sharp and funny YA novel that’s Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back to his parents’ era to save a closeted classmate’s life. But a conservative school in the ‘80s isn’t the safest place to be a gay kid.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781547607105 F 11/02/2021 Bloomsbury YA

Ages 12-19

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Namey, Laura Taylor

It’s the week of graduation, and Willa is left with only a memory box filled with symbols of the friendship she destroyed. As Willa revisits the moments when she and her friends leaned on each other, she can’t avoid the moments they leaned so hard their friendship began to crack.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781534471276 F 11/02/2021 Atheneum Books for Young Readers

TWEEN & TEEN

When We Were Them

Ages 12-19

The Words in My Hands Asphyxia

Deaf since the age of three, Piper has always been told that she needs to compensate in a world that puts those who can hear above everyone else. But when she meets Marley, a whole new world opens up—one where Deafness is something to celebrate rather than hide.

$19.95

Hardcover

9781773215280 F 11/02/2021 Annick Press Ltd

Ages 12-19

You’ve Reached Sam Thao, Dustin

How do you move forward when everything you love is on the line? Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out. Then Sam dies. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sam’s cellphone just to listen to his voicemail. And Sam picks up the phone.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781250762030 F 11/02/2021 Wednesday Books

Ages 12-19

All of Us Villains Foody, Amanda

Every generation, at the coming of the Blood Moon, seven families in the remote city of Ilvernath each name a champion to compete in a tournament to the death.

The prize? Exclusive control over a secret wellspring of high magick, the most powerful resource in the world— one thought long depleted.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781250789259 F 11/09/2021 Tor Teen

Ages 12-19

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The Diamond Keeper Mobley, Jeannie

A thrilling tale of the elusive Hope Diamond’s journey across Europe during the French Revolution, with gorgeous, absorbing writing. Eighteen-year-old Claudie Durand plans to one day take over the family inn and live out her days alone. But outside their small village in Brittany, a revolution is brewing.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781984837448 F 11/16/2021 Viking Books for Young Readers

Ages 12-19

Heart of the Impaler Delacroix, Alexander

Vlad Dracula can only rely on his cousin and closest friend, Andrei Musat. When Vlad and Andrei meet Ilona Csáki, the daughter of an influential boyar, they each find themselves inextricably drawn to her. Then Ilona is betrothed to Vlad’s older brother—and Vlad’s resentfulness turns into something far darker.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781250756169 F 12/07/2021 Swoon Reads

Ages 12-19

Skin of the Sea Bowen, Natasha

An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves. But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkable she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.

$18.99

Hardcover

9780593120941 F 11/02/2021 Random House Books for Young Readers

Ages 14-19

Crossbones Vale, Kimberly

When the pirate king dies without an heir, captains compete for the island throne in a deadly treasure hunt. Csilla. Kane. Lorelei. Each on a mission. The sea, however, has other plans. Dark tides are rising, and if they aren’t careful, they’ll surely drown.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781989365793 F 10/05/2021 Wattpad Books

Ages 14-19

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Krischer, Hayley

Shade and Jadis are everything to each other. So when Shade unexpectedly joins the cheerleading team, Jadis can hardly recognize who her best friend is becoming. In this exploration of the layered, intoxicating relationships between teen girls, Krischer weaves a story of loss, betrayal, and the deep reverberations that follow.

$18.99

TWEEN & TEEN

The Falling Girls

Hardcover

9780593114148 F 10/05/2021 Razorbill

Ages 14-19

Vespertine

Rogerson, Margaret Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia awakens an ancient spirit bound to a saint’s relic. Let the battle begin.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781534477117 F 10/05/2021 Margaret K. McElderry Books

Ages 14-19

Best of the Stacks Vial of Tears Bishara, Cristin

Two sisters become trapped in the ghoul-filled underworld in this lush and dangerous Phoenician mythology-inspired fantasy. To get home and keep her sister safe, Sam will have to outwit beautiful shapeshifters, pose as a royal bride, sail the darkest sea... and maybe kill the god of death himself.

$18.99

Hardcover

9780823446414 F 10/05/2021 Holiday House

Ages 14-19

Why We Fly

Jones, Kimberly Discover a story about friendship, privilege, sports, and protest. With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders and lifelong best friends Eleanor and Chanel have a lot on their minds. Then, the cheer squad decides to take a knee at the season’s first football game.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781492678922 F 10/05/2021 Sourcebooks Fire

Ages 14-19

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Dragonblood Ring Ortiz, Amparo

In this action-packed sequel, illegal fight rings take center stage—it’s Fight Club with dragons! When reports of burning towns and kidnapped dragons dominate the news, Director Sandhar refuses to answer the girls’ questions. So they follow him into a French theme park where dragons are forced to fight.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781645673163 F 10/12/2021 Page Street Kids

Ages 14-19

Our Way Back to Always Moreno, Nina

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. When Lou finds a bucket list she and Sam wrote as kids, Lou sets out to finish the list.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780759557475 F 10/12/2021 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Ages 14-19

Tahira in Bloom Heron, Farah

Life is full of surprises in a novel about dreaming big during one unexpected small-town summer. When 17-year-old aspiring designer Tahira Janmohammad’s fashion internship falls through, her parents have a Plan B. Tahira will work in her aunt’s boutique in the small town of Bakewell, the flower capital of Ontario.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781542030373 F 11/01/2021 Skyscape

Ages 14-19

Briar Girls

Wells, Rebecca Kim The Cruel Prince meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this epic reimagining of “The Sleeping Beauty” that follows a teen girl on a quest to wake a sleeping princess in an enchanted forest, while searching for the truth behind her own deadly curse.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781534488427 F 11/02/2021 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages 14-19

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Ross, Rebecca

From Rebecca Ross, acclaimed author of The Queen’s Rising duology, comes a story about magic, vengeance, and the captivating power of dreams. To fight the realm’s curse, which seems to be haunting her every turn, Clementine must unite with her rival while battling the nightmares that lurk around every corner.

$17.99

TWEEN & TEEN

Dreams Lie Beneath

Hardcover

9780063015920 F 11/02/2021 Quill Tree Books

Ages 14-19

The Reckless Kind Heath, Carly

This queer historical novel features a wild and reckless trio who fly in the face of small-town tradition, fiercely determined to live the lives of their choosing. It’s 1904 on an island just west of Norway, and Asta Hedstrom doesn’t want to marry her odious betrothed, Nils.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781641292818 F 11/02/2021 Soho Teen

Ages 14-19

The Nightland Express Lee, J. M.

