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Series: SHE PERSISTED She Persisted: Opal Lee Hardcover Shelia P. Moses 9780593623503 $23.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Dec 26, 2023

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Opal Lee!Opal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a time when Black and white people were kept separate and Black people had fewer opportunities than white people did. She knew that this wasn’t right, and she grew up to be a teacher and a community leader, determined to help create a better future for all people. A big part of her work and life was making Ju... + Read More
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Small-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold Hardcover Giselle Anatol 9780593404867 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Dec 26, 2023

A tall tale inspired by the life and works of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.Young Toni knows that her stories are going to change the world. She’s good at spinning a yarn, and in fact, she thinks she might be able to spin her stories into gold if she tries hard enough. Maybe her stories can even lead her to buried treasure?And so Toni sets out on a quest for gold with her siblings, telling tales and looking for a little magic at every turn. But when her quest doesn’t go quite as planned, Toni realizes that it’s all about how you tell... + Read More
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Series: BIZZY BEAR Bizzy Bear: Chinese New Year Board book Benji Davies 9781536232011 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 2 Dec 05, 2023

A festive new title in this phenomenal board book seriesBizzy Bear and his friends get ready to enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations in this novelty board book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Follow Bizzy Bear and enjoy a night of fun festivities!
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Breaking the Chains African American Slave Resistance Paperback William Loren Katz 9781644212653 $19.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 05, 2023

Centering Black voices and the narratives of enslaved people, this young adult history offers a thoroughly researched account with first-hand testimonies of how people in bondage were themselves a driving force behind their own emancipation. Features a new introduction by Robin D. G. Kelley, black & white illustrations and photographs, and updates throughout.“A significant contribution to American history.”–Kirkus Reviews“[Breaking the Chains] will force many readers to reexamine their assumptions about American history….Young adults will be fa... + Read More
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Series: WHO WAS? Who Was John Lewis? Paperback Crystal Hubbard 9780593658512 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 05, 2023

Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in ... + Read More
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Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Hardcover Elle Gonzalez Rose 9780593645796 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 05, 2023

A fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. In the hope of finally taking down these long-time rivals, the Baezes offer up their beloved cabin in a be... + Read More
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Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Paperback Elle Gonzalez Rose 9780593645826 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 05, 2023

A fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. In the hope of finally taking down these long-time rivals, the Baezes offer up their beloved cabin in a be... + Read More
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Different Kinds of Minds A Guide to Your Brain Hardcover Temple Grandin PhD 9780593352878 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 28, 2023

Albert Einstein. Steve Jobs. Elon Musk. Katharine Johnson. These geniuses are all visual thinkers. Are you?Do you like puzzles, coding, and taking things apart? Do you write stories, act in plays, slay at Wordle? The things you are good at are clues to how your brain works. Are you good at math? Working with your hands? Are you a neat freak or a big mess?With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers: verbal thinkers who are good with language, and visual thinkers who think in pictures ... + Read More
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Didn't See That Coming Hardcover Jesse Q. Sutanto 9780593434017 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 28, 2023

A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can’t help but be totally herself… except when she’s online.Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend—a... + Read More
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Didn't See That Coming Paperback Jesse Q. Sutanto 9780593434048 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 28, 2023

A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can’t help but be totally herself… except when she’s online.Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend—a... + Read More
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How to Love A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone Hardcover Alex Norris 9781536217889 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Nov 14, 2023

A guide for dating, relationships, and identity—from a wildly popular web comic artist.Isn’t it wonderful when love strikes? We connect with someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly—feelings. But what to do when that first crush levels you? When sparks fly and then fizzle? Or when love just…hurts? Aimed at both young people who are just starting out in their love lives and those with more experience seeking a fresh perspective, How to Love is a funny, wise, and unique full-color guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes by a popular ... + Read More
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Series: SWIFT AND HAWK Swift and Hawk: Undercover Hardcover Logan Macx 9781536227710 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 14, 2023

In the second book of this action-packed series, cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure as young superspies Swift and Hawk take on a dangerous secret organization.On what should be a routine mission to stop a hack at a tech company, young spies Caleb Swift and Zen Rafiq—code names Swift and Hawk—discover out-of-control weaponized robots threatening to escape into the street. With help from Caleb’s AI companion, Sam, they avoid catastrophe. But this isn’t a one-time incident: a dangerous organization is behind the attack, and now they’re pl... + Read More
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Series: SWIFT AND HAWK Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies Paperback Logan Macx 9781536233230 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 14, 2023

