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9780744063172 Hardcover JUVENILE NONFICTION / LGBTQ+ Age (years) from 3 - 5, Grade (US) to K On Sale Date:June 14, 2022$17.99 CAD 9.69 x 9.69 x 0.39 in | 0.87 lb | 32 pages Carton Quantity:25 DK Children-
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A is for Acceptance! ! B is for Belonging! ! C is for Celebrate!
ABC Pride introduces little readers to the alphabet through the colorful world of Pride. Children can discover letters and words while also learning more about the LGBTQIA+ community and how to be inclusive.
Every letter of the alphabet is paired with fun, bold illustrations to support language learning, and a handy list of discussion points at the end gives adults the tools to spark further conversations and discussion.Â
ABC Pride offers a simple yet powerful way to explain gender, identity, ability to children, while supporting diverse family units. Ideal for children to explore together with a caregiver, or in the classroom.
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Louie Stowell started her career writing carefully-researched books about space, Ancient Egypt, politics and science but eventually lapsed into just making stuff up. She likes writing about dragons, wizards, vampires, fairies, monsters and parallel worlds. She lives in London with her wife Karen, her dog Buffy and a creepy puppet that is probably cursed.
Dr Elly Barnes MBE is an experienced educationalist and the founder and CEO of Educate & Celebrate, a charity that empowers and supports leadership teams, boards, governors, schools and businesses to build a future of inclusion and social justice. Beginning in the UK in 2005 and spearheading the Department for Education HBT anti-bullying project, Elly went on to be voted No: 1 in The Independent on Sunday’s Rainbow List 2011 for her commitment to LGBT+ in education and DIVA Activist of the Year 2018. Elly co-authored the book How to Transform Your School into an LGBT+ Friendly Place: A Practical Guide for nursery, primary and secondary teachers, released in March 2018.
Amy Phelps is an American illustrator from the Central Coast of California. They grew up visiting the local library every weekend, and has always adored picture books and other children’s media. Amy studied illustration at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. They make soft, colorful, digital illustrations that have a collage-like aesthetic with plenty of patterns and textures. They frequently pull inspiration from vintage art and fairy tales, and are drawn to stories with LGBTQIA+ themes and positive messages about mental health. Amy loves to get into a drawing mood by putting on a favorite podcast, making a cup of tea, and inviting their pet parakeet to take a nap on their shoulder.
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How Not to Get Eaten More than 75 Incredible Animal Defenses9780744056501 Hardcover JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference Age (years) from 7 - 9, Grade (US) from 2 - 4 On Sale Date:June 14, 2022$22.99 CAD 8.88 x 11.19 x 0.55 in | 1.38 lb | 80 pages Carton Quantity:20 DK Children-
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An in-depth look at the many clever, creative, and crazy ways that animals protect themselves from predators.
For many animals, life is a constant battle to stay off a predator’s menu. So they’ve had to come up with lots of cunning ways to avoid being eaten. From camouflage and color-changing, natural armor, playing dead, great escapes, detachable body parts, and impressive ways of fighting back, the range of survival tactics in the natural world is quite astonishing (and sometimes pretty disgusting).Â
How Not To Get Eaten is a fun introduction to the ingenious antipredator strategies in the natural world. Discover how meerkats post sentries to guard their homes and possums play dead, to how mimic octopuses change their shape and bombardier beetles unleash a chemical weapon attack. Perfect for children aged 7–9, the book is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange. You’ll never look at nature the same way again!
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Josette Reeves. When not working in a university library, Josette is a freelance writer and editor. She is part of the team producing Eco Kids Planet, an award-winning nature magazine—planning content alongside the editor, and fact-checking the finished articles. She has also written nonfiction articles for children’s magazines such as Scoop, Aquila, and Kookie.
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9780593405925 Hardcover JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography Age (years) from 5 - 9, Grade (US) from K - 4 On Sale Date:June 07, 2022$21.99 CAD 7.88 x 7.81 x 0.38 in | 0.54 lb | 40 pages Carton Quantity:48 Canadian Rights: Y Rocky Pond Books-
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The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
This book spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library and is able to see the light that shines within everyone.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Dolly Parton’s love is seen in everything she does.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!Bio
Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer’s Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.
Author Residence: Hollywood, FL
Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including the graphic novels Cosmic Commandos and Monster Mayhem. He is the author/illustrator of the picture books The Yawns Are Coming! and The Giggles Are Coming! He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons (when the boys are home from college).
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Illustrator Residence: River Vale, NJMarketing & Promotion
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“This selection follows the series’ established graphic-novel format, which includes photos, a time line,and Eliopoulos’ instantly recognizable illustrations. It seems like everybody loves Dolly, and this engaging account will help young readers understand why.” —Booklist
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9780593354209 Hardcover JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels Age (years) from 7, Grade (US) from 2 On Sale Date:June 28, 2022$19.99 CAD 5.81 x 8.63 x 0.84 in | 1.33 lb | 248 pages Carton Quantity:24 Dial Books
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In this hilarious, hijinks-filled graphic novel super-swine Batpig is ready to face even bigger bullies, harder fights, and scariest of all—meeting his superhero idol.
Ordinary pig, Gary Yorkshire, has his entire life turned upside down when a bite on the nose from a radioactive bat turns him into…BATPIG. With the support of his best friends, Brooklyn the bat and Carl the fish, he finally feels like he’s getting a handle on this whole superhero business. That is, until he faces a battle against time itself, when an underappreciated janitor slows down the clock so much that a math class never ever ends (the horror!). Can Batpig save the class from never-ending fractions?Bio
Rob Harrell is the author/illustrator of Wink, created the Life of Zarf series, the graphic novel Monster on the Hill, and also writes and draws the long-running daily comic strip [email protected], which appears in more than 140 papers worldwide. He created and drew the internationally syndicated comic strip Big Top until 2007. He lives with his wife in Indiana.
Author Residence: Zionsville, IndianaMarketing & Promotion
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Marketing: National media campaignÂ
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An ALA 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List Selection
“No sophomore slump here: Harrell’s newest offering blends snicker-suffused action with a gentle emphasis on the importance of friendship. More hilarious, high-energy, hammed-up hijinks.” —Kirkus
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9780593407172 Hardcover JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories Age (years) from 7 - 10, Grade (US) from 2 - 5 On Sale Date:June 14, 2022$18.99 CAD 5.25 x 8 x 0.72 in | 0.58 lb | 208 pages Carton Quantity:24 G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
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Omar and his friends are up to a new heroic adventure in the fourth installment of this highly-illustrated middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination.
Is there ever a good time to tell a lie?
When his best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save Daniel from getting in trouble—which makes Omar feel like a total hero!
Being treated like a hero feels great, so he does it again. But then something more serious happens, and all eyes land on Omar. Uh-oh.
The principal is convinced that Omar must have done it. Will he and his friends be able to prove his innocence, or is his good reputation ruined forever?
Series Overview: Accidental Trouble Magnet (#1): POB Feb 2020, DG Jan 2022Â
Unexpected Super Spy (#2): POB Sept 2020, DG May 2022Â
Incredible Rescue Mission (#3): POB May 2021, DG Jan 2023
Epic Hero Flop (#4): POB June 2022, DG May 2023Â
Untitled (#5): POB April 2023Bio
Zanib Mian was a science teacher before launching a small independent publisher, Muslim Children’s Books. Passionate about representation in children’s publishing, she is on the panel of judges for the prestigious Young Muslim Writers Awards.
Author Residence: England
Kyan Cheng is a UK-based illustrator working mostly in publishing and greeting cards. Kyan's most recent work includes Bella Broomstick series by Lou Kuenzler. When Kyan is not busy drawing or crafting, they love to cook, spend time with family and friends, and explore the great outdoors!
Illustrator Residence: Bristol, EnglandMarketing & Promotion
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Praise for Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop
“A delightful, relevant addition to a very strong series…Omar’s lessons on mindfulness are timely.” –School Library Journal
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9780593110515 Hardcover JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes Age (years) from 3 - 7, Grade (US) from P - 2 On Sale Date:June 14, 2022$24.99 CAD 11.38 x 9.31 x 0.36 in | 0.99 lb | 32 pages Carton Quantity:24 Canadian Rights: Y Kokila-
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National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby) returns with a new picture book that serves as a modern bedtime classic.
As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them. The moon knows that when we sleep, we dream. And when we dream, we imagine what is possible and what the world can be.
With dynamic, imaginative art and poetic prose, Goodnight Racism delivers important messages about antiracism, justice, and equality in an easy-to-read format that empowers readers both big and small. Goodnight Racism gives children the language to dream of a better world and is the perfect book to add to their social justice toolkit.Bio
Ibram X. Kendi is a New York Times bestselling author and the Founding Director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. A professor of history and frequent public speaker, Kendi is a contributing writer at the Atlantic. He is the author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, The Black Campus Movement, which won the W.E.B. Du Bois Book Prize, How to Be an Antiracist, and Antiracist Baby.
Author Residence: Washington D.C.
Cbabi (pronounced Kuh-bob-bi) Bayoc is an internationally-known visual artist and illustrator residing in St. Louis, Missouri. His subjects include family, children, music and a bunch of other cool stuff designed with line, bold color and phunk! Cbabi spends his time working on a variety of projects, including portraits, community murals, school murals, and children’s book illustrations. Learn more at his website cbabibayoc.com or follow him on Instagram @cbabi.
Illustrator Residence: St Louis, MO
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PRAISE FOR GOODNIGHT RACISM by Ibram X. Kendi and Cbabi Bayoc
An Amazon Best of the Month for June 2022!
“[A] lovely goodnight prayer for children.” —San Francisco Book Review
“An inspiring read to help realize dreams for a better future for all.” —Kirkus Reviews
“In simple, affirming prose, Kendi’s call is a socially responsible send-off to sweeter dreams.” —Publisher’s Weekly
PRAISE FOR ANTIRACIST BABY
#1 New York Times bestseller
Amazon Editors’ Pick
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“Smart, wise, and hopeful, a reminder that children are born without racism, and it’s up to us to keep it that way.” — Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
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“[Kendi’s] succinct, impactful prose makes for an accessible guide to anti-racism for everyone.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Boldly outlined, inclusive illustrations by Lukashevsky complement the text by showing a world populated by people of various skin tones, sizes, identities and orientations, religions, and abilities….[A] mindful companion for families striving together toward a more equitable future.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“Antiracism’s starting point.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Series: WHO WAS?Who Was Johnny Cash?9780399544163 Paperback JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography Age (years) from 8 - 12, Grade (US) from 3 - 7 On Sale Date:June 07, 2022$9.50 CAD 5.31 x 7.61 x 0.23 in | 0.22 lb | 112 pages Carton Quantity:72 Canadian Rights: Y Penguin Workshop
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Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious “Man in Black” that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography from the #1 New York Times bestselling series that takes us from Cash’s childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting.
Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn about every step in Johnny Cash’s groundbreaking musical career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beat.
Series Overview: The #1 New York Times Best-Selling series of illustrated biographies for young readers includes artists, athletes, scientists, and world leaders.Bio
Jim Gigliotti is a writer based in Southern California. A former editor at the National Football League, he has written more than 50 books for readers of all ages, including biographies for young readers on Olympian Jesse Owens, baseball star Roberto Clemente, scientist Nikola Tesla, and musician Stevie Wonder.
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Marketing: National media campaign
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Feature at select School and Library conferences/virtual events
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Seasonal downloadable activities available
Vote Who HQ Now campaign
Who HQ For You – Program details can be found at whohq.comÂ
Who HQ Permanent Spinner (9780525604969)
WHO HQ 2021 SLIPCASE PACK (10) (9780593322147)
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WHO HQ 2021 GRAPHIC NOVEL 20C COUNTER DISPLAY W/ RISER (9780593322284)
Black History Month Who HQ 2022 32c FD w/ RISER (9780593322017)
Black History Month Who HQ 2022 32c Pre-Pack (9780593322024)
Who HQ Women’s History Month 2022 32c FD w/ RISER (9780593322048)
Who HQ Women’s History Month 2022 32c Pre-Pack (9780593322055)
Who Was? History Bee Year 2 - Postponed. Registration open 2022 TBD. Visit www.whowashistorybee.com for details
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Birding for Babies: Backyard Birds A Numbers Book9780593386989 Board book JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals Age (years) to 3, Grade (US) to P On Sale Date:June 07, 2022$13.99 CAD 7.25 x 8.31 x 0.69 in | 0.84 lb | 20 pages Carton Quantity:36 Canadian Rights: Y Penguin Workshop
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Introducing a new board book series, filled with fun facts, that invites young readers into the exciting world of bird-watching.
From two red-bellied woodpeckers to eight northern mockingbirds, kids will explore some of the most popular backyard birds nature has to offer while learning their numbers, too! The whole family can bring these books outdoors and bird together!
Series Overview: This is the second installment in a new board book duology that introduces young readers to birding while also teaching skills like counting and colors.
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Chloe Goodhart is a publishing manager, self-proclaimed cat lady, and bird lover with a passion for sharing the hobby with others. Â Â
Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Author Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Gareth Lucas is an illustrator, designer, and skilled banjo player living in England with his wife and children.
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Birding for Babies: Migrating Birds A Colors Book9780593386965 Board book JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals Age (years) to 3, Grade (US) to P On Sale Date:June 07, 2022$13.99 CAD 7.31 x 8.38 x 0.69 in | 0.84 lb | 20 pages Carton Quantity:36 Canadian Rights: Y Penguin Workshop
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Introducing a new board book series, filled with fun facts, that invites young readers into the exciting world of bird-watching.
From the purple finch to the Indigo bunting, kids will explore some of the most popular migrating birds nature has to offer while learning their unique colors, too! The whole family can bring these books outdoors and bird together!
Series Overview: This is the first installment in a new board book duology that introduces young readers to birding while also teaching skills like counting and colors.Bio
Chloe Goodhart is a publishing manager, self-proclaimed cat lady, and bird lover with a passion for sharing the hobby with others.Â
Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Author Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Gareth Lucas is an illustrator, designer, and skilled banjo player living in England with his wife and children.Â
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9780593204900 Paperback JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels Age (years) from 8 - 12, Grade (US) from 3 - 7 On Sale Date:June 07, 2022$19.99 CAD 6.13 x 9 x 0.68 in | 1.04 lb | 256 pages Carton Quantity:24 Canadian Rights: Y Razorbill-
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“Elizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang’s colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana’s journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power.” —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series
A magical middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn’t lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of a trickster spider of Ghanaian lore, Ananse.
Everyone says that the wild stories Nana tells are big fibs. But she always tells the truth, as ridiculous as it sounds to hear about the troupe of circus squirrels stealing her teacher’s toupee. When another outlandish explanation lands her in hot water again, her parents announce that Nana will be spending the summer with her grandmother in Ghana.
She isn’t happy to be missing the summer camp she’s looked forward to all year, or to be living with family that she barely knows, in a country where she can’t really speak the native language. But all her worries get a whole lot bigger—literally—when she comes face-to-face with Ananse, the trickster spider of legend.
Nana soon discovers that the forest around the village is a place of magic watched over by Ananse. But a group of greedy contractors are draining the magic from the land, intent on selling the wishes for their own gain. Nana must join forces with her cousin Tiwaa, new friend Akwesi, and Ananse himself to save the magic from those who are out to steal it before the magic—and the forest—are gone for good.Bio
Elizabeth Agyemang is an illustrator, printmaker, and storyteller. She writes about magic, history, folklore, love, and fairy tales, and draws from elements of her Ghanaian heritage and faith. Elizabeth graduated from Carnegie Mellon University where she studied Fine Arts and Professional Writing, and she now works in publishing. When she isn’t gushing over books or comics, she spends her time dissecting classic movies and playing video games. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @onceAddai and online at Elizabethagyemang.com.
Author Residence: New Jersey
Author Hometown: Kumasi, GhanaMarketing & Promotion
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“Elizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang’s colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana’s journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power.” —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series
“Thoughtful metafiction with an unshakeable cultural richness.”— Kirkus Reviews
“Energetic folk art–style illustrations [capture] the vibrant setting and colorful Ghanaian attire… a voyage of self-discovery while demonstrating the magical power of stories and their ability to reach across cultures and generations.“—The Horn Book
”Multilayered, colorful, and compelling…With a creative storyline; powerful messages about the importance of family, teamwork, and problems of imperialism; and colorful, stylized, and striking artwork, Fibbed will appeal to young people interested in folklore, magic realism, and adventure stories.“ — BooklistÂ
”Lush warm colors and patterns enhance the beauty of Ghana’s natural landscapes and outdoor market…[and] immerse young readers in Ghanaian traditions, folklore, and language.“ — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
”A great graphic novel to add to a collection…Readers who like mischievous antics, folklore, and adventure will enjoy this story.” – School Library Journal
“Highly stylized, vibrantly hued illustrations handily convey this lush tale.” — Publishers Weekly
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