In antebellum America, two teens bury their secrets and join the historic Pony Express, only to discover the mortal world is not the only one on the brink of war.

Young, poor, and orphaned in rural Missouri, Jessamine frets over her very sister as Jessamine struggles to feed their family.

$18.95

Hardcover

9781645660033 F 11/16/2021 Erewhon

Ages 14-19

You’ll Be the Death of Me McManus, Karen M.

From the author of One of Us Is Lying. It’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with murder when three old friends relive an epic ditch day, and it goes fatally wrong. Turns out Ivy, Mateo, and Cal all have a connection to the dead kid. And they’re all hiding something.

$19.99

Hardcover

9780593175866 F 11/30/2021 Delacorte Press

Ages 14-19

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AUTHOR Q & A

Tell Me

More An interview with Laurenne Sala Author of Mi Casa Is My Home

Q. When did you know you wanted to write a book?

A. I have been writing books since 4th grade! My first book back then was about what the world would be like in 2010. I guessed flying cars.

After writing a memoir at 28 before I had a good ending and a novel about online dating, I finally found picture books and realized that kids make the best audience.

Q. What is the inspiration for this story?

A. When my mom put my childhood home on the market, I went through a surprising amount of grief! I realized I was saying goodbye to a really old friend who knew me so well and watched me grow up. I began to think of houses as truly special places.

“This book is a love letter to my home and family.”

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share?

A. This book is a love letter to my home and family. And it’s written in Spanglish, my imperfect blend of two languages. I want to share the love and appreciation for mundane things as a way to always feel gratitude in your heart. Just like in the book, you can always look around and find something you love, even if you’re somewhere you hate. And focusing on those things make life so much better.

I also want to share that it’s ok to speak any language even if it doesn’t come out perfectly. I spent years being embarrassed of my imperfect Spanish until finally I realized I was cutting out a whole population I could potentially speak to. Once I got over my intimidation, life got so much brighter.

coziest part of her home is her family.

Family you can take anywhere, so in the end... the sweet feeling of home can be wherever you are.

Q. How do you select the names of your characters?

A. Most of my characters are named after someone I know and love as a way to say hi or honor them as long as the book is in print.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. The most difficult part of any writing for me is continuing on after I get stuck. It’s so much easier to say, “This isn’t working. Just forget it.” But books don’t get made that way.

Q. Have you always wanted to be a writer?

A. Yes! My mom was such a good storyteller, so I grew up loving stories.

And after that first book in 4th grade, I knew writing was my calling. I’ve been writing for my whole life... from commercials to billboards to essays to now Mi Casa Is My Home, my fourth published picture book.

Q. What is your favorite part of this book?

A. My favorite part of Mi Casa Is My Home is the very last page when (spoiler alert!) Lucía realizes that the

Laurenne Sala is a children’s books author, storyteller, and poet. Her picture books include You Made Me a Mother, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, and You Made Me a Dad, illustrated by Mike Malbrough. Laurenne Sala lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS Middle Reader

Professor Wooford McPaw’s History of Cars Kruszynski, Elliot

The first in a series by Elliot Kruszynski, exploring the histories of modern technologies, introduced and explained by a helpful (if somewhat arrogant) dog called Professor Wooford McPaw. In this title, Professor McPaw explores the history of the car, the advent of the combustion engine in 1872, and more.

Jailbreak at Alcatraz Sullivan, Tom

A corrections officer at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary tries to awaken inmate AZ-1441. But when he shakes the unresponsive man, his head rolls off the pillow and crashes to the floor! This is the incredible true story of the daring and inventive escape and a decades-long manhunt in a still-unsolved case.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781908714954 629.222 09/07/2021 Cicada Books

Ages 5-8

$21.99

Hardcover

9780062991553 365.641 09/07/2021 Balzer + Bray

Ages 8-12

Pests and Pets Warner, Andy

The bestselling author of Brief History of Everyday Objects explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of, and the ones that make use of us in this hilarious, informative mix of storytelling and factbook.

Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valor?

$24.99

Hardcover

9780316498234 590 09/07/2021 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Ages 8-12

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Shulman, Mark Mahatma Gandhi inspired a nation and generations of social reformers with his emphasis on kindness and nonviolence. Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! recounts this humble leader’s story, from his youth in western India through his years as a lawyer and political activist who practiced kindness and empathy toward everyone.

$12.99

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Gandhi

Hardcover

9781645174097 B 09/28/2021 Portable Press

Ages 8-12

Nikola Tesla Button Books

A graphic retelling of Nikola Tesla’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from alternating current to the power of the imagination. Did you know that Tesla was born during a lightning storm?

$14.99

Hardcover

9781787081130 B 10/05/2021 Button Books

Ages 8-12

Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Fitzpatrick, Insha

From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks’s powerful act earned her the title “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit.

$12.99

Hardcover

9780593224472 B 10/12/2021 Penguin Workshop

Ages 8-12

Yummy

Elliott, Victoria Grace Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.

Discover the delicious history of sweets as you travel around the world!

$19.99

Hardcover

9780593124376 641.86 10/19/2021 Random House Graphic

Ages 8-12

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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. Cold War Correspondent Hale, Nathan

Discover the Korean War through the eyes of the journalist who covered it. In 1950, Marguerite Higgins (1920-1966) was made bureau chief of the Far East Asia desk for the New York Herald Tribune. Tensions were high on the Korean peninsula.

$14.99

Hardcover

9781419749513 951.9042 10/26/2021 Amulet Books

Ages 8-12

Living With Viola Fung, Rosena

Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents. Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school.

$22.95

Hardcover

9781773215488 741.5971 10/26/2021 Annick Press Ltd

Ages 8-12

Young Adult

Mosquitoes SUCK!

Richardson Bruna, Katherine Using an engaging science comic format, Mosquitoes SUCK! conveys essential information about mosquito biology, ecology, and disease transmission needed for community-based control efforts. Starting with a story of a dystopian mosquito-less future, Mosquitoes SUCK! travels back in time to depict the present-day work of a scientist in her lab.

Whales

Zakroff, Casey Dive deep! Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast! He will travel across the global ocean interviewing a diverse assortment of whales and dolphins about their amazing behaviors and habitats.