For fans of the Alex Rider and Spy School series comes a twenty-first-century spin on the spy novel, featuring a girl and boy whose brilliant minds and cutting-edge technology make them unstoppable.When their families are violently kidnapped, Swift and Hawk—teen experts in AI and robotics—are plunged into a life-or-death rescue mission by the secretive Möbius group. Their journey takes them from hidden tunnels beneath the British Museum to the dangerous docklands of Amsterdam in search of the mysterious ship Nightfall. Caught in a treacherous w... + Read More
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This Rebel Heart Paperback Katherine Locke 9780593381274 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 14, 2023

A tumultuous tale of the student-led 1956 Hungarian revolution set in a colorless post-WWII Budapest—where the magical Danube river has plans of its own—from Sydney Taylor Honor winner Katherine Locke.“A haunting, beautiful read that centers queer Jewish characters.” —BuzzFeedIn the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows the river is magic. During WWII, the river kept her family safe when they needed it most—safe from the Holocaust. But that was before the Communists seized power. Before her parents were murdered by the Soviet polic... + Read More
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Stephen McCranie's Space Boy Volume 17 Paperback Stephen McCranie 9781506736969 $17.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 14, 2023

Phantoms of the past and dangers of the future!Held captive within the First Contact Project, Amy remains haunted by memories of the homecoming dance.During the day, she and Qiana continue to delve deeper into the mystery of Aleksander Lesnik, until a chance conversation with Dr. Kim leads Amy to a terrible realization.Back in Kokomo, Amy’s friends continue their search for answers and encounter a group of truth seekers whose leader is dangerously close to uncovering Oliver’s secret.And deep in space, Oliver rockets ever closer to his goal, but... + Read More
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We Could Fly Hardcover Rhiannon Giddens 9781536222548 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Nov 07, 2023

In a companion to Build a House, Rhiannon Giddens—winner of multiple Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize and cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops—gives wing to a moving tale of grace and transcendence, with acclaimed artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu.At a sparrow’s urging, a young girl feels a mysterious trembling in her arms, a lightness in her feet, a longing to be free. Her mother tells her that her Granny Liza experienced the same, as did many of their people before her. Perhaps it’s time, Mama says, to slip the bonds of earth and join the... + Read More
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Series: SIR CALLIE Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost Hardcover Esme Symes-Smith 9780593485811 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches.Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to explore their magic, and girls are permitted to train as warriors. Callie is an official Helston page, Willow in on track to become king, and Elowen and Edwyn are finally safe and free of their father. Everything is…... + Read More
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Series: FUTURELAND Futureland: The Nightmare Hour Hardcover H.D. Hunter 9780593479469 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

The theme park of your dreams is back in this action-packed sequel as Cam Walker and his friends take on creepy carnivals, insidious tech, and a nightmarish new enemy to save the world. An electrifying illustrated series for fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales.The most spectacular theme park in the world is headed to the Big Apple.After Atlanta, Cam Walker and his family are ready to turn over a new leaf with Futureland. This is where dreams literally come true, and the Walkers are going to show the people of New York City that their park is back... + Read More
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Series: FUTURELAND Futureland: Battle for the Park Paperback H.D. Hunter 9780593479452 $12.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

When an extraordinary flying theme park arrives above Atlanta, one boy must stop a sinister force from stealing the park’s tech and taking over the world. An electrifying illustrated series with the Afrofuturism of Black Panther that took the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales.“Hold on tight, Futureland will be the ride of your life…and maybe the last!” —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling authorWelcome to the most spectacular theme park in the world.Everyone wants a ticket to Futureland, where you can literal... + Read More
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Series: Loki: A Bad God's Guide Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame Paperback Louie Stowell 9781536233223 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

When Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious and doodle-packed series continues in this second volume.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has... + Read More
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Eleven Words for Love: A Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love Hardcover Randa Abdel-fattah 9781536230215 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 07, 2023

