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Series: Maya Hardcover Mahak Jain 9781771471008 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 15, 2016

The electricity in Maya’s house has gone out again. She is afraid of the dark — and her fear has been even worse since her father died. Now it feels as if the darkness will never go away. Maya’s mother distracts her with a legend about the banyan tree, which saved the world from the first monsoon by drinking up the floodwaters, and growing tall and strong. Later that night, unsettled by the noises around her, Maya revisits the story in her imagination. She ventures deep into the banyan tree, where she discovers not darkness but life: snakes m... + Read More
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Series: You Are You Are One Hardcover Sara O'Leary 9781771470728 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 15, 2016

New from the author of This Is Sadie A baby’s first year is full of memorable milestones. Learning to crawl, taking first steps, tasting new foods, and forming first words are all exciting achievements. You Are One looks back on each of these universal moments and more, inviting little ones and their parents to celebrate how much they have grown and discovered in just one year, from playing peekaboo to first teeth. Narrated in the second person, You Are One is a charming read-aloud that addresses the baby directly. Supersaturated ink-and-wa... + Read More
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Series: Dreaming in Indian Contemporary Native American Voices Paperback Lisa Charleyboy 9781554516865 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2016

A highly-acclaimed anthology about growing up Native—now in paperback. *Best Books of 2014, American Indians in Children’s Literature *Best Book of 2014, Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature *2015 USBBY Outstanding International Book Honor ListA collection truly universal in its themes, Dreaming in Indian will shatter commonly held stereotypes about Native peoples and offers readers a unique insight into a community often misunderstood and misrepresented by the mainstream media. Native artists, including acclaimed author Joseph... + Read More
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Series: Joseph's Big Ride Hardcover Terry Farish 9781554518067 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 20, 2016

A refugee boy’s determination to ride a bicycle leads to an unexpected friendship. Joseph wants only one thing: to ride a bike. In the refugee camp where he lives, Joseph helps one of the older boys fix his bike, but he’s too small to ride it. Joseph and his mother travel to America, where everything is strange and new. One day, he spots a red bike that seems just right for him! It belongs to a girl with a whoosh of curly hair. When Whoosh crashes her bike, Joseph offers to fix it. His big chance has finally come, except that Joseph doesn... + Read More
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Series: Rosie the Raven Hardcover Helga Bansch 9781554518340 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Mar 20, 2016

There’s something very different going on in the raven’s nest. When the eggs hatch, a pink girl emerges from one of the shells, along with her black raven siblings. Loving raven parents take their little Rosie just the way she is. In the beginning, Rosie tries to do everything her siblings do. She opens her mouth to receive worms from her parents, tries to caw until she is hoarse, and wildly flaps her arms in an attempt to fly. The neighbors offer encouragement "Rub it with birch leaves. That will make its feathers grow!” Rosie finally realize... + Read More
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Series: Big Kid Power Bye-Bye Binky Big Kid Power Hardcover Maria van Lieshout 9781452135366 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Mar 08, 2016

For anyone who could use a little help motivating a toddler to give up their beloved binky, this charming book celebrates the important milestone of giving up a pacifier as an exciting step towards becoming a big kid. Babies use a binky. Do big kids? No! Big kids say, "Bye-bye, binky!" Every child's life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series of books that are just right for childre... + Read More
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Series: Are We There Yet? Hardcover Nina Laden 9781452131559 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 01, 2016

We've all been there. Or more accurately, we've all been with kids in the backseat clamoring (over and over!) "Are we there yet?" In this genius of a picture book, bestselling author Nina Laden combines forces with dynamic illustrator Adam McCauley to turn that dilemma on its head. Fun for kids and adults, the book is filled with details that readers will want to hunt for (over and over!). Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Series: Over the Ocean Hardcover Taro Gomi 9781452145150 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 May 17, 2016

2017 Mildred L. Batchelder Award WinnerRenowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this celebration of imagination's power, young readers will find joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unkn... + Read More
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Series: The Quickest Kid in Clarksville Hardcover Pat Zietlow Miller 9781452129365 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Feb 09, 2016

It's the day before the big parade. Alta can only think about one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She'll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn't matter that Alta's shoes have holes because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest kid? The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a timeless story of dreams, determination, and the ... + Read More
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Series: Gena/Finn Hardcover Hannah Moskowitz 9781452138398 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 May 17, 2016