$14.95

Trade Paper

9781496224347 595.772 10/26/2021 University of Nebraska Press

Ages 10-14

$19.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781250228390 599.5 09/07/2021 First Second

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Osterfelt, Frances Andreasen Marie Curie’s exceptional life and groundbreaking research changed the world, expanding scientific understanding, and creating new opportunities for women, as explored in this lavishly illustrated graphic biography endorsed by the Curie Estate. Curie’s unique drive—against all odds—to understand Nature’s ways and laws led to ground-breaking discoveries.

$17.99

Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid bullies: stop talking. But Damian’s vow of silence doesn’t work. And he does things that boys aren’t supposed do. So if boys can be so cruel, why does Damian have a crush on one?

Trade Paper

9781684058372 B 09/07/2021 IDW Publishing

Ages 10-14

Other Boys

Alexander, Damian

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Marie Curie

$21.99

Hardcover

9781250222824 B 09/07/2021 First Second

Ages 10-14

Those Who Helped Us Mochizuki, Ken

Basketball-loving Sumiko Tanaka narrates this graphic novel about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. Through her 11-year-old eyes, we watch as her family is forced from their home and subjected to indiscriminate racism as they are shipped off to the concentration camp called Minidoka in Idaho.

$19.95

Trade Paper

9781634050210 940.5317 09/14/2021 Chin Music Press

Ages 10-14

The History of Western Art in Comics, Part Two. Augustin, Marion

Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something entirely new. This book winds its way through the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, and more.

$22.99

Hardcover

9780823446476 709.04 11/30/2021 Holiday House

Ages 10-14

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Wonderful Women of the World Anderson, Laurie Halse

Discover fascinating tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana’s mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more!

Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of authors and illustrators in this anthology of contemporary Wonder Women—and how they’ve changed our world.

$16.99 9781779503787 920 09/28/2021 DC Comics

Ages 12-19

Why Is Everybody Yelling?

Russo, Marisabina

This graphic-novel debut is a powerfully moving memoir of the author’s experiences with family, religion, and coming of age in the aftermath of World War II. Witness how childhood struggles and family secrets shaped Marisabana’s life. Everything changes when she learns she’s Jewish by blood.

Trade Paper

$19.99

Hardcover

9780374303839 305.8924 10/12/2021 Farrar Straus & Giroux

Ages 12-19

The Most Important Comic Book on Earth DK

global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world.

Featuring inspirational tales from Cara Delevingne and Andy Serkis and more.

$30.00 9780744042825 363.7387 11/02/2021 DK Publishing

Ages 14-19

Tiny Dancer

Siegel, Siena Cherson A teenage ballet dancer struggles to find her next step, and her place in the world, in this exquisite graphic memoir. All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina, but injury and doubt are starting to take their toll.

Trade Paper

$19.99

Hardcover

9781481486668 B 10/05/2021 Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Ages 12-19

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Tell Me

More An interview with Amal Author and illustrator of My Key

Q. What is the inspiration for this story?

A. Baltimore libraries. I think there are about twenty in the area which means you’re never far from one.

But one summer I wasn’t anywhere close to Baltimore. Keep in mind, I was no bookworm, just liked wandering around the buildings themselves and finding pictures in various books. That summer, multiple days of boredom set in hard and the word maybe translated into a sound that made me wince.

One afternoon a neighbor moved out of the building and piled picture books, hardbacks, paperbacks, magazines, you name it, in the mass outside her door. I assumed this meant she didn’t want them, so I collected the lot, created my own library, and started comparing book

covers—because covers count.

Instantly, the world turned into a more interesting place. Instantly, with my whole heart, I fell in love my local home libraries.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. Finding models (and praying they don’t have a growth spurt before we finish). Once the text is near completion I begin to storyboard and work out thumbnails, but I often work from models and the searching for one and getting things coordinated part gets pretty tricky. I’m extremely fortunate to have met the little girl who acted the role of the character in My Key. She had her own ideas about how this kid went about using found objects to build herself a key!

Q. What is the most satisfying part of your artistic process?

A. When I’ve found the model! Not kidding. By that point the storyboard is complete, so are the thumbnail sketches, and often I’ve already decided which to use. BUT I won’t go beyond this point because magic can happen when someone other than the creator interprets a story.

I can easily rebuild my initial sketch for any new interpretation then return to the drawing part, which happens to be on total par with my above favorite part, because I love the feel and look of pencil on canvas before getting into any painting.

Q. When did you start writing/ illustrating?

A. In elementary school I think we were taken twice a week or so to the school library where Mrs. Hopkins became narrator to whatever books we put in her lap. She’d read until she couldn’t read anymore. But we weren’t allowed to leave her library until our teacher returned, so she let us loose.

I was attracted to nicely bound books, my favorite was the Encyclopedia Britannica, but I hadn’t a clue what was on the pages other than a lot of words that seemed to be screaming out for pictures...

Q. What is your favorite part of this book?

A. When the main character goes about building herself a key out of the stuff she’s found. It’s something we used to do all the time and could pick our way into almost any locked door.

Amal is the 2020 Winner of Clavis Publishing's Key Colors Competition with My Key. A graduate of the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, she currently resides in Port Jefferson, NY.

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SCIENCE Early Reader

I Want an Apple Harrison, David L.

Your body is busy, busy, busy! Learn how it works in this funny-but-informative book. I want an apple.

Legs, feet, arms, teeth, tongue, tummy... and long intestine too... all snap into action when a child decides she wants an apple.

$18.99

Hardcover

9780823441044 613 10/12/2021 Holiday House

Ages 3-6

Building a Home Faber, Polly

This beautifully illustrated picture book shows how an old factory can become a brand-new apartment, step-by-step. Find out all about the people, machines, processes, and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. With builders, cranes, diggers, cement mixers, and a host of other machinery.

$17.99

Hardcover

9781536220087 720 10/26/2021 Nosy Crow

Ages 3-6

Animal Architects Cherrix, Amy E.

Did you know the natural world is a construction zone? All over Earth, on land and at sea, animals are building the most amazing things. From tricky trapdoors to undersea cities to palaces of pebbles and more, come see the incredible creations of animal architects.