A lyrical narrative of a Palestinian family in exile explores universal bonds of family, loyalty, and friendship through the lens of eleven Arabic expressions for love.A family has fled their homeland in search of safety in another country, carrying a single suitcase. As their journey unfolds, the oldest child reflects on the special contents of that suitcase: photo albums that evoke eleven of many names for love in Arabic. From sunshine-warm friendship to the love that dissolves all tears; from the love that makes you swoon to the love that le... + Read More
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Eight Nights of Flirting Paperback Hannah Reynolds 9780593349779 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 07, 2023

A sixteen-year-old girl is on a mission to find the perfect boyfriend this Hanukkah, but love might not go according to plan, in this charming winter romcom from the author of The Summer of Lost Letters.Shira Barbanel has a plan: this Hanukkah, she’s going to get a boyfriend. And she has the perfect candidate in mind—her great-uncle’s assistant, Isaac. He’s reliable, brilliant, and of course, super hot. The only problem? Shira’s an absolute disaster when it comes to flirting.Enter Tyler Nelson, Shira’s nemesis-slash-former-crush. As much as she... + Read More
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Hidden Truths Hardcover Elly Swartz 9780593483664 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Oct 31, 2023

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get ... + Read More
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The Evolving Truth of Ever-Stronger Will Hardcover Maya MacGregor 9781662620171 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 31, 2023

Will, an agender teen, struggles with the haunting aftermath of parental abuse as they forge a new life and love in this novel that is perfect for fans of If These Wings Could Fly and Last Night at the Telegraph Club.Will is a 17-year-old on the cusp of freedom: freedom from providing and caring for their abusive, addicted mother, freedom from their small town with an even smaller mindset, and the freedom from having to hide who they truly are. When their drug dealer mother dies months before their 18th birthday, Will is granted their freedom e... + Read More
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Sinner's Isle Hardcover Angela Montoya 9780593643334 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 31, 2023

A spellbinding romantic fantasy about a powerful witch who will do anything to escape the remote island she’s being held captive on, including blackmail a notorious, charming pirate who washes up on shore, from debut author Angela Montoya.Rosalinda is trapped on Sinner’s Isle, an island filled with young women like her—Majestics, beautiful witches loathed by society for their dangerous magic yet revered by powerful men who want to use them. For years, she has been kept under the watchful, calculating eye of Doña Lucia. Now eighteen, Rosa will b... + Read More
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The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne Hardcover Shannon Takaoka 9781536228786 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 31, 2023

Gracie feels like a minor character in her own life story—until a mysterious journal turns her fictional stories into reality.It’s 1987, and sixteen-year-old Gracie Byrne wishes her life were totally different. Shy and awkward, she has trouble fitting in at her new school, she’s still reeling from her parents’ divorce, and her grandmother Katherine’s Alzheimer’s is getting worse. So when Gracie finds a blank journal in Katherine’s vanity drawer, she begins writing stories about herself—a more popular version of herself, that is. But then the ho... + Read More
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The Flying Ship Volume 1 Paperback Jem Milton 9781506738444 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Nov 07, 2023

Queer adventure, humor, and heartfelt friendships star in this fantastical comics tale that truly feels like it’s for everyone.After being stranded in a forgotten military outpost, grumpy Dobrinia sets out on a quest to marry a princess. But in the vast Tzardom of Glas, where magic has been outlawed, troubled histories can catch up with even a flying ship.The Flying Ship by Jem Milton makes its first foray into print comics! Their fan-favorite story, originally released digitally, is part of the new collaboration between Dark Horse and Tapas.St... + Read More
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Sparkle Hardcover Lakita Wilson 9780593465752 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 24, 2023

After twelve-year-old aspiring superstar, Sparkle Moore, is diagnosed with alopecia, she must navigate family, friends, and her own self-esteem with the added challenge of losing her hair. Perfect for fans of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! and From the Desk of Zoe Washington.Sparkle Moore is destined to be a star. Her mother is determined to turn her and her younger sister, Nova, into social media influencers and budding superstars. And after her dad has lost work as a sitcom actor, Sparkle wants to do whatever she can to help her family financially, to... + Read More
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Series: THOUSAND WORLDS NOVEL, A Rick Riordan Presents: Fox Snare Hardcover Yoon Ha Lee 9781368081818 $23.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a third space opera starring Korean animal spirits by Yoon Ha Lee, author of Dragon Pearl.While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities. And let’s not forget the Dragon Pearl…This thrilling conclusion of the Thousand Worlds trilogy, to... + Read More
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Series: PAWS PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First Hardcover Nathan Fairbairn 9780593351963 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic!The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby’s parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with ... + Read More
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Series: PAWS PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First Paperback Nathan Fairbairn 9780593351970 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic!The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby’s parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with ... + Read More
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If You'll Have Me Hardcover Eunnie 9780593403228 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 17, 2023

