Brodart Lite LittleOne Catalog: Diversity | Issue 01

Welcome to the new Lite LittleOne Catalog: Diversity.

Lite LittleOne highlights new fiction and nonfiction books from a broad range of topics. Enjoy reading special features from authentic new and familiar voices, like: Danbi’s Favorite Day by Anna Kim (the sequel to the Asian Pacific American Honor winner) and I’m an American by Darshana Khiani. The Secret Pocket, by Peggy Janicki, is the true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive.

These are just a hint of all the wonderful stories to discover through these pages. As you flip through, you will find titles that bring joy, enhance emotional and overall intelligence, inspire, and foster growth. We are proud to present these books that take readers into a fantastical new world.

For more new titles check out Publisher Select and Publisher Gallery.

Enjoy!

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AROUND THE WORLD

A Dupatta Is . . .

Abbas, Marzieh / Chouhan, Anu (Illustrator)

A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures. These beautiful shawls are fun, functional, and carry the sounds and smells of family and identity.

Real Princesses Change the World

Pearson, Carrie A. / Ho, Dung (Illustrator)

An inspirational picture book profiling 11 contemporary real-life princesses and three heir apparents from around the world. With stunning portraits, Real Princesses Change the World showcases princesses in an empowering, feminist light that is both accessible and engaging for young readers.

9781250820945

04/11/2023

Feiwel and Friends

The Wisdom of Solomon

Demi

Award-winning author Demi recounts the extraordinary life of King Solomon, from his meeting with the Queen of Sheba to the building of the great temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. An appendix features a selection of Solomon’s most famous wisdom sayings.

$18.99

3-8 920

9781250751430

04/11/2023

Roaring Brook Press

$18.95 Hardcover

3-8

9781957670003

06/01/2023

Wisdom Tales

221.9505

A World of Dancers

Clarke, Ginjer L.

Danbi’s Favorite Day

Kim, Anna

The sequel to the Asian Pacific American Honor winner. Thrilled to invite her friends to celebrate Children’s Day as she did in Korea, Danbi promises kites, tigers, and magic train rides. But when reality falls short of her grand plans, Danbi must get creative to save the day.

We Belong to the Drum

Lamouche, Sandra / Whitecalf, Azby (Illustrator)

A child at daycare—away from his family for the first time—finds belonging through the music of the powwow drum. The drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. We all belong to the earth, and we all belong to the drum.

B My Name Is Boy

Masi, Dawn

Boys from 26 different countries—Australia to Zimbabwe—are celebrated in this alphabetical tribute to global boyhood. Children will enjoy reading about each boy’s name, country, and favorite activity, while learning how we are all connected. A map at the end of the book shows readers all the countries represented.

9780593384022

04/25/2023

Explore the wide world of dancers and the history and cultures associated with each beautiful art form! Did you know that many Highland dances use swords to prove their strength? Or that bharatanatyam dancers perform with bells around their ankles and red dye on their hands and feet? $18.99

Penguin Young Readers

9780451478931

04/25/2023

Viking Books for Young Readers

$21.95

9781459834354

05/16/2023

Orca Book Publishers

$18.99

9780593487129

05/16/2023

Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Yenebi’s Drive to School

Santamaria, Sendy

Dreamers meets School’s First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one loving family’s morning drive to school. Debut author-illustrator Sendy Santamaria tells the story of one girl’s commute—a commute Sendy herself made growing up as an American citizen living in Mexico.

The Carpet

Azaad, Dezh / Cao, Nan (Illustrator)

The Carpet follows a day in the life of an Afghan refugee child, where every moment revolves around love, family, and the carpet that connects them to home. This moving story, inspired by the author’s life, celebrates what makes a home—no matter where you are.

A Garden in My Hands

Sriram, Meera / Prabhat, Sandhya (Illustrator)

This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions. There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories.