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534456259 591.564 09/07/2021 Beach Lane Books

Ages 3-8

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Thayer, Robert Scott

Kobee Manatee and his seafaring pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab, are swimming from the Cayman Islands to Belize to help his cousin Quinn clean up plastic litter at her new, all-veggie underwater bistro called Quinn’s Seagrass Café.

$17.99

Hardcover

SCIENCE

Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard

9780997123999 E 09/28/2021 Thompson Mill Press

Ages 3-8

Sea Lions in the Parking Lot Todaro, Lenora

What would happen if people all around the world stayed inside, away from animals’ habitats? Twelve fascinating real-life stories of creatures around the globe who reclaimed their habitat during the COVID-19 quarantine show animal lovers and aspiring citizen scientists how to help wildlife by fighting habitat loss.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781662650499 577 10/05/2021 MineditionUS

Ages 3-8

Trees

Johnston, Tony Part poetry, part celebration of nature, each page of this stunning book brings readers deeper into the majestic world of trees. Old trees. Trees with shiny leaves shimmering after rain. And at night, trees holding out their limbs for the stars.

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534475175 582.16 10/19/2021 Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Ages 3-8

Middle Reader

Atom

Miles, David Meet the atom: the building block of the universe! In this boldly illustrated book for beginners, kids will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how everything fits together to build the world they love. Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much more!

$16.99

Hardcover

9781638191001 539.7 09/07/2021 Bushel & Peck Books

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Is There Life on Your Nose?

Borstlap, Christian

From cheese to poo, recycling to evolution, this playful, informative picture book helps kids get acquainted with the microbes that make up every part of our daily life.

Germs, microbes, bacteria. These days, those words are fraught with fear and uncertainty. But they’re not all bad.

$17.95

Hardcover

9783791374970 576 09/07/2021 Prestel Junior

Ages 5-8

Rainforests Silen, Andrea

Rainforests have more unique plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth. Packed with captivating photos, this Level 2 reader reveals the layers of rainforests, the difference between temperate and tropical rainforests, and some of the amazing animals that live in these important ecosystems.

$14.90

Library Reinforced

9781426338397 577.34 10/05/2021 National Geographic Children’s Books

Ages 5-8

The Message

Emberley, Michael Ever wonder how your text message gets from your phone to your friend’s phone? Follow as a text message travels at near light speed around the world. In this illuminating picture book, learn how our messages get from one phone to another, and discover the connections they create between people.

$17.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534452909 004.692 10/12/2021 Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

Ages 5-8

Space and Sky

Convert, Helene ; Turdera, Cristian Questions abound about the sky and the cosmos.

Why is the sky blue? How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? This book features answers to many popular questions, hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations, an index to key terms, and more.

$16.99

Hardcover

9782408029166 520.22 10/12/2021 Twirl

Ages 5-8

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Peot, Margaret What animals forage by night and sleep by day?

This children’s picture book describes the nocturnal lives of nine common animals: foxes, porcupines, racoons, skunks, opossums, bobcats, owls, mouse, and rabbits. Join the adult animals guiding their children through the forest during the dark of night.

$16.95

SCIENCE

At Night

Hardcover

9781493061846 590 11/01/2021 Muddy Boots

Ages 5-8

Everything Awesome About Space and Other Galactic Facts!

Lowery, Mike

Blast off into outer space with this ultimate, 128-page book about everything you ever wanted to know about the universe, jam-packed with fun facts, jokes, comics, and more! Did you know that the surface of the sun is hot enough to make diamonds boil?

$16.99

Hardcover

9781338359749 520.02 09/07/2021 Orchard Books

Ages 7-10

Ducks Overboard!

Motum, Markus

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If 28,000 plastic ducks were spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go?

$17.99

Hardcover

9781536217728 363.738 09/28/2021 Candlewick Press

Ages 7-10

The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now Hopkinson, Deborah

In this fast-paced, wide-ranging story filled with facts, pictures, and diagrams about diseases—from plague to smallpox to polio to flu—critically acclaimed Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings voices from the past to life in this exploration of the deadliest diseases of then and now.

$25.99

Library Reinforced

9781338360202 614.518 10/05/2021 Scholastic Focus

Ages 7-10

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Atlas of Amazing Architecture Allen, Peter

This atlas of architectural wonders eschews the classic children’s book fare, and instead takes a broader view of what constitutes amazing architecture. Over 50 buildings span all the continents equally throughout history. Each wonder introduces new engineering technologies or captures the essence of a moment in human history.

As Large As Life Marx, Jonny

With 26 habitats to explore and more than 250 animals, this beautifully illustrated book puts into context the size of all creatures. From the tiny amoeba to the mighty blue whale, readers will marvel at the sheer size of some of the world’s most fascinating creatures.

$22.99

Hardcover

9781908714879 720.9 10/12/2021 Cicada Books

Ages 7-10

$24.99

Hardcover

9781944530341 591.41 10/19/2021 360 Degrees

Ages 7-10

Meet the Minibeasts Ridley, Sarah

Become a minibeast expert with this easy-to-understand guide to the wonderful and important creatures that live beside us. For example, have you ever wondered how bees live together? Full of interesting facts and brilliant photographs, this book also features guides to spotting your favorite minibeast in their natural habitats.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781526307392 595.7 10/19/2021 Wayland

Ages 7-10

Night Creatures Hirsch, Rebecca E.

As the sun sets, night creatures awaken. In their rural backyard, a parent and child camp out, watching as fireflies flicker, bats flap, and rabbits race.

Atmospheric illustrations bring the nocturnal world to life in this lyrical and informative picture book.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781541581296 591.518 09/07/2021 Millbrook Press Inc

Ages 7-10

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Huggins-Cooper, Lynn

This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of chemistry and its scientific principles. An ideal supplement to school education that covers many core topics in an entertaining and easyto-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text.

A Black Hole is Not a Hole DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami

What are black holes, what causes them, and how the heck did scientists discover them? A black hole isn’t really a hole… is it? Get ready to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your mind with this beloved and best-selling science book.

Updated with an all-new chapter about the first blackhole image ever!

$14.99

SCIENCE

Chemistry for Curious Kids

Hardcover

9781398802674 540 09/01/2021 Sirius

Ages 8-12

$18.99

Hardcover

9781623543082 523.8875 09/07/2021 Charlesbridge Publishing

Ages 8-12

Fairy Tale Science Albee, Sarah

Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist. From Snow White to Chicken Little to Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves—read each story like a scientist!