“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and LovelessMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together... + Read More
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If You'll Have Me Paperback Eunnie 9780593403235 $24.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 17, 2023

“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and LovelessMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together... + Read More
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Series: SHE PERSISTED She Persisted: Simone Biles Hardcover Kekla Magoon 9780593620663 $23.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 17, 2023

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Simone Biles!Simone Biles didn’t always have it easy as a child. When her birth mother was no longer able to take care of her and her siblings, they moved in with her grandparents. But she always loved to run, jump, and bounce around. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip at age six, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and facing m... + Read More
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Series: SHE PERSISTED She Persisted: Simone Biles Paperback Kekla Magoon 9780593620670 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 17, 2023

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Simone Biles!Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Throu... + Read More
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Island of Spies Paperback Sheila Turnage 9780735231276 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

“The Dime Novel Kids are spunky, spirited, smart, sassy—and so is Sheila Turnage’s writing. It sizzles and sparkles.” —Lauren Wolk, author of Newbery Honor Book Wolf HollowFrom the Newbery Honor-winning author of Three Times Lucky comes a middle grade WWII spy mystery with as much humor and heart as high stakesTwelve-year-old Stick Lawson lives on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, where life moves steady as the tides, and mysteries abound as long as you look really hard for them. Stick and her friends Rain and Neb are good at looking hard. They ... + Read More
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Series: RAVENFALL Hollowthorn: A Ravenfall Novel Hardcover Kalyn Josephson 9780593483626 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Oct 17, 2023

In this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture into the Otherworld to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.Best friends Anna and Colin defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to exploring their new powers—and maybe enjoying a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.But then a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—shows up at... + Read More
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Patchwork Prince Hardcover Baptiste Paul 9780593463444 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 17, 2023

A joyful, empowering story of a boy made royal by his mother’s hand-stitched clothes, inspired by the author’s childhood in St. Lucia, and with art by a #1 NYT bestselling artist with St. Lucian roots.What makes a patchwork prince? A prince must be ready for adventure—ready for the night, ready to pluck the brightest, most beautiful fabrics from the scrap heap, ready to run when danger comes. With the treasures he and his mother collect, she will make him clothes fit for royalty: No flashy jewels, no crown, but a cut and drape that hug his Blac... + Read More
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Borka The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers Paperback John Burningham 9781536232486 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 17, 2023

Odd appearances don’t get in the way of adventure in a jubilant new edition of John Burningham’s very first picture book, back by popular demand.Mr. and Mrs. Plumpster are delighted when their six eggs hatch into adorable baby goslings. But one has them worried: Borka, who was born without feathers. The doctor encourages Mrs. Plumpster to knit Borka a fuzzy sweater, but while it helps keep out the cold, it doesn’t keep all the other young geese from teasing Borka — until, come migration day, her siblings fly off without her. What is the tearful... + Read More
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Lawrence & Sophia Hardcover Doreen Cronin 9780593618301 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 17, 2023

By the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.Lawrence stays close to home because “out there” is too big and loud. Sophia stays high up in the tree branches because “down there” is too dark and dangerous. When they meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other’s company without leaving their own safe spots…until a storm comes, and both are so worried about the other that they are finally ... + Read More
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My Grandfather's Song Hardcover Phùng Nguyên Quang 9780593488614 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 17, 2023

A stunning picture book about a family’s connection to their land, their home, and each other—from the creators of My First Day.Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house.It wasn’t easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home.... + Read More
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Series: STEP INTO READING Charlotte the Ballerina The True Story of a Girl Who Made Nutcracker History Paperback Charlotte Nebres 9780593651322 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Oct 17, 2023

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance. Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help o... + Read More
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The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen Paperback Isaac Blum 9780593525838 $16.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 17, 2023