Gena and Finn would have never met but for their mutual love for the popular show Up Below. Regardless of their differences—Gena is a recent high school graduate whose social life largely takes place online, while Finn is in her early twenties, job hunting and contemplating marriage with her longtime boyfriend—the two girls realize that the bond between them transcends fanfiction. When disaster strikes and Gena's world turns upside down, only Finn can save her, and that, too, comes with a price. Told through emails, text messages, journal entri... + Read More
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Series: Detached Paperback Christina Kilbourne 9781459734319 $12.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Aug 13, 2016

2016 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction SelectionAnna has always been so level-headed, so easy-going, so talented and funny. How could anyone have guessed she wanted to die?Anna is not like other people. She’s always felt like she didn’t belong: not with other kids, not with her family, not in her body. It isn’t until her grandparents are killed in a tragic accident, however, that Anna starts to feel untethered. She begins to wonder what it would be like if she didn’t exist, and the thought of escaping the aimless drifting is the only thing that brings her... + Read More
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Series: Full of Empty Hardcover Tim J. Myers 9781942934356 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 08, 2016

Princess Claire’s smile has flown away like a bird—and now she feels “full of empty.” But there’s a way to bring that smile back . . . if only . . .Every child gets bored or lonely—and this warm-hearted story teaches parents and children that a parent’s time and full attention are the best remedy. Full of Empty reminds parents that playing with their children is an important form of love. From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Tim J. Myers, this beautifully illustrated book will bring home the power of quality time.
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Series: Rip and Red Rookie of the Year Hardcover Phil Bildner 9780374301347 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jul 12, 2016

Just when they think they've got the hang of things, Rip and Red find that fifth grade continues to challenge them in head-spinning ways. Tiki, a new girl whose Egyptian dad is an animal-rights activist, has just joined their class. She's charismatic, funny—and she's got game! Rip has his world turned upside down as Tiki proves to be tough competition on the Clifton United basketball team and leads a rebellion against the lousy new food service in the school cafeteria. Red—a kid on the autism spectrum—is struggling with the upheavals as well. B... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Being Normal A Novel Hardcover Lisa Williamson 9780374302375 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 May 31, 2016

An inspiring and timely debut novel from Lisa Williamson, The Art of Being Normal is about two transgender friends who figure out how to navigate teen life with help from each other. David Piper has always been an outsider. His parents think he's gay. The school bully thinks he's a freak. Only his two best friends know the real truth: David wants to be a girl. On the first day at his new school Leo Denton has one goal: to be invisible. Attracting the attention of the most beautiful girl in his class is definitely not part of that plan. When L... + Read More
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Series: I Wonder Celebrating Daddies Doin' Work Hardcover Doyin Richards 9781250078957 $20.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 03, 2016

Perfect for Father's Day or all year round! What do daddies do with their children? They style hair, they carpool, they cuddle (after they look under beds for monsters). They play, they motivate, and they comfort. Dads may sometimes wonder if they're doing a good job. But one thing they're sure of is that they love every moment with their children. Doyin Richards is a dad whose mission is to celebrate "how fatherhood is the coolest and most rewarding gig a man will ever have in his lifetime." I Wonder is a book for families to share on special ... + Read More
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Series: From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess Royal Wedding Disaster: From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess Hardcover Meg Cabot 9781250066046 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 10, 2016

You are invited to a Genovian Royal Wedding in this second book pulled From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess, a Princess Diaries spin-off series, written and illustrated by New York Times-bestselling author Meg Cabot. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison still finds it hard to believe that she's a real live PRINCESS OF GENOVIA. Not only does she get to live in an actual palace with her newly discovered family and two fabulous poodles (who all love her and think that she's anything but ordinary!) but she also gets her very own P... + Read More
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Series: How to Keep Rolling After a Fall Paperback Karole Cozzo 9781250079282 $13.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Aug 02, 2016

This sweet, compelling contemporary novel combines questions of forgiveness and redemption with well-drawn characters and a swoonworthy romance in a way that is sure to capture readers’ hearts. The party was at her house. The photos were posted from her Facebook account. That was all the evidence anyone needed to condemn Nikki Baylor for a horrible cyberbullying incident. Now she's been expelled from her old school, her friends have abandoned her, and even her own parents can't look her in the eye. With her plans for the future destroyed, Nikki... + Read More
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Series: Grimbaud Love Charms and Other Catastrophes Paperback Kimberly Karalius 9781250084040 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 May 17, 2016