$18.99

Hardcover

9781250257611 507.8 09/07/2021 Odd Dot

Ages 8-12

The Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists Various

America’s Test Kitchen Kids brings delicious science to your kitchen! Over 75 kid-tested, kid-approved recipes and experiments teach young chefs about the fun and fascinating science of food. Why do some cheeses melt better than others? Why does popcorn “pop”? How does gelatin work?

$19.99

Hardcover

9781948703666 641.5123 09/14/2021 America’s Test Kitchen Kids

Ages 8-12

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Upstream, Downstream Rae, Rowena

A watershed is an area of land that channels rain and snowmelt into streams, rivers, and oceans.

Our lives are deeply intertwined with land and water and all the connections between them. Upstream, Downstream explores the consequences of the pressures people place on watersheds and highlights key difference-makers around world.

Earth’s Aquarium Kaufman, Alexander C.

Discover the wonder of 15 real-life aquatic habitats all around the world, from mysterious deepwater vents to majestic coral reefs, teeming with life. Award-winning environmental writer Alexander C. Kaufman takes us on a tour of rainforest waterways, oyster reefs, seagrass meadows, and more.

$19.95

Hardcover

9781459823921 551.4 09/14/2021 Orca Book Publishers

Ages 8-12

$24.99

Hardcover

9781419752896 577.6 09/28/2021 Magic Cat

Ages 8-12

Black Hole Chasers Redding, Anna Crowley

In Black Hole Chasers, award-winning investigative journalist Anna Crowley Redding presents the riveting true story of one of the most inspiring scientific breakthroughs of our lifetime—the Event Horizon Telescope team’s reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole. Based off extensive research and hours of interviews.

Orca Rescue!

Sandstrom, Donna In 2002, a young orca was spotted alone in Puget Sound near Seattle—lost, underweight and 300 miles away from her home waters in Canada. Donna Sandstrom, an orca enthusiast in Seattle, eagerly joined the volunteer effort to help. Here she tells the riveting story.

$21.99

Hardcover

9781250622327 523.8875 10/05/2021 Feiwel and Friends

Ages 8-12

$17.99

Hardcover

9781525301179 599.5 10/05/2021 Kids Can Press

Ages 8-12

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Rothery, Ben

Introducing the first Rothery book to explore ocean life. The Pacific walrus, king penguin, narwhal, great white shark, squid, seahorse, moray eel, humpback whale, manta ray, orca, and many more are rendered in exquisite, dramatic detail.

$29.95

SCIENCE

Ocean Planet

Hardcover

9780884489160 591.7699 10/05/2021 Tilbury House Publishers

Ages 8-12

The Book of Discoveries Cooke, Tim

Featuring over 40 discoveries, from gravity to the circulation of the blood, the Big Bang to the movement of subatomic particles, this STEM-themed read will get kids interested in the fundamental ideas and laws that make the world go round.

$24.95

Hardcover

9781783127160 509 10/05/2021 Welbeck Children’s Books

Ages 8-12

How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built Henkova Ludmila

How was it even possible to build such wonders as pyramids and temples in ancient times? Come with us as we go back in time and learn the secrets of how these wondrous marvels were created. The building of each architectural masterpiece comprised so many details and small jobs.

Dinosaur and Other Prehistoric Creatures Atlas Smithsonian

Stare down a T-Rex in North America. Trek across the Siberian tundra and discover a woolly mammoth.

This stunning book uses breathtaking computergenerated imagery to make every animal come to life.

$17.95

Hardcover

9788000061344 722 10/12/2021 Albatros Media

Ages 8-12

$21.99

Hardcover

9780744035476 560 10/12/2021 DK Publishing

Ages 8-12

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Inside In SCIENCE

Schutten, Jean Paul Using incredible X-ray techniques, Inside In displays creatures and their natural habitats in a never-beforeseen way. Kids will learn the awesome answers to questions like: What does a bee look like under its furry coat? How does a seahorse protect itself with armor and a skeleton?

$19.95

Hardcover

9781771646796 363.7 10/12/2021 Greystone Kids

Ages 8-12

Computer Graphics Wainewright, Max

Older children, with the help of a parent, will learn about 3D graphics, code an explosion, make a 3D model of the Solar System, and much more! Step-by-step activities teach you how to create your own on-screen versions with code, helping you become a coding whiz.

$14.99

Hardcover

9781438089386 001.64 10/26/2021 B.E.S. Publishing

Ages 8-12

5 Bears

Laidlaw, Rob Rob Laidlaw looks at two bears that have become famous: Winnie, the real bear that led to Winnie the Pooh, and Wojtek, the soldier bear who became a war hero. The book also covers lesser known bears.

These stories reveal the issues and challenges that these—and all bears—face.

$24.95

Hardcover

9781554554614 599.78 10/30/2021 Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Ages 8-12

Young Adult

Bones Unearthed!

Logan Hollihan, Kerrie

Discover all the creepy and true mysteries and facts, about skeletons. Combines history with science, to reveal the truth about famous bones by exploring forensic evidence, archaeology, anthropology, medicine, and folklore.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781419755354 930.1 09/21/2021 Abrams Books for Young Readers

Ages 10-14

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Newquist, H. P.

SCIENCE

Scene of the Crime

Hardcover

9780451476463

Discover the history of forensic science, how to collective and analyze evidence, and get one step closer to being a world-class, crime-solving detective! What is evidence and how do investigators gather it? How do you determine how long a body has been dead? Do fingerprints differ from person to person?

363.25 10/26/2021 Viking Books for Young Readers

Ages 10-14

Earth Will Survive Coppens, Katie

What is Earth’s history, including the history of life?

Where is Earth headed, and what can we do? A middle school science teacher addresses these questions with a friendly narrative voice and a focus both on how science is done and the diverse people who do it.

$18.95

Hardcover

9781943431731 550 09/01/2021 Tumblehome Inc

Ages 12-19

The Science of Fashion Danneberg, Julie

Find out the science behind your clothes in this fun, interactive book full of hands-on projects for middle schoolers! What kinds of sneakers are you wearing right now? What material is your shirt made out of? In The Science of Fashion, readers ages 12 to 15 learn how science and engineering makes the entire fashion industry possible.

The Call of Antarctica Henry, Leilani Raashida

The daughter of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first person of African descent to go to Antarctica, recounts her father’s expedition while educating readers on the geography, biodiversity, and history of Antarctica. Using diary entries from Gibbs’ expedition, this book takes readers on a journey to the rugged Antarctic landscape.