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!A WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD WINNER!The Chosen meets Adam Silvera in this irreverent and timely story of worlds colliding in friendship, betrayal, and hatred.Hoodie Rosen’s life isn’t that bad. Sure, his entire Orthodox Jewish community has just picked up and moved to the quiet, mostly non-Jewish town of Tregaron, but Hoodie’s world hasn’t changed that much. He’s got basketball to play, studies to avoid, and a supermarket full of delicious kosher snacks to eat. The people of Tregaron aren’t happy that so many... + Read More
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Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses Hardcover Maya Prasad 9781368081245 $24.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 17, 2023

How much can change in a day? Nidhi, Avani, Sirisha, and Rani are about to find out in this follow-up to Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things, a Children’s Book Council Young Adult Favorite of 2023.The Songbird Inn has always been the perfect home. No one knows that better than the Singh sisters. Nidhi, Avani, Sirisha, and Rani have been lovestruck and heartbroken and everything in between, all at their dad’s cozy bed-and-breakfast. And today the whole Singh family will support aspiring filmmaker Rani in her first film festival—if only they c... + Read More
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Huda F Cares Hardcover Huda Fahmy 9780593532799 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 10, 2023

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s LiteratureIn this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Disney World, but self-conscious Huda worries her family will stand out too much.Huda and her sisters can’t believe it when her parents announce that they’re actually taking a vacation this summer…to DISNEY WORLD! But it’s not quite as perfect as it seems. First Huda has to survive a 24-hour road trip from Michigan to Florida, with her sisters annoying her all the way. And then she c... + Read More
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Huda F Cares Paperback Huda Fahmy 9780593532805 $23.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 10, 2023

In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Disney World, but self-conscious Huda worries her family will stand out too much.Huda and her sisters can’t believe it when her parents announce that they’re actually taking a vacation this summer…to DISNEY WORLD! But it’s not quite as perfect as it seems. First Huda has to survive a 24-hour road trip from Michigan to Florida, with her sisters annoying her all the way. And then she can’t help but notice the people staring at her and her family when t... + Read More
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Series: FRANKIE AND FRIENDS Frankie and Friends: Breaking News Hardcover Christine Platt 9781536222098 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister and an unlikely news crew.Frankie’s mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie’s teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she’s away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friend... + Read More
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Boyogi: How a Wounded Family Learned to Heal Hardcover David Barclay Moore 9781536213706 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 10, 2023

When his daddy comes home from the service struggling with PTSD, a young boy discovers that learning yoga together can be a source of healing. Ever since Daddy returned from overseas, he’s been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it’s his fault—that maybe his daddy doesn’t love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy’s mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When Mama takes them all to yoga class at their local YMCA, Daddy doesn’t want to go at first, and Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get b... + Read More
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One in a Million Paperback Claire Lordon 9781536213676 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 10, 2023

Debut graphic novelist Claire Lordon’s medical misfortunes may be one in a million in this relatable memoir, but so is her determination, grit, and passion to beat the odds and reclaim her life.Something is wrong with Claire, but she doesn’t know what. Nobody does, not even her doctors. All she wants is to return to her happy and athletic teenage self. But her accumulating symptoms—chronic fatigue, pounding headaches, weight gain—hint that there’s something not right inside Claire’s body. Claire’s high school experience becomes filled with MRIs... + Read More
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Series: HOW TO EXPLAIN SCIENCE How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up Hardcover Ruth Spiro 9781623543181 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the coding world.Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised “pro tips” suggest best practices for teaching any topic.Fun and fact-filled, the ... + Read More
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Masked Hero How Wu Lien-teh Invented the Mask That Ended an Epidemic Hardcover Shan Woo Liu 9781536228984 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

Meet Dr. Wu Lien-teh, defeater of the Manchurian plague—in a story authored by his great-granddaughter, an emergency physician who relied on his life-saving invention during a pandemic a century later. More than a hundred years before Covid, a deadly pneumonic plague threatened to sweep through Northeast China. Medical experts were summoned to help contain it—among them Wu Lien-teh, who had overcome hurdles to be a doctor since his boyhood in Malaysia. Unlike others, Dr. Wu deduced the disease was spread through airborne bacteria and advocated ... + Read More
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Series: STORM RUNNER Rick Riordan Presents: Dawn of the Jaguar Hardcover J.C. Cervantes 9781368067027 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 10, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking finale to J. C. Cervantes’s Maya-inspired Shadow Bruja duology, in which Ren makes a bargain for her life.Shadow bruja Ren Santiago was relentlessly pursued by the evil Aztec Lords of Night, who claimed that she was destined to be their queen, a destiny she wasn’t willing to accept. So she chose death instead.Too bad death wasn’t the answer to her problems. Ren soon realizes she must return to the land of the living to make things right. Unfortunately, that means negotiating with Ixtab,... + Read More
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Show Us Who You Are Paperback Elle McNicoll 9780593563021 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 10, 2023

