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Bodies Are Cool Hardcover Tyler Feder 9780593112625 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 01, 2021

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over. From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure celebration of all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Highlighting the various skin tones, body shapes, and hair types is just the beginning in this truly inclusive book. With its joyful illustrations and encouraging refrain, it will instill body acceptance and confidence in the youngest... + Read More
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Pink, Blue, and You! Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes Hardcover Elise Gravel 9780593178638 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 08, 2022

Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone’s right to be their true selves. Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and easy-to-grasp picture book, author-illustrator Elise Gravel and transgender collaborator Mykaell Bl... + Read More
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Series: Underground and All Around Humongous Fungus Hardcover DK 9780744033335 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Aug 17, 2021

Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi!Not quite animals and not quite plants, the mysterious kingdom of fungi is full of secrets! Let’s unearth them together with this weird and wonderful book about mushrooms. Inside the pages of this children’s science and nature book, you’ll discover exactly what fungi are and more! • Gorgeous illustrations in Wenjia Tang’s popular style • Introduction to a scientific topic in an engaging, soft way, through scenes and... + Read More
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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle Hardcover Nina LaCour 9781536211511 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 29, 2022

A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass ... + Read More
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A is for Activist Board book Innosanto Nagara 9781609805395 $15.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 19, 2013

One of NPR’s Top 100 Book for Young Readers “Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall StreetA is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and ever... + Read More
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The Magic Fish (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Trung Le Nguyen 9781984851598 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 13, 2020

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • Publishers Weekly In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, fairy tales are the only way one boy can communicate with his Vietnamese immigrant parents. But how will he find the words to tell them that he’s gay? A powerful read about family, identity and the enduring magic of stories. “One of the most astounding graphic novels of the year" –Entertainment Weekly Tien and his mother may come from different cultures—she’s an immigrant from Vi... + Read More
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How to Apologize Hardcover David LaRochelle 9781536209440 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 11, 2021

From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say “I’m sorry.”Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you’re sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend’s balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth’s toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both list... + Read More
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My Dad Used To Be So Cool Hardcover Keith Negley 9781909263949 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jul 05, 2016

Keith Negley's playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he's the coolest guy in the world.
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You Know, Sex Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things Paperback Cory Silverberg 9781644210802 $39.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Apr 12, 2022

2023 ALA RAINBOW BOOK LISTWINNER 2023 DOUG WRIGHT AWARDA completely new approach to learning about puberty, sex, and gender for kids 10+. Here is the much-anticipated third book in the trilogy that started with the award-winning What Makes a Baby and Sex Is a Funny Word“Silverberg’s writing is fearless…Here is that rare voice that can talk about the hardest things kids go through in ways that are thoughtful, lighthearted and always respectful of their intelligence.” —Rachel Brian, The New York Times Book ReviewIn a bright graphic format feat... + Read More
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Antiracist Baby Board Book Board book Ibram X. Kendi 9780593110416 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jun 16, 2020

From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh new board book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves.Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby’s nine easy steps for building a more equitable world.With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to... + Read More
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Series: The Misewa Saga The Barren Grounds The Misewa Saga, Book One Paperback David A. Robertson 9780735266124 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 31, 2021

Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in an epic middle-grade fantasy series from award-winning author David Robertson.Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home—until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing ... + Read More
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Series: First Conversations Being You: A First Conversation About Gender Board book Megan Madison 9780593382646 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 17, 2021

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.While young children are avid observ... + Read More
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Julián Is a Mermaid Hardcover Jessica Love 9780763690458 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 23, 2018

Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book AwardIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butt... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective Beyond the Gender Binary Paperback Alok Vaid-Menon 9780593094655 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 02, 2020

Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award“When reading this book, all I feel is kindness.”—Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter“Thank God we have Alok. And I’m learning a thing or two myself.”—Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer“Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves”—Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club“A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred... + Read More
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Bitter Hardcover Akwaeke Emezi 9780593309032 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 15, 2022