$17.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781797216294

06/27/2023

Chronicle Books

I’m an American

Khiani, Darshana / Freeman, Laura (Illustrator)

What does it mean to be American? A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of Americanness as they each share bits of their family history and how their past has shaped their own personal American experience.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781419763618

04/04/2023

Abrams Books for Young Readers

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780593427101

04/18/2023

Knopf Books for Young Readers

$19.99 Hardcover Reinforced

3-8 E

9780593464724

05/02/2023

Viking Books for Young Readers

The Cobra’s Song

Kelkar, Supriya

A magical middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore, following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn’t mind singing, but she knows she’ll never be as good as her mother, Aai, or grandmother, Aaji, famous classical singers from India.

GENERAL FICTION

Juneteenth

Garrett, Van G. / Adams, Reginald C. (Illustrator) / Adenugba, Samson Bimbo (Illustrator)

A lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday, Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas—the birthplace of Juneteenth—through the eyes of a child coming to understand their place in Black American history, in a story from three Texan creators.

When You Can Swim Wong, Jack

In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim?

$17.99 Hardcover Reinforced

8-12 F

9781665911887

05/16/2023

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780358574323

05/02/2023

Versify

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781338830965

05/02/2023

Orchard Books

Paula’s Patches

Aldeman, Gabriella / Arreola Mendoza, Rocío (Illustrator)

Oh, no! While at school, Paula’s pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. Problem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.

Aven Green Soccer Machine

Bowling, Dusti / Perry, Gina (Illustrator)

Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top secret moves! But when her friend Sujata joins the team, Aven has a hard time learning to help the new player shine. Will Aven learn to share the spotlight?

$18.99 Hardcover

5-8 E

9781631987335

07/11/2023

Free Spirit Publishing

Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess

Sheth, Kashmira / Kocsmiersky, Jenn (Illustrator)

When family visit from India, Nina Soni has the opportunity to be the perfect hostess—but her annoying cousin Montu and her own assumptions and intentions may complicate matters. Surely, Nina can manage to plan a lovely visit, with the help of the lists she makes in her journal.

In the Tunnel

Lee, Julie

Trapped in an enemy tunnel, a young refugee experiences the Korean War firsthand in this companion to the Freeman Award-winning novel Brother’s Keeper. Myung-gi’s parents have been carefully planning the family’s escape. But when his father is abducted by the secret police, all those plans fall apart.

$12.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9781454942238

04/04/2023

Union Square Kids

$15.99 Hardcover

7-10 F

9781682635018

04/11/2023

Peachtree

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780823450398

05/30/2023

Holiday House

Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms

Yoon, Jenna

Lia and Joon embark on a mission to protect important magical objects—and themselves—from a mysterious enemy. The evil nineheaded monster and King of Darkness, Jihaedaegukjeok, wants to destroy the three Heavenly Heirlooms that create fire and light to plunge the world into darkness and destroy humanity.

$17.99

9781534487963

05/30/2023

Aladdin

Once There Was

Monsef, Kiyash

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers.

$18.99

9781665928502

04/04/2023

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Opinions and Opossums

Braden, Ann

Agnes has been encouraged not to question authority by her mom—but that’s especially hard in religion class, where it bugs her that so much gets blamed on Eve and that God’s always pictured one way. Fortunately, Agnes’ anthropologist neighbor, Gracy, gets Agnes thinking after they rescue an opossum together.

Blood Debts

Benton-Walker, Terry J.

Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. On the anniversary of these brutal events, 16-year-old twin heirs Clement and Cristina Trudeau discover their mother isn’t sick—she’s cursed.

$17.99

10-14

9781984816092

05/02/2023

Nancy Paulsen Books

$18.99 Hardcover

12-19

9781250825926

04/04/2023

Tor Teen

BestoftheStacks

Promposal

Garrett, RaeChell

An overachiever must decide if risking her heart by working with her former crush turned enemy is worth the reward in this snappy romcom. When a promposal Autumn Reeves planned for a friend has half the senior class asking for her help, a brilliant business idea is born: Promposal Queen.

Harvest House

Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Smith revisits the world of Hearts Unbroken. Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. He’s excited to take part in the fun, spooky show—until he learns that an actor playing the vengeful spirit of an “Indian maiden” will headline.