A neurodiverse twelve-year-old girl is shown an amazing new technology that gives her another chance to talk to the best friend she lost. But she soon discovers the corporation behind the science hides dark secrets that only she can expose in this heartwarming and heroic sophomore novel from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.A CILIP Carnegie Medal nominee!"A touching, perceptive take on grief, technology, and self-acceptance.” –Kirkus ReviewsIt has never been easy for Cora to make friends. Cora is autistic, and sometimes she gets over... + Read More
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Series: LIKE A CHARM Like a Charm Hardcover Elle McNicoll 9780593649138 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 10, 2023

After the death of her grandfather, nuerodivergent tween Ramya uncovers a world of mystery and magic—and she’s the only one who can see it! From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.“Ramya, you have something this city needs. And it’s something that’s going to change everything.”“Ramya, you have something this city needs. And it’s something that’s going to change everything.”Ramya Knox is used to feeling cursed. People only notice her long enough to call her a troublemaker. Except Grandpa. He sees Ramya and her neurodiversity as enchanti... + Read More
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Remember Us Hardcover Jacqueline Woodson 9780399545467 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Oct 10, 2023

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into life’s burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future.It seems like Sage’s whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as “The Matchbox” in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, she’s also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls she’s kn... + Read More
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Series: AFRO UNICORN The Most Magical Time of the Year! Hardcover April Showers 9780593704127 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 10, 2023

Unicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine are getting ready to welcome Santa in this Christmas picture-book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first holiday book in the Afro Unicorn line! Includes countdown calendar and stickers.December is finally here, and all the unicorns in the kingdom of Afronia are excited to meet Santa. But when Santa gets lost on the way, the unicorns fear that Christmas will be ruined. It’s up to Magical, Unique, and Divine to use their superpowers of love and kindness to save Christmas. Let the Ch... + Read More
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Santa's Gotta Go! Hardcover Derrick Barnes 9780593530436 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

We all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hilarious picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes!The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he’s finishing up his last delivery, they couldn’t be more delighted—Santa’s gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It’s a dream come true…or is it? It turns out Santa doesn’t have a lot of experience being a ho... + Read More
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Series: HALMONI & FAMILY Where's Joon? Hardcover Julie Kim 9781632174154 $22.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Oct 10, 2023

“Kim’s story is absolutely enchanting, but her stupendously vivacious illustrations prove even more memorable. Amplifying details immediately stand out from the first pages”—Terry Hong, Shelf AwarenessWhere’s Joon? is the highly anticipated sequel to Where’s Halmoni?, the bestselling, award-winning debut by Julie Kim. In this graphic novel picture book, Julie Kim beckons readers once again into a colorful, fantastical world filled with “jaw-dropping art” (School Library Journal), plenty of humor, and multilayered storytelling that illuminates t... + Read More
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Hatchet Girls Hardcover Diana Rodriguez Wallach 9780593643419 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 10, 2023

Set more than one hundred years after the Borden murders, this propulsive, supernatural thriller imagines what might happen if history were to repeat itself today. Perfect for fans of Kara Thomas and Courtney Summers!When Mariella Morse accuses her boyfriend, Vik Gomez, of murdering her wealthy parents with an axe, the town is quick to believe her. It doesn’t help that Vik is caught standing over her parents’ bodies with blood on his hands, unable to remember anything about the night in question.But Vik’s sister, Tessa, knows that Vik would nev... + Read More
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The Night Fox Hardcover Ashley Wilda 9780593618929 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 10, 2023

This luminous, haunting debut, alternating between now and then, reality and magic, tells the story of a girl confronting heartbreak while at a mysterious recovery program in the wilderness.When seventeen-year-old Eli arrives at Raeth, a remote mountain retreat for teens with mental health issues, her mind is made up—she is not interested in participating, and she doesn’t need to “heal.” Still reeling from a breakup that left both her heart and faith shattered, she is determined to fake being “fine” so that the program’s warden will clear her t... + Read More