$17.95

Trade Paper

9781647410308 746.92 09/20/2021 Nomad Press

Ages 12-19

$37.32

Library Reinforced

9781541560956 919.89 10/05/2021 Twenty-First Century Books

Ages 12-19

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NONFICTION

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL Early Reader

What Happens When a Loved One Dies?

Roberts, Jillian

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice, allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring way.

$14.95

Trade Paper

9781459831858 306.9 03/15/2022 Orca Book Publishers

Ages 3-6

Where Do Babies Come From?

Roberts, Jillian

An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, ageappropriate and accessible. Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. This Q & A format, starts simply, becoming gradually more in-depth.

$14.95

Trade Paper

9781459831865 305.232 03/15/2022 Orca Book Publishers

Ages 3-6

Middle Reader

How Do You Feel?

George,Patrick

A colorful picture book to help children express their feelings. Here, 27 different emotions are illustrated and articulated via children, in silhouette, and a balloon. On each spread, the balloon conveys the emotion through its color, size, or shape and this is reflected in the silhouetted figures that accompany it.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781908473165 155.4124 09/01/2021 PatrickGeorge

Ages 5-8

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Sir Rhymesalot transports you to your warm, snuggly bed on a chilly, snoozy night. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the scrummy creamy milk that tasted so good going in— wants out. The worst thing is, by the time you get back to your cozy warm sheets, you’ll be wide awake.

$14.99

Hardcover

9781953652294 152.4 10/01/2021 Imagine & Wonder

Ages 5-8

Grit

Abramson, Sarah Grit. Sticktuitiveness. Perseverance. Diligence.

Whatever you call it, kids in today’s uncertain world need it more than ever to overcome the inevitable challenges that life will throw their way. This bold, inspiring collection of stories introduces kids to real people who faced real problems and who pushed their way through.

$15.99

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

I Lost My Tired

Hardcover

9781638191025 179.9 11/02/2021 Bushel & Peck Books

Ages 7-10

Best of the Stacks It Takes Guts

Dr. Jennifer Gardy, Belle Wuthrich Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right? But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic. An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.

$19.95

Hardcover

9781771645010 612.3 9/14/21 Greystone Kids

Ages 8-12

Young Adult

The Beautiful Struggle Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me, this father-son story explores how boys become men. Sharing details of the challenges of dealing with his tough-love father and his struggles at school and with girls.

$9.99

Trade Paper

9781984894052 B 01/11/2022 Ember

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PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT

Orca Book Publishers Founded in 1984, Orca Book Publishers is an independently owned Canadian children’s book publisher of award-winning, bestselling books in a number of genres. Orca strives to produce books that illuminate the experiences of people of all ethnicities. With 1,000 titles in print.

Kirstie Hudson — Nonfiction Editor at Orca Book Publishers

What kinds of nonfiction do you edit?

Right now, I'm acquiring titles for several middle-grade nonfiction series. Orca Footprints focuses on environmental and social justice topics such as overpopulation, deforestation, invasive species, and fair trade. Orca Wild is about profiling keystone species including orcas, sea otters, salmon, and beavers.

Orca Think is a new series that looks at issues making headlines around the world, with the goal of giving B R O D A R T L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

kids the tools to think critically about topics such as homelessness, animal welfare, and the right to a healthy environment.

What is the benefit of having these books in series?

Reviewers and librarians tell us that Orca is known for the quality of its nonfiction research and design, and we look for authors who are passionate experts on the topics they write about. That means when you see nonfiction under the Orca series name, you know the quality of the material is high. Having the books in a series also enables librarians to include them on their automatic release purchases.

What have you learned along the way?

I learn something new with every nonfiction title I edit––that's what makes this job so exciting. The longest beaver dam in the world is 2,790 feet (850 meters) long––about the length of 30 NBA basketball courts laid end to end! I also discovered that humans use the equivalent resources of 1.7 Earths every year. There are connections to be made between any topic and the state of our world today––anything from climate change to activism to biodiversity to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ rights.

Favorite moment?

There are so many! I have a lot of conversations that start with “we should do a book for kids on…” food waste, activists, light pollution, voting, invasive species, or why humans have fun. It's exciting when a kernel of an idea turns into a fully realized book.

And yes, all of

those topics will be Orca books in the future! We also get to connect with people you might not expect. For an Orca Wild book on sea otters, the author reached out to the actress Dame Judi Dench for the foreword and she said yes. It turns out she's a passionate advocate for the animals.

What attracted you to editing nonfiction specifically?

I had an almost twenty-year career in journalism before coming to Orca.

I've always loved uncovering a great story, so editing nonfiction feels like a natural fit for me. Only now I'm able to find those stories and think about how different topics can engage young readers to be active and compassionate citizens in their communities. What a privilege!

Kirstie Hudson is an editor and writer in Victoria, British Columbia. An award-winning reporter and producer with the CBC in Toronto, Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Victoria.

She co-authored Picking Up the Pieces. A 2020 finalist for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Nonfiction.

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TWEEN & TEEN Young Adult

Fallout

Sheinkin, Steve As World War II comes to a close, the Cold War game grows more precarious as weapons are pointed towards each other, with fingers literally on the trigger.

The decades-long showdown culminates in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world’s close call with the third—and final—world war.

$19.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781250149015 972.9106 09/07/2021 Roaring Brook Press

Ages 10-14

Crazy Horse and Custer Nelson, S. D.

In this action-packed double biography, S. D. Nelson draws fascinating parallels between Crazy Horse and Custer, whose lives were intertwined. These warriors were alike in many ways, yet they often collided in deadly rivalry. Witness reports and reflections by their peers and enemies accompany side-by-side storytelling.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781419731938 920 10/05/2021 Abrams Books for Young Readers

Ages 10-14

The Genius Under the Table Yelchin, Eugene

With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia. Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream of becoming a national hero?

$16.99

Hardcover

9781536215526 B 10/05/2021 Candlewick Press

Ages 10-14

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Applesauce Press

The Young Influencer’s Handbook is the ultimate guide for aspiring social media influencers, written by an established social media influencer who is directly involved in the lifestyle. This book covers a wide range of topics, including perfecting content, digital marketing, caption writing, photo and video editing, and more.