When it All Syncs Up

Ameyaw, Maya

There’s no choreography to follow—for high school or for healing. A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship.

12-19

9780316371704

04/04/2023

Poppy

$19.99

12-19

9781536218602

04/11/2023

Candlewick Press

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781773217819

06/6/2023

Annick Press Ltd

“‘What day is it?’, asked Pooh. ‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘ My favorite day,’ said Pooh.”

– Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne “”

PUBLISHER

GENERAL NONFICTION

Walking Together

Marshall, Elder Dr. Albert / Zimanyi, Louise / Kewageshig, Emily (Illustrator)

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 305.897

BestoftheStacks

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk—or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi’kmaq language—as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.

A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds.

The Girl Who Heard the Music

Fogelson, Marni / Teave, Mahani / Miguéns, Marta Álvarez (Illustrator)

When one young woman recycled 24 tons of ocean trash to create the very first school of music on Easter Island, she proved that anyone can make a difference! Fans of Shark Lady will appreciate this incredible feminist story that empowers kids to use their passions to change the world.

9781773217765

05/02/2023

Annick Press Ltd

Amazing

Shibutani, Maia / Shibutani, Alex / Liu, Dante / Jaleel, Aaliya (Illustrator)

From Olympic medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world. Readers will learn about important figures who have shaped life-altering policy, made indelible marks on pop culture, and more.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9781728262314

04/04/2023

Sourcebooks Explore

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 920

9780593525432

04/18/2023

Viking Books for Young Readers

The Secret Pocket

Janicki,

Peggy / Victor, Carrielynn (Illustrator)

The true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive. Based on the author’s mother’s experience at residential school, The Secret Pocket is a story of survival and resilience in the face of genocide and cruelty.

Contenders

Sorell, Traci / Starr, Arigon (Illustrator)

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series, teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports.

—Germany Kent

The Forest Keeper

Singh,

Rina / Jain, Ishita (Illustrator)

As a boy, Indian Jadav Payeng began planting trees on a sandbank in the state of Assam. Nobody believed that he would succeed in doing so. But since 1979, a forest the size of Central Park has emerged, offering a home to countless animals and plants.

04/18/2023

“Live your life in such a way that you’ll be remembered for your kindness, compassion, fairness, character, benevolence, and a force for good who had much respect for life, in general.”

Kalpana Chawla

Mirchandani, Raakhee / Clinton, Chelsea/ Boiger, Alexandra (Illustrator) / Flint, Gillian (Illustrator)

Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the U.S., where she joined NASA and became the first Indian-born woman to go to space.

Selena Gomez

Edelman, Claudia Romo / Valenti, Karla Arenas / Beguez, Alexandra (Illustrator)

Meet Selena Gomez, once just a girl from Grand Prairie, Texas, who loved to perform for her family. An emblem for her generation, Selena shows that you can be exactly who you are and follow your passions wherever they may lead you.

Muzoon

Almellehan, Muzoon / Pearlman, Wendy

This is the inspiring true story of a Syrian refugee who grew into one of the world’s leading advocates for education. This eye-opening memoir tells the story of a young girl’s life in Syria, her family’s decision to leave their home, and the upheaval of life in a refugee camp.

$6.99 Trade Paper

7-10 B

9780593620649

05/02/2023

Philomel Books

From Here

Mufleh, Luma

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. Trapped in a conservative religious society, Luma spent her teenage years increasingly desperate to find a way out.

$17.99 Hardcover Reinforced

8-12 B

9781250828309

05/16/2023

Roaring Brook Press

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 B

9781984851987

05/23/2023

Knopf Books for Young Readers

$18.99 Hardcover

12-19 B

9780593354452

05/16/2023

Nancy Paulsen Books

F U L L B L O O M Ahead!

LGBT Q+

Together

Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica / Passchier, Anne (Illustrator) / Passchier, Andy (Illustrator)

This fourth book in the series begins the conversation on love with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Grandad’s Pride

Woodgate, Harry

After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad’s attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help “build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves.”