This sequel to Love Fortunes and Other Disasters is just as quirky, hilarious, and magical as the first book, delivering a heartfelt message about love and choosing your own destiny. Aspiring love charm maker Hijiri Kitamura was excited to come back to Grimbaud for her sophomore year - until she learns about the upcoming charm-making competition. She, along with her friends and fellow rebels, had worked too hard to free the town from Zita’s tyrannical love fortunes to allow some other charm maker to move in and take over. The only solution is f... + Read More
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Series: Secret Coders Secret Coders: Paths & Portals Paperback Gene Luen Yang 9781626720763 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 30, 2016

Gene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant.There's something lurking beneath the surface of Stately Academy—literally. In a secret underground classroom Hopper, Eni, and Josh discover that the campus was once home to the Bee School, an institute where teachers, students, and robots worked together to unravel the mysteries of coding. Hopper and her friends are eager to follow in this tradition and become top-rate coders. ... + Read More
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Series: Secret Coders Secret Coders: Paths & Portals Hardcover Gene Luen Yang 9781626723405 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 30, 2016

Gene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant.There's something lurking beneath the surface of Stately Academy—literally. In a secret underground classroom Hopper, Eni, and Josh discover that the campus was once home to the Bee School, an institute where teachers, students, and robots worked together to unravel the mysteries of coding. Hopper and her friends are eager to follow in this tradition and become top-rate coders. ... + Read More
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Series: If I Was Your Girl Hardcover Meredith Russo 9781250078407 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 May 03, 2016

Meredith Russo's award-winning, big-hearted novel If I Was Your Girl is about being seen for who you really are, with a love story you can't help but root for!Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she’s determined not to get too close to anyone.But when she meets sweet, easygoing Grant, Amanda can’t help but start to let him into her life. As they spend more time together, she realizes just how much she is losing by guarding her heart. She finds... + Read More
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Series: Sing with Me! Action Songs Every Child Should Know Hardcover Naoko Stoop 9780805099041 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4 Jul 12, 2016

Sing with Me! is sure to be the new classic baby book for new parents! Naoko Stoop's paintings are irresistible. Includes thirteen favorite nursery songs every child should know, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Itsy, Bitsy Spider," and "Pat-a-Cake," all beautifully brought to life with sweet animal characters and charming scenes.
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Series: Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Hardcover Kenard Pak 9781627794152 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Aug 16, 2016

As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn.
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Series: I Like Myself! Board Book Board book Karen Beaumont 9780544641013 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Apr 05, 2016

Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance and self-love, from the New York Times bestselling creators of I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what!Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's vibrant illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful . . . and straight from the hea... + Read More
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Series: Curious George Curious George Farm to Table (CGTV 8x8) Paperback H. A. Rey 9780544652224 $5.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 05, 2016

George's friend Marco wants to make his famous tortillas for his abuela's birthday, and George is happy to help! But when George knocks over the bag of masa and the grocery store is all out, George and Marco are worried the birthday surprise will be ruined. Luckily, Uncle Enrique is there to take them on a new adventure to find out where masa comes from, how it's made, and how it gets from the farm to Marco's table. This story, based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, also includes two activities to help reinforce the concept of where food ... + Read More
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Series: Curious George Curious George Farm to Table (CGTV 8x8) Hardcover H. A. Rey 9780544652200 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 05, 2016

George's friend Marco wants to make his famous tortillas for his abuela's birthday, and George is happy to help! But when George knocks over the bag of masa and the grocery store is all out, George and Marco are worried the birthday surprise will be ruined. Luckily, Uncle Enrique is there to take them on a new adventure to find out where masa comes from, how it's made, and how it gets from the farm to Marco's table. This story, based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, also includes two activities to help reinforce the concept of where food ... + Read More
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Series: The Crossover Series Booked Hardcover Kwame Alexander 9780544570986 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 05, 2016

In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends a... + Read More
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Series: It Ain't So Awful, Falafel Hardcover Firoozeh Dumas 9780544612310 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 May 03, 2016

Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block . . . for the fourth time. California’s Newport Beach is her family’s latest perch, and she’s determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name—Cindy. It’s the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S. headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of American hostages. Even mood rings and puka shell necklaces can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. A poignant yet li... + Read More
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Series: Mirage Hardcover Tracy Clark 9780544517905 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 05, 2016