$12.95

Hardcover Reinforced

9781646431656 658.872 10/12/2021 Applesauce Press

TWEEN & TEEN

The Young Influencer’s Handbook

Ages 10-14

Art of Protest Nichols, De

From Keith Haring to Extinction Rebellion, the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter, what does a revolution look like? Discover the power of words and images in this thought-provoking look at protest art by highly acclaimed artivist De Nichols.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781536223255 303.484 10/12/2021 Big Picture Press

Ages 10-14

Defiant

Hudson, Wade As the fight for equal rights continues, Defiant takes a critical look at the strides and struggles of the past in this revelatory and moving memoir about a young Black man growing up in the South during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement.

$17.99

Hardcover

9780593126356 B 10/12/2021 Crown Books for Young Readers

Ages 10-14

Black Ballerinas Copeland, Misty

This illustrated nonfiction collection celebrates dancers of color who have influenced American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland on and off the stage.

With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself.

$19.99

Hardcover Reinforced

9781534474246 920 11/02/2021 Aladdin

Ages 10-14

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Full Speed Ahead!

Borden, Louise

Discover the man behind everyone’s favorite call to action, “Full speed ahead!” in this inspiring and engaging biography about the first Admiral of the United States Navy, David Glasgow Farragut. At the age of nine, David Glasgow Farragut was appointed a midshipman in the U.S. Navy by President James Madison.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781684379057 B 11/02/2021 Calkins Creek Books

Ages 10-14

How a King Plays Boydell, Oliver

For fans of The Queen’s Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell.

This book features 64 of Boydell’s tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills. Whether you’re new to chess or a Grandmaster, there’s something here for everyone.

$9.99

Hardcover

9780593451267 794.12 11/09/2021 Random House Books for Young Readers

Ages 10-14

The Reason We Play Bona, Marc

An inspirational look at a diverse group of popular American sports figures and how they found success in sports and life. This book also inspires middle school and high school students through the athletes’ stories of their favorite books, what motivates them, and what obstacles they have overcome.

$28.00

Hardcover

9781538140932 920 11/10/2021 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Ages 10-14

Explanatorium of History DK

Discover the major turning points in history. This visual reference encyclopedia uses stunning photographs and supporting illustrations to trace the history of science from Ancient Greece, through the major contributions of the Islamic world, the Scientific Revolution, the Space Race, and on to modern technology.

$29.99

Hardcover

9780744039603 909 11/23/2021 DK Publishing

Ages 10-14

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Gigliotti, Jim

What are the stories behind the writers who give us goosebumps? Dark Hearts is a collection of fourteen short biographies of the world’s best-known horror writers, including Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, Neil Gaiman, R. L. Stine, Stephen King, and more.

$14.99

TWEEN & TEEN

Dark Hearts

Hardcover

9780593222782 920 12/28/2021 Penguin Workshop

Ages 10-14

The Planets Are Very, Very, Very Far Away Vago, Mike

The solar system unfolds before your eyes in this cheeky, myth-busting book (grounded in real math)!

Quick: Picture the solar system. Do you see nine planets on tidy rings around the Sun? Then you have been lied to! That familiar diagram is wrong about almost everything.

The Bible Promise Book for Teen Girls Barbour Books

Here, drawn from several popular translations of scripture, are nearly 1,000 promises of God especially relevant to your everyday life—and categorized into more than three dozen topics from Adversity through Zeal. Each topic includes a brief introductory comment to put the verses into a modern context.

$15.95

Hardcover

9781615197774 523.2 03/01/2022 Experiment

Ages 10-14

$14.99

Hardcover

9781636090092 248.4 10/01/2021 Barbour Books

Ages 12-19

Rise Up!

Fleming, Crystal Marie This urgent book explores the roots of racism and its legacy in modern day, all while empowering young people with actionable ways they can help foster a better world and become antiracists. Rise Up! breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today.

$19.99

Hardcover

9781250226389 305.8009 10/05/2021 Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Ages 12-19

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Punching Bag Ogle, Rex

Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive.

$17.95

Hardcover

9781324016236 362.29 10/05/2021 Norton Young Readers

Ages 12-19

Know Your Rights and Claim Them Jolie, Angelina

This book details the rights promised in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, providing a clear description of the types of child rights, the young activists from around the world who have fought to defend them, and how readers can stand up for their own rights.

$37.32

Library Reinforced

9781728449647 341.4857 10/05/2021 Zest Books

Ages 12-19

The Art of Overwatch Burns, Matt

Complete your collection and dig deeper into the evolution of Overwatch® with The Art of Overwatch Volume 2, your guide to the art, design, and creation of one of the most popular FPS games of all time! This gorgeous compendium showcases new content from summer 2017 onward.

$49.99

Hardcover

9781950366668 794.8 10/15/2021 Blizzard Entertainment

Ages 12-19

“” B R O D A R T L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

"What an astonishing thing a book is. It's a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you're inside the mind of another person..."— Carl Sagan

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Manta, Karina

An insightful memoir from figure skating champion Aly Raisman about her life as a bisexual professional athlete. Discover a story that details Aly’s struggle with body image in figure skating, panic attacks, first crushes, and growing up. With a Forward by Abby Wambach.

$18.99

TWEEN & TEEN

On Top of Glass

Hardcover

9780593308462 B 10/19/2021 Knopf Books for Young Readers

Ages 12-19

A Rebel in Auschwitz Fairweather, Jack

Drawn from exclusive access to previously hidden diaries, family and camp survivor accounts, and recently declassified files. Occupied Warsaw, Summer 1940: Witold Pilecki, a Polish underground operative, accepted a mission to uncover the fate of thousands interned at a new concentration camp.

$18.99

Hardcover

9781338686937 940.5318 10/19/2021 Scholastic Focus

Ages 12-19

Evelyn Hooker and the Fairy Project Pitman, Gayle E.

This evocative biography tells the story of Evelyn Hooker, the extraordinary woman behind the research, advocacy, and allyship that led to the removal of the “Homosexuality” diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Also includes a “Note to Readers,” a timeline, discussion questions, and more.

Disability Visibility Wong, Alice (Ed)

The 17 eye-opening essays in Disability Visibility, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life’s ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy. These diverse perspectives speak to past, present, and future generations.