$15.99 Hardcover

2-5 E

9780593522882

04/25/2023

Rise x Penguin Workshop

Hope for Ryan White

Moreno, Dano / Abbo, Hannah (Illustrator)

Even after he was diagnosed with AIDS, Ryan White never lost hope. Ryan kicked off a heroic battle to educate the world. By sharing his story, he helped change the conversation and raise awareness of an epidemic that still affects us today.

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781499814613

04/25/2023

Little Bee Books

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9780807533543

04/01/2023

Albert Whitman & Company

You Need to Chill!

Dawson, Juno / Hughes, Laura (Illustrator)

A delightful, endearing debut picture book in which a sister answers everyone’s questions about where her brother Bill is. When Bill can’t be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?!

The Fairest in the Land

Newman, Lesléa / Heinsz, Joshua (Illustrator)

When it comes to playing dress-up, best friends Annabelle and Benjamin both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess. In this spirited and inclusive story about expressing our true selves with pride, two friends ultimately realize that they can both be their authentic selves.

Door by Door

Pincus, Meeg / Gimbel, Meredith McKean (Illustrator)

A nonfiction picture book about Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, who dreamed of making a difference as a kid and grew up to become the highest-ranking openly transgender political official in America.

The Wishing Flower

Irving, A. J. / Alizadeh, Kip (Illustrator)

At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along. Like Birdie, Sunny has a nature name. She also likes to read, and loves to rescue bugs. And when Sunny smiles at her, Birdie’s heart balloons like a parachute.

9781728275529

05/02/2023

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

$17.99 Hardcover

9781419757099

05/02/2023

Abrams Books for Young Readers

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 B

9780593484654

05/09/2023

Crown Books for Young Readers

$18.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780593430446

05/30/2023

Knopf Books for Young Readers

BestoftheStacks

Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs / Lee, June Jo / Wilson, Julie (Illustrator)

Meet the “fermentation revivalist. This hardcover/CD set folds timely themes folds timely themes of ecology, community-building, and resilience into a lively biography that closes with a hands-on recipe. Sandor believes that making fermented foods connects ALL of us on planet Earth—people, plants, and The Tiny Wild.

Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

Bury, Katryn

Drew returns to crack the case of a sneaky locker thief in this heartfelt sequel. Can Drew catch the thief red-handed while staying out of trouble? And what does it mean that while everyone is obsessing over the upcoming Wonderland dance, Drew would rather work on her latest crime board?

The Beautiful Something Else

Van Otterloo, Ash

The story of a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. It’s exhausting trying to be the perfect daughter. When Mom’s attempts to cope spiral out of control, Sparrow is sent to live with Aunt Mags. There, Shadow nudges Sparrow to try all the scary, exciting things Mom has always forbidden.

$31.95 Hardcover/CD Set

7-10 B

9781430145141

03/01/2023

Live Oak Media

Matteo

Leali, Michael

A queer, magical, uplifting contemporary middle grade reimagining of Pinocchio. When it’s finally his turn to join the Blue Whales, the baseball team his dad once played for, 11-year-old Matteo is sure it’s his chance to grow into a son his father can be proud of.

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780358701521

04/18/2023

Clarion Books

$17.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781338843224

05/16/2023

Scholastic Press

$19.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780063119918

05/23/2023

HarperCollins

Skating on Mars

Huntoon, Caroline

One True Wish

Kate, Lauren

Phoebe is a wish-granting fairy who doesn’t believe in children. Birdie, Gem, and Van are sixth graders who don’t believe in fairies. But deep down, each of them has a wish. When Phoebe crash-lands in the woods, the kids must race to restore the fairy’s powers and get her home.