Seventeen-year-old Ryan Poitier Sharpe is a gutsy, outgoing girl who spends her summer days hurling herself out of planes at her parents’ skydiving center in the Mojave Desert. Fiercely independent and willing to take risks, she challenges those around her to live life fully. But after a brush with death, Ryan is severely altered—she’s not the same thrill-seeking girl she once was and seems to be teetering on the edge of psychosis. As her relationships crumble and her lifeunravels, Ryan must fight the girl she’s become—or lose herself forever—i... + Read More
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Series: An Anna Wang novel The Year of the Three Sisters Paperback Andrea Cheng 9780544668492 $8.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Mar 08, 2016

It's summer time and twelve-year old Anna Wang is writing letters and exchanging English for Chinese lessons with her pen pal Fan in China. When Anna and her friend Andee decide to invite Fan to stay as an exchange student in Cincinnati, Fan responds in an unexpected way. Through this experience, Anna learns more about family values in today's Chinese culture.In the fourth chapter book sequel to The Year of the Book, The Year of the Baby, and The Year of the Fortune Cookie, Anna grows her understanding of how to overcome conflict with communi... + Read More
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Series: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass The Story Behind an American Friendship Paperback Russell Freedman 9780544668270 $13.50 Age (years) from 10 - 12 Mar 08, 2016

From the author of Lincoln: A Photobiography, comes a clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were both self-taught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence—Lincoln as president of the United States and Douglass as the most famous and influential African American of his time. Though their meetings ... + Read More
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Series: Silver People Voices from the Panama Canal Paperback Margarita Engle 9780544668706 $10.99 Age (years) from 12 Mar 29, 2016

In 1914, the world celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, which connected the world’s two largest oceans and signaled America’s emergence as a global superpower. It was a miracle, this path of water where a mountain had stood—and creating a miracle is no easy thing. Thousands lost their lives, and those who survived worked under the harshest conditions for only a few silver coins a day. From the young "silver people" whose back-breaking labor built the Canal to the denizens of the endangered rainforest itself, this is the story of one o... + Read More
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Series: Disaster Diaries Disaster Diaries: Zombies! Hardcover R. McGeddon 9781250090843 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 24, 2016

During a zombie apocalypse, the important thing is to not panic.Actually, that’s not true. Definitely panic.These things are going to try to eat your face off! Sam and Arty are looking forward to summer vacation so much that they barely notice when their bumbling science teacher causes an explosion of purple goo that drenches their classmate, Simon. They’re sure Simon will be fine—he looks a little gray, but things like this happen all the time in the town of Sitting Duck.But Simon is not fine—and totally loses his head when he becomes a zombie... + Read More
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Series: Disaster Diaries Disaster Diaries: Aliens! Hardcover R. McGeddon 9781250090881 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 24, 2016

So Aliens have invaded your planet? Bummer. You could pretend you can't see them and hope they go away. Or wear camouflage, pretend they can't see you and hope they go away! Sam, Arty and Emmie have just barely survived a recent zombie infestation when their sleepy little town of Sitting Duck finds itself the victim of an alien invasion!But unlike what you often see on television, the aliens are very small and very cute. How dangerous can they be?SPOILER ALERT: they're very dangerous. And when they disintegrate the mayor with their ray guns, it... + Read More
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Series: My Heart Fills With Happiness Board book Monique Gray Smith 9781459809574 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Mar 01, 2016

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures."--Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Mon... + Read More
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Series: Spare Dog Parts Hardcover Alison Hughes 9781459807044 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jan 26, 2016

A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat. In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog. With spare, inviting text from Alison Hughes and charmingly offbeat illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ashley Spires, this gorgeous picture book is sure to be an instant classic.
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Series: Everyday Hero Paperback Kathleen Cherry 9781459809826 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2016

Alice doesn’t like noise, smells or strangers. She does like rules. Lots of rules. Nobody at her new school knows she is autistic, and soon Alice finds herself in trouble because the rules here are different. When she meets Megan in detention, she doesn’t know what to make of her. Megan doesn’t smell, she’s not terribly noisy, and she’s not exactly a stranger. But is she a friend? Megan seems fearless to Alice; but also angry or maybe sad. Alice isn’t sure which. When Megan decides to run away, Alice decides that Megan is her friend and that sh... + Read More
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Series: Pride Celebrating Diversity & Community Paperback Robin Stevenson 9781459809932 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 Apr 19, 2016