$16.99

Hardcover

9781433830471 B 10/25/2021 Magination Press

Ages 12-19

$17.99

Hardcover

9780593381670 305.908 10/26/2021 Delacorte Press

Ages 12-19

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A Brave and Cunning Prince Horn, James

The extraordinary story of the Powhatan chief who waged a lifelong struggle to drive European settlers from his homeland. In the mid-sixteenth century, Spanish explorers in the Chesapeake Bay kidnapped an Indian child and took him back to Spain and subsequently to Mexico.

$30.00

Hardcover

9780465038909 B 11/02/2021 Basic Books

Ages 12-19

A Face for Picasso Henley, Ariel

At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. Ariel and her sister endured numerous appearance-altering procedures.

Ariel explores resilience, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to constantly put your life back together.

$18.99

Hardcover

9780374314071 920 11/02/2021 Farrar Straus & Giroux

Ages 12-19

Reconstruction

Cummings, Judy Dodge A deep dive into the period after the Civil War, when the country struggled to both heal and find a way forward. Along the way, readers will learn how to design models for combating similar twenty-first-century problems, using critical and creative thinking skills.

$22.95

Hardcover

9781619309739 973.8 11/15/2021 Nomad Press

Ages 12-19

Teen Pioneers Hubbard, Ben

A look at some amazing young people, from activists to entrepreneurs, whose lives and achievements have had a big impact on the world around them. Designed to inspire and empower today’s readers and show them that anyone, no matter how old, can make a big difference.

$20.99

Hardcover

9781445163680 920 11/16/2021 Franklin Watts Ltd

Ages 12-19

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Webster, Niki

Millions of young people want to be more plantbased ­— and this is the first ever young person’s guide to the whole vegan year. It’s filled with helpful advice and inspiration about how to cut down on (or cut out) meat and dairy, as well as the latest nutritional information.

$16.95

TWEEN & TEEN

My Vegan Year

Hardcover

9781783127375 641.5636 12/14/2021 Welbeck Children’s Books

Ages 12-19

Black Birds in the Sky Colbert, Brandy

The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in U.S. history. What happened?

How did it come to pass? A searing new work of nonfiction about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly, destructive acts of racial violence in American history.

$19.99

Hardcover

9780063056664 976.686 10/05/2021 Balzer + Bray

Ages 14-19

Still Stace

Chomiak, Stacey Is it possible to be gay and Christian? In this youngadult illustrated memoir, Stacey Chomiak tells the true story of her teenage and young-adult years: of heartbreak, family conflict, trying to become ex-gay, wrestling with her faith, and finding love.

$21.99

Hardcover

9781506469515 B 10/19/2021 Beaming Books

Ages 14-19

Best of the Stacks Call Us What We Carry Gorman, Amanda

A collection of poetry by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. Including “The Hill We Climb,” the stirring poem read at the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, this collection of the same name reveals an energizing and unforgettable new voice in America poetry.

$19.99

Hardcover

9780593465066 811.54 12/07/2021 Viking Books for Young Readers

Ages 14-19

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Wardrobe Embroidery Bolstad, Warunee TWEEN & TEEN

Get inspired to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and build a unique and upcycled wardrobe with one-ofa-kind garments! Warunee Bolstad of @plystreknitwear shows you how to easily breathe new life into your wardrobe by adding embroidery to clothes both old and new.

$24.99

Trade Paper

9781940552644 746.44 11/15/2021 Zakka Workshop

Ages 14-19

The Temporary European Hewitt, Cameron

Write guidebooks, make travel TV, lead bus tours?

Cameron Hewitt has been Rick Steves' right hand for more than 20 years, doing just that. While personal, the stories also tap into the universal joy of travel with as Cameron zips you into his backpack sharing engaging and inspiring experiences.

$18.99

Trade Paper

9781609522049 914.504 01/11/2022 Travelers' Tales

Ages 14-19

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AUTHOR Q & A

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An interview with Gail Jarrow Author of AMBUSHED!: The Assassination Plot Against President Garfield Q. What is the inspiration for this book?

A. My Medical Fiascoes series began with Blood and Germs about Civil War medicine. For the second book, I chose an important event that occurred sixteen years after the War. I decided on this subject when I read an article in an old American Heritage magazine. During the summer of 1881, after only four months as the country’s twentieth president, James Garfield was shot in the back. His subsequent ordeal was a medical fiasco, and it pushed American medicine from the Civil War era into the twentieth century. Garfield’s fate and its influence on our lives today is a forgotten story.

Q. What is your favorite part of this book?

A. The turning point of the book is the dramatic attack on Garfield in a Washington train station after he had been stalked by his assassin for

several weeks. To write the scene, I read eyewitness descriptions, newspaper reports, and more than two thousand pages of testimony from the attacker’s trial. My goal was to pull together the accounts and create a true picture of this significant historic event. Ambushed! is a thriller, and the shooting is not the end of the story.

Q. Can you explain your research methods?

A. As a first step, I read enough to get a broad view of my subject. I also start a running list of questions. These are points that I want to answer for myself, but they’re also questions that I think my audience will have. When I plunge into intense research, I read academic books and journal articles, following footnotes and bibliographies to crucial primary sources and experts. Among my other sources are newspapers and medical journals from the era I’m studying. Depending on the project, I travel to library archives and key locations in the story. As I work, I’m constantly teasing out information that’s accurate from what is not. I usually don’t begin writing until I’ve exhausted my sources and answered the questions on my list.

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share?

A. A theme of my books about the history of medicine and science is that even the most tragic situations lead to progress and knowledge. This hopeful message has become more

relevant as the world copes with a new disease—one that has profoundly affected the lives of young readers.

Q. Have you always wanted to be a writer?

A. I’ve been a writer since I was about seven and had the skills to put my thoughts on paper. From then on, I wrote all the time—not for teachers, but for myself. Although I edited and wrote for my school newspapers and literary magazines, I majored in zoology in college instead of English.

In fact, I never considered writing as a profession until I was nearly thirty.

But while teaching science to students of all ages, I learned more about the books that kids enjoy. I realized that writing was a way for me to reach a larger audience of children and teens.

At that point, I began submitting to publishers.

Gail Jarrow is an awardwinning author of nonfiction books and novels for readers ages 8-18. Awards include the Sibert Honor; the Orbis Pictus Honor a NSTA Best STEM book; the Jefferson Cup Award; the Eureka! Gold Award; as well as School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions.

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