9781250851871

05/30/2023

A heartwarming middle grade debut about a young figure skater discovering who they are on and off the ice. As if seventh grade isn’t hard enough, Mars is also grappling with the recent death of their father and a realization they never got to share with him: they’re nonbinary. $17.99

Feiwel and Friends

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Art © 2023

INCLUSIVE BOOKS THAT CHAMPION REPRESEN TATI ON

Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia

Jenny Liao; illustrated by Dream Chen

HC: 9780593425428

A Garden in My Hands

Meera Sriram; illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

HC: 9780593427101

The Green Piano

Roberta Flack with Tonya Bolden; illustrated by Hayden Goodman

HC: 9780593479872

Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar

Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

HC: 9780593571064

Eb & Flow Kelly J. Baptist

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Not an Easy Win

Chrystal D. Giles

HC: 9780593175217

A Mighty Long Way

Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page

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Muzoon

Muzoon Almellehan with Wendy Pearlman

HC: 9781984851987

The Black Queen

Jumata Emill

HC: 9780593568545

Chaos Theory Nic Stone

HC: 9780593307700

Friday I’m in Love

Camryn Garrett

HC: 9780593435106

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

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HC: 9780593563373

Lucha of the Night Forest

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HC: 9780593378366

Spice Road

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HC: 9780593126967

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RELATIONSHIPS

The Care and Keeping of Grandmas

Mook-Sang, Jennifer / Kang, Yong Ling (Illustrator)

When Grandma moves in, a precocious child shares her tips for making her feel at home in this funny picture book. As Grandma goes about her days, her well-meaning granddaughter sees her caring for her plants, and makes sure that Grandma is getting the proper care, too.

We’ll Make Things Better Together

Gundersheimer, Ben (G, Mister) / Phumiruk, Dow (Illustrator)

Working together can make everything we do—like playing music, gardening, and helping our neighbors—a whole lot more fun. Young readers will be inspired by this cheerful story that shows how we can all make a positive impact on the world, starting in our own homes and communities.

$17.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9780735271340

04/04/2023

Tundra Books

My House, My Family

Flinchbaugh, C. Hope / Aylesworth, Laurel (Illustrator)

BestoftheStacks

No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My Family introduces their own family situation—from adoptive and foster parents to single parents, from urban apartments to rural farms, from one-child families to large ones.

$18.99 Hardcover Reinforced 3-6 E

9780593110195

05/09/2023

Nancy Paulsen Books

$16.99 Hardcover 3-6 E

9781641709934

08/01/2023

Familius

Summer Is for Cousins

LaRocca, Rajani / Alwar, Abhi (Illustrator)

Ravi can’t wait to spend summer vacation at the lake house with his family—especially his cousins! Dhruv’s much taller and his voice is deeper. Ravi’s worried that Dhruv won’t be interested in spending time with him. This picture book celebrates the resilient bond between extended family members.

Rani’s Remarkable Day

Faruqi, Saadia / Syed, Anoosha (Illustrator)

A modern South Asian princess, sparkling writing, lots of humor, and just the right amount of conflict come together for an enchanting friendship story. Rani lives in a palace full of busy adults, but she’s lonely. So one morning, Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure.

The Not-So-Perfect Plan

Matula, Christina

It’s the start of a new year, and Holly-Mei Jones is determined to make the most of it. Despite their closeness last year, Holly-Mei’s friend group seems to be splintering. Desperate to bring everyone together, she ropes her friends into teaming up in an inter-school tournament across the city.

$17.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9781419757334

05/16/2023

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz

Moreno, Nina / Lovett, Courtney (Illustrator)

Spring semester is here and Maggie is killing it! And being a seventh grader means the awesome spring break trip to St. Augustine is almost here. But all of Maggie’s plans for their unforgettable trip start to fall apart as everyone gets carried away with the upcoming dance, instead.

$19.99 Hardcover

3-8 E

9780358536772

05/30/2023

Clarion Books

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781335429179

04/04/2023

Inkyard Press

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781338818611

05/02/2023

Scholastic Press

The Jake Show Levy, Joshua S.

Joshua S. Levy’s hilarious and charming middle grade novel follows a Jewish seventh-grade boy caught between the worlds of his divorced parents. With an orthodox mother and secular father, Jake must concoct a web of lies to go to a summer camp with his friends.

The Many Masks of Andy Zhou Cheng, Jack

Sixth-grader Andy Zhou is used to being what people need him to be. But between feeling out of place with his fellow dancers, being hassled by his new science partner, and sensing tension between his dad and grandfather, Andy feels all kinds of weird.