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing outfits. How did Pride come to be? And what does Pride mean to the people who celebrate it?
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Series: Orca Origins Passover Festival of Freedom Hardcover Monique Polak 9781459809901 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 16, 2016

During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the freedom to be who we are and practice our religion, whatever it may be, is a great gift. It also teaches us that if we summon our courage and look out for each other, we can endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Enlivened by personal stories, Passover reminds us t... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Under Threat Paperback Robin Stevenson 9781459811317 $9.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Mar 01, 2016

Franny is close to her parents, adores her horse and is head over heels in love with her girlfriend, Leah. But Franny’s parents are abortion providers at the local hospital, and an anonymous stranger is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop them. A stranger who phones at all hours. Who knows where they live. Who knows Franny’s name. When Leah’s older brother, Jake, refers to her parents as baby killers, Franny starts to wonder if perhaps the threats aren’t coming from a stranger at all. If she tells the police about her suspicions, she could... + Read More
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Series: Whatever. or how junior year became totally [email protected] Hardcover S. J. Goslee 9781626723993 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Aug 02, 2016

“Fans of David Levithan’sBoy Meets Boy(2003) and Becky Albertalli’sSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (2015) won’t be disappointed.” —Booklist,starred review“Recommended for young adults who enjoy . . . books by John Green, Adam Silvera, or John Corey Whaley.” —School Library Journal,starred reviewIt's like the apocalypse came, only instead of nuclear bombs and zombies, Mike gets school participation, gay thoughts, and mother-effin' cheerleaders.Junior year is about to start. Here's what Mike Tate knows:His friends are awesome and their crappy g... + Read More
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Series: Just Like Me Hardcover Nancy J. Cavanaugh 9781492604273 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 05, 2016

Just Like Me is the perfect book for middle school girls and doubles as an adoption book for kids, as three adopted sisters navigate their relationship with one another while at summer camp.From the award-winning author of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, comes a funny, uplifting summer camp story about unlikely friendships and finding your place in the world, making this the perfect growing up book for girls. Told through a mix of traditional narrative and journal entries, don't miss this funny, surprisingly sweet summer read!Who eats Cheetos ... + Read More
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Series: Cupcake Club Bakers on Board Paperback Sheryl Berk 9781492620853 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 05, 2016

Can the Cupcake Club bake on the high seas? Or will their cupcakes go from sweet to sunk?Jenna's stepdad Leo is taking his family on a Caribbean cruise. Unfortunately, Jenna's younger siblings get the chicken pox, leaving Leo with four extra tickets. Enter Peace, Love, and Cupcakes! Leo says Jenna's four besties can come—in exchange for baking twelve thousand cupcakes for his company's pirate-themed event. Shiver me timbers, that's a lot of icing! Now veterans in the cupcake-baking game, the PLC takes on the challenge.But when a freak rainstorm... + Read More
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Series: Dara Palmer's Major Drama Hardcover Emma Shevah 9781492631385 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jul 05, 2016

"Dara's larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls."—School Library Journal, STARRED ReviewDara Palmer is destined to be a star, and she's writing herself the role of a lifetime. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl's experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school.Dara longs for stardom—but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious. It can't be because she's not the best. She... + Read More
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Series: Dear Nobody The True Diary of Mary Rose Paperback Gillian McCain 9781492609629 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 - 17 Apr 05, 2016

"A rare, no-holds-barred documentation of an American teenager's life." —Publishers WeeklyTold through the actual diary entries of a real teenage girl, Dear Nobody chronicles Mary Rose's struggles with drug addiction, bullying, and a deadly secret in this raw, authentic book. Her story will inspire you—and remind you that you're not alone.They call me a freak. I'm sick of it. It makes me want dangerous, bad things. Drugs—hard drugs—and people who are bad for me, but I don't care, because I'm so lonely and no matter what their intentions are at... + Read More
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Series: Ready, Set, Dogs! Hot Diggity Dogs Paperback Stephanie Calmenson 9781250079633 $8.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jun 07, 2016

Dog-lovers Kate and Lucie are back with more four-legged adventures! A new hot dog stand opens in town and the girls rush to try it out. The food is delicious, and the company is hard to beat—Molly and Wally have two hot-dog dogs of their own: Ketchup and Mustard. Almost as soon as the stand opens, though, Ketchup and Mustard have gone missing. It's up to Kate and Lucie to save the day, all the while dodging goofy boys and participating in the Bark-in-the-Park dog competition. These girls mean business! Hot Diggity Dogs by Stephanie Calmenson i... + Read More
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Series: From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess Paperback Meg Cabot 9781250079848 $11.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 10, 2016

Return to the world of Meg Cabot's bestselling and beloved Princess Diaries series in From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess—this time through the illustrated diary of a spunky new heroine: Princess Mia's long lost half-sister, Olivia!“Author Meg Cabot is ready to put her tiara back on [with] a new character, Olivia Grace.” —USA TodayOlivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is a completely average twelve-year-old: average height, average weight, average brown hair of average length, average brown skin and average hazel eyes. The only t... + Read More
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Series: Rip and Red A Whole New Ballgame A Rip and Red Book Paperback Phil Bildner 9781250079763 $11.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jul 12, 2016

Fifth grade is one crazy ride in this middle grade novel about two best friends.Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more "off" the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes ar... + Read More
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Series: Finding Someplace Paperback Denise Lewis Patrick 9781250079824 $12.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 02, 2016

Reesie Boone just knows that thirteen is going to be her best year yet-this will be the year she makes her very first fashion design on her Ma Maw's sewing machine. She'll skip down the streets of New Orleans with her best friends, Ayanna and Orlando, and everyone will look at her in admiration.But on Reesie's birthday, everything changes. Hurricane Katrina hits her city. Stranded at home alone, Reesie takes refuge with her elderly neighbor, Miss Martine. The waters rise. They escape in a boat. And soon Reesie is reunited with her family. But h... + Read More
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Series: On the Road to Find Out A Novel Paperback Rachel Toor 9781250080097 $13.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Jun 07, 2016

On New Year's Day, Alice Davis goes for a run. Her first ever. It's painful and embarrassing, but so was getting denied by the only college she cares about. Alice knows she has to stop sitting around and complaining to her best friend, Jenni, and her pet rat, Walter, about what a loser she is. But what she doesn't know is that by taking those first steps out the door, she is setting off down a road filled with new challenges—including vicious side stitches, chafing in unmentionable places, and race-paced first love—and strengthening herself to ... + Read More
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Series: One Man Guy Paperback Michael Barakiva 9781250073570 $16.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Jun 14, 2016

Summer school, a cute boy, and overbearing Armenian parents—what’s a guy to do?Alek Khederian was looking forward to a relaxing summer. But when his parents announce that he’ll be attending summer school in order to bring up his grades, Alek is sure this experience will be just as hellish as his freshman year of high school. But he never could’ve predicted that he’d meet someone like Ethan. Ethan is everything Alek wishes he were: confident, free-spirited, and irreverent. When Ethan gets Alek to cut school and go to a Rufus Wainwrig... + Read More
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Series: Bright Lights, Dark Nights Paperback Stephen Emond 9781250080066 $17.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Aug 09, 2016

A story about first love, first fights, and finding yourself in a messed up world, from Stephen Emond, acclaimed author of Happyface.Walter Wilcox has never been in love. That is, until he meets Naomi, and sparks, and clever jokes, fly. But when his cop dad is caught in a racial profiling scandal, Walter, who is white, and Naomi, who is African American, are called out at school, home, and online. Can their bond (and mutual love of the Foo Fighters) keep them together?With black-and-white illustrations throughout and a heartfelt, humorous voice... + Read More
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Series: Laughing at My Nightmare Paperback Shane Burcaw 9781250080103 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 May 10, 2016

With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.
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Series: Peoples of North America Apache Peoples of North America Paperback Valerie Bodden 9781628321517 $17.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 02, 2016

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Apache, including warrior Geronimo and conflicts such as the Camp Grant Massacre.
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Series: Peoples of North America Cherokee Peoples of North America Paperback Valerie Bodden 9781628321524 $17.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 02, 2016

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cherokee, including chief John Ross and conflicts surrounding the Trail of Tears.
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Series: Peoples of North America Iroquois Peoples of North America Paperback Steve Potts 9781628321531 $17.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 02, 2016

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution.
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Series: Peoples of North America Navajo Peoples of North America Paperback Valerie Bodden 9781628321548 $17.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 02, 2016

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo, including headman Manuelito and conflicts such as the Second Battle of Fort Defiance.
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Series: Peoples of North America Nez Perce Peoples of North America Paperback Valerie Bodden 9781628321555 $17.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Feb 02, 2016

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce, including Chief Joseph and conflicts such as the Battle of the Big Hole.