From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution--and how youth lead the way.After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter’s instinct is to stay safe within the walls... + Read More
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Hunting by Stars (A Marrow Thieves Novel) Paperback Cherie Dimaline 9780735269651 $16.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 19, 2021

The thrilling follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning novel The Marrow Thieves, about a dystopian world where the Indigenous people of North America are being hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream.Years ago, when plague and natural disasters killed millions of people, much of the world stopped dreaming. Without dreams, people are haunted, sick, mad, unable to rebuild. The government soon finds that the Indigenous people of North America have retained their dreams, an ability rumored to be housed in the very marrow of their bones... + Read More
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Series: MISEWA SAGA, THE The Great Bear The Misewa Saga, Book Two Paperback David A. Robertson 9780735266155 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 02, 2022

In this second book in the Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time.Back at home after their first adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan each struggle with personal issues: Eli is being bullied at school, and tries to hide it from Morgan, while Morgan has to make an important decision about her birth mother. They turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends. This time they travel... + Read More
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The Family Tree Hardcover Sean Dixon 9780735267664 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 10, 2022

A family tree assignment leads an adopted girl to discover the different ways to be a family.When her teacher gives her class a simple family tree assignment, Ada is stumped. How can she make her family fit into this simple template?Ada is adopted. She can see where to put her parents on the tree, but what about her birth mom? Ada has a biological sister, but her sister has different adoptive parents — where do they go on the tree?But with the help of her friends and family, Ada figures it out. She creates her family tree…and so much more.Loose... + Read More
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Julián at the Wedding Hardcover Jessica Love 9781536212389 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 06, 2020

The star of Julián Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return—and finds a new friend—at a wedding to be remembered. Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story o... + Read More
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The Queen in the Cave Hardcover Júlia Sardà 9781536220544 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 May 24, 2022

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts, and everything shrinks and expands at... + Read More
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A Child of Books Paperback Oliver Jeffers 9781536221923 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 15, 2021

A New York Times Bestseller!New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine.A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy’s imagination. Now a lifetime of magic and adventure l... + Read More
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The Blue House Hardcover Phoebe Wahl 9781984893390 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 11, 2020

In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.For as long as he can remember, Leo has lived in the blue house with his dad, but lately the neighborhood is changing. People are leaving, houses are being knocked down and shiny new buildings are going up in their place. When Leo and his dad are forced to leave, they aren’t happy about it. They howl and rage and dance out their feelings. When the time comes, they leave the b... + Read More
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Series: A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Good Girl, Bad Blood The Sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Paperback Holly Jackson 9781984896438 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Mar 01, 2022

THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • More dark secrets are exposed in this addictive, true-crime fueled sequel when Pip finds herself in another deadly case. Pip is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town h... + Read More
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Series: The Misewa Saga The Barren Grounds The Misewa Saga, Book One Hardcover David A. Robertson 9780735266100 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 08, 2020

Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in an epic middle grade fantasy series from award-winning author David Robertson.Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home—until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing ... + Read More
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Series: MISEWA SAGA, THE The Stone Child The Misewa Saga, Book Three Hardcover David A. Robertson 9780735266162 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 02, 2022

It’s a race against time to save Eli, in this third book in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn’t have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli’s soul before it’s too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they’ve been ... + Read More
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The Rabbit Listened Hardcover Cori Doerrfeld 9780735229358 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 20, 2018

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestseller and a perfect gift for any special occasionWhen something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbi... + Read More
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Obie Is Man Enough Hardcover Schuyler Bailar 9780593379462 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 07, 2021

A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz.Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it’s time for Obie to find where he truly belongs. As Obie dives into a new team, though, things are strange. Obie always felt at home in the water, but now he can’t get his old coach out of his head. Even worse are the bullies that wait in the locker room and o... + Read More
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Series: First Conversations Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race Board book Megan Madison 9780593382639 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Mar 16, 2021

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid obser... + Read More
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The Book with No Pictures Hardcover B. J. Novak 9780803741713 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 30, 2014

This innovative and wildly funny read-aloud will be the Must Have book of the seasonYou might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except…here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say…BLORK. Or BLUURF.Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids w... + Read More
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Nubia: Real One Paperback L. L. McKinney 9781401296407 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Feb 23, 2021

Can you be a hero…if society doesn’t see you as a person?Nubia has always been a little bit…different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor’s cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she’s no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn’t want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she’s reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can’t deny the fire within her, even if she’s a little ... + Read More
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Evie and the Truth about Witches Hardcover John Martz 9780735271005 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 17, 2021

Evie wants to be scared, but she’ll get more than she bargained for in this thrilling, witchy chapter book adventure! For fans of Sir Simon: Super Scarer and other spooky, kid-friendly books.Evie wants to be scared, and the usual scary stories just aren’t doing it for her anymore. When she stumbles across a different sort of book, The Truth about Witches, she hopes she’s found something thrilling…but she’s forbidden by a kindly shopkeeper from reading the last page out loud! Naturally, her curiosity gets the better of her, and upon reading the ... + Read More
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Poison for Breakfast Hardcover Lemony Snicket 9780735271463 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 31, 2021

A new stand-alone adventure—appropriate for all ages—by Lemony Snicket, one of the twenty-first century’s most beloved authors.For more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book—a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life—longtime fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket’s distinctive voice in a new way.This true story—as true as Lemony Snicket himself—begins with a puzzling note under ... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective The New Queer Conscience Paperback Adam Eli 9780593093689 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 02, 2020

A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book“The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It’s the holding hand I never had—but wish I did.”—Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor“With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital.”—Édouard Louis, internationally bestselling author of History of Violence“To Eli’s credit, all of the rules are rooted in considerations of conscience and kindness and, if observed, will make abetter world—as wil... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective Imaginary Borders Paperback Xiuhtezcatl Martinez 9780593094136 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 02, 2020

"It won't take you long to read this book, but it will linger in your heart and head for quite a while, and perhaps inspire you to join in the creative, blossoming movement to make this world work." -- Bill McKibben, environmentalist, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Nature, journalist, and founder of 350.org"An inspiring story that will change the way all of us think about the climate crisis - and how we can solve it." -- Van Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Green Collar Economy and Rebuild the Dream, and co-found... + Read More
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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water Hardcover Nikole Hannah-Jones 9780593307359 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Nov 16, 2021

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders.But before ... + Read More
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What Is a Refugee? Hardcover Elise Gravel 9780593120057 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 24, 2019

An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live.Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee in bold, graphic illustrations and spare text. This is the perfect tool to introduce an important ... + Read More
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Series: OF MERMAIDS AND ORISA Skin of the Sea Paperback Natasha Bowen 9780593120972 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 26, 2022

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can’t wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.“Riveting.” —NPR“Evocative.” —Entertainment Weekly“Remarkable.” —BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea ... + Read More
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Brave. Black. First. 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World Hardcover Cheryl Willis Hudson 9780525645818 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 07, 2020

Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Perfect for fans of Rad Women Worldwide, Women in Science, and Girls Think of Everything.Fearless. Bold. Game changers. Harriet Tubman guided the way.Rosa Parks sat for equality.Aretha Franklin sang from the soul.Serena Williams bested the competition.Michelle Obama transformed the White House.Bla... + Read More
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Series: MARCEL THE SHELL Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Things About Me Hardcover Jenny Slate 9781595144553 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Nov 01, 2011

**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE** Join little Marcel the Shell with shoes and a big heart on his first picture book adventure! From the brilliant minds of comedian and actress Jenny Slate and writer and director Dean Fleischer-Camp comes the utterly charming, impossibly small, lovable mollusk marvel.Beloved online sensation, classic picture book character and now the star of a major motion picture, Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence. He wears a lentil as a hat and hang-glides on a Dorito, and though he may ... + Read More
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Folktales for Fearless Girls The Stories We Were Never Told Hardcover Myriam Sayalero 9780593115220 $33.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 25, 2020

Heroines save the day in this empowering collection of folktales from around the world, perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Curses to be broken. Riddles to be solved. Kings’ favor to be won. These are the standard stories we’ve heard in folktales and fables for as long as we can remember—challenges faced and overcome by princes and knights in shining armor. In Folktales for Fearless Girls, though, we see a different set of heroes charge across the page. In fact, we see heroines.Wily women and clever girls, valiant queens and... + Read More
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Little Witch Hazel A Year in the Forest Hardcover Phoebe Wahl 9780735264892 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 21, 2021

An earthy and beautiful collection of four stories that celebrate the seasons, nature, and life, from award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl.Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She’s a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend.In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she... + Read More
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Series: A Good Girl's Guide To Murder A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Paperback Holly Jackson 9781984896391 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 05, 2021

THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • Everyone is talking about A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder! With shades of Serial and Making a Murderer this is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you’ll never expect.Everyone in Fairview knows the story.Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.But she can’... + Read More
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Series: Welcome to the Museum Oceanarium Welcome to the Museum Hardcover Loveday Trinick 9781536223811 $49.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 05, 2022

This stunning new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world’s oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths.This stunning new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world’s oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths. Learn about the ocean’s most fascinating animals, including giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, and majestic manatees, among many others. With expert text by marine biologist Loveday Trinick and stunning illustrations by Teagan White, travel t... + Read More
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Series: Iron Widow Iron Widow Hardcover Xiran Jay Zhao 9780735269934 $21.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 21, 2021

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall of China. It doesn’t matter that the girls die from the mental strain.When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it’s to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister’s death. But when she gets her vengeance,... + Read More
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Series: The Hat Trilogy I Want My Hat Back Board book Jon Klassen 9781536207576 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Mar 05, 2019

“A wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. . . . Charmingly wicked.” — The New York TimesA bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across whether they have seen it. None of them have. Have you seen it? Jon Klassen’s beloved tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with visual humor — and winks at us with a wry irreverence that will leave readers of all ages thrilled. Available at last in a board book for... + Read More
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club Hardcover Malinda Lo 9780525555254 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 19, 2021

Winner of the National Book AwardAcclaimed author of Ash Malinda Lo returns with her most ambitious novel yet, a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the 1950s.“That book. It was about two women, and they fell in love with each other.” And then Lily asked the question that had taken root in her, that was even now unfurling its leaves and demanding to be shown the sun: “Have you ever heard of such a thing?”Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can’t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full ... + Read More
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Yummy A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Victoria Grace Elliott 9780593124383 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 30, 2021

Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.Have you ever wondered who first thought to freeze cream? Or when people began making sweet pastry shells to encase fruity fillings? Peri is excited to show you the delicious history of sweets while taking you around the world and back! The team-up that made ice cream cones! The mistake that made brownies! Learn about and tast... + Read More
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Series: Brownstone's Mythical Collection Kai and the Monkey King Brownstone's Mythical Collection 3 Paperback Joe Todd-Stanton 9781912497522 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 03, 2021

When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she’s always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he’s worth?Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone’s family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be... + Read More
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We Were Liars Paperback E. Lockhart 9780385741279 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 29, 2018

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart. Don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestselling prequel, Family of Liars.A beautiful and distinguished family.A private island.A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.A revolution. An accident. A secret.Lies upon lies.True love.The truth.Read it.And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.“Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteri... + Read More
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Ooko Board book Esmé Shapiro 9780735267121 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Mar 03, 2020

In this funny and sweet board book, a curious fox in search of a friend discovers the importance of being true to yourself.Ooko has everything a fox could want: a stick, a leaf and a rock. Well, almost everything…Ooko wants someone to play with too! The foxes in town always seem to be playing with their two-legged friends, the Debbies. Maybe if Ooko tries to look like the other foxes, one of the Debbies will play with him too. But when Ooko finally finds his very own Debbie, things don’t turn out quite as he had expected!A quirky, funny, charmi... + Read More
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ABC Pride Hardcover Louie Stowell 9