Viva Lola Espinoza Cerón, Ella

A debut young adult novel that’s Pride & Prejudice with a dash of magic. Meet a booksmart teen who spends the summer in Mexico City, meets two very cute boys, attempts to learn Spanish, and uncovers a family secret that changes her life forever.

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780063248199

05/23/2023

Katherine Tegen Books

$17.99 Hardcover

10-14 F

9780525553823

06/06/2023

Dial Press

Wings in the Wild Engle, Margarita

This gorgeously romantic contemporary novel-in-verse tells the inspiring love story of two teens fighting for climate action and human rights. Winged beings are meant to be free. And so are artists, but the Cuban government has criminalized any art that doesn’t meet their approval.

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9780593405628

04/11/2023

Kokila

$18.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781665926362

04/18/2023

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Throwback

Goo, Maurene

Back to the Future meets The Joy Luck Club in this YA contemporary romance about a Korean American girl sent back to the ’90s to (reluctantly) help her teenage mom win Homecoming Queen. Maurene Goo’s time-travel romance asks big questions about what one inherits and loses in the immigrant experience.

Alondra

Femia, Gina

A YA debut about a bisexual Puerto Rican teenager who finds friendship, fame, and love on the streets of Coney Island when she befriends a group of teen wrestlers. Alonda soon becomes Alondra—the Fearless One. All the while, Alonda struggles with increasing tension at home and conflicting feelings.

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781638930204

04/11/2023

Zando

Ander & Santi Were Here

Garza Villa, Jonny

A YA contemporary love story about a nonbinary Mexican American teen falling for the shy new waiter at their family’s taqueria. Santi and Ander start to realize how fragile their sense of home is when vans are spotted following Santi on his walks to work.

The King Is Dead

Dean, Benjamin

In this YA romantic thriller, James—the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall. Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades.

$19.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780374388454

04/18/2023

Farrar Straus & Giroux

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9781250843999

04/25/2023

Wednesday Books

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780316519144

07/18/2023

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

The Last Two Crayons

Freeman-Haskin, Leah / Robinson, Shantala (Illustrator)

Sienna looks forward to drawing a picture for her school’s spring art show, until she ends up with the last two crayons. Her teachers and friends offer advice. In the end, inspired by an early memory, Sienna comes up with her own idea for the perfect drawing.

Babies

Munro, Fiona / Hambleton, Laura (Illustrator)

Every One is Special: Babies explains that every baby has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Some babies get very messy, others are very loud, and some are very playful!

$18.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781773066233

04/04/2023

Groundwood Books

Sora’s Seashells

Rhee, Helena Ku / Lim, Stella (Illustrator) / Kim, Ji-Hyuk (Illustrator)

A lyrical narration and luminous illustrations tell an intergenerational story of kindness and confidence, loss and remembrance, with resonance for any child who feels other-than. Every summer, when Sora’s Halmoni, or grandmother, visits from South Korea, the two of them take the bus to the beach to search for seashells.

$8.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9780744077797

04/25/2023

DK Publishing

$17.99 Hardcover

3-6 E

9781536209938

05/09/2023

Candlewick Press

BestoftheStacks

The Shape of You

Van, Muon Thi / Sato, Miki (Illustrator)

In lyrical language, a mother tells her small daughter about the shapes that make up their lives. At first, the shapes are literal. And then she moves on to the figurative. The shape of her heart, she concludes, “will always be you.”

On Guard!

Cavallo, Francesca / Abidi, Maliha (Illustrator)

On Guard! tells the story of Beatrice Vio, who has been a fencer since she was five years old. When she was 11, she contracted meningitis and had to have her forearms and legs amputated. Not only did she win several world championships, but she also became a pop icon.

$19.99

9781525305450

05/02/2023

Kids Can Press

Our Roof Is Blue

Echenique, Sara E. / Vargas, Ashley (Illustrator)

This heartfelt story of resilience follows two siblings as they work to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Maria destroys their home in Puerto Rico. After the storm, their family uses a temporary blue tarp for a roof, and Antonio stops speaking.

$18.99

9781953592071

07/25/2023

Undercats

There’s a Monster in the Kitchen!

Strauch, Patricia / Aguerre, Natalia (Illustrator) / Maude, Kit (Translator)

Matias’s family wakes up one morning to a rather unsettling surprise— but they’re not the only ones to get a shock. This is a monstrously human story in which nothing is what it seems. There’s a Monster in the Kitchen! explores our perceptions and how they change.

$17.99

9781623542337

04/11/2023

Charlesbridge Publishing

$18.95

9781734783964

05/16/2023

Tapioca Stories

Good Different

Kuyatt, Meg Eden

An extraordinary novel-in-verse for fans of Starfish and A Kind of Spark, about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. Selah knows her rules for being normal. She always, always sticks to them. Until the day she explodes and hits a fellow student.

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781338816105

04/04/2023

Scholastic Press

Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards

Tan, Susan

From APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade novel about a girl who must overcome her worries to find the truth behind her town’s urban legend. When an elephant starts to haunt Mo’s dreams, she knows it’s up to her to intervene before things get too dangerous.

$17.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781250797001

04/25/2023

Roaring Brook Press

When Clouds Touch Us

Lai, Thanhhà

Inspired by the author’s experience, this stunning novel in verse is the sequel to Inside Out and Back Again. Hà has only just started to feel settled when Mother decides that the family will move to Texas for a new job.

The Unlovable Alina Butt

Butt-Hussain, Ambreen

Eleven-year-old Alina has once again moved to a new school, but this time she is determined to reinvent herself. Taking a leap of faith, Alina auditions for the school play. Her hopes of landing the lead in Cinderella are dashed when her new friend gets the part of Cinderella, instead.

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9780063047006

05/09/2023

HarperCollins

$12.95 Trade Paper

8-12 F

9781459834910

05/16/2023

Orca Book Publishers

BestoftheStacks

The Museum of Lost and Found Sales, Leila / Li, Jacqueline (Illustrator)

Vanessa isn’t sure which happened first: finding the abandoned museum or losing her best friend Bailey. Vanessa starts filling the museum with her own artifacts and memories, hoping that, if she can find the right way to tell the story of her broken friendship, she can make it whole again.

Disagreement

Brunini, Nani

A visual narrative of an argument that devolves out of control, culminating in a shouting match where the only effort being made is to be the loudest. The polarization of opinions and lack of effort to compromise, inspired by recent political events across the globe, consumes those involved.

$18.99 Hardcover

8-12 F

9781419754517

05/16/2023

Amulet Books

Time to Roll

Sumner, Jamie

In the sequel to Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine. Ellie is so not the pageant type. But how else is she going to get through this summer? There’s only one problem: the pageant director seems determined to put Ellie and her wheelchair front and center.

The Making of Yolanda la Bruja

Avila, Lorraine

Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. But then a white boy, the son of a politician, appears at Julia De Burgos High, and his vibes are off. The Making of Yolanda La Bruja is the book this country, struggling with the plague of gun violence, so desperately needs.

$19.95 Hardcover

8-12 E

9781734783971

07/11/2023

Tapioca Stories

$17.99 Hardcover Reinforced

10-14 F

9781665918596

04/04/2023

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

$19.99 Hardcover

12-19 F

9781646142439

04/11/2023

Levine Querido

An Appetite for Miracles

Kemp, Laekan Zea

Award-winning author Laekan Zea Kemp’s heart-wrenching novel-in-verse follows two teens who must come together to heal the pain from their pasts. Danna Mendoza Villarreal’s grandfather is slowly losing himself as his memories fade. Raúl Santos is shocked when his wrongfully incarcerated mother comes back into his life.

Hungry Ghost

Ying, Victoria

A beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel. Sixteen-yearold Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, suspects that she has been binging and purging for years. But Valerie’s life, and priorities, are upended when her father dies abruptly.

$18.99 Hardcover

14-19 F

9780316461733

04/04/2023

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

$17.99 Trade Paper

14-19 741.5973

9781250767004

04/25/2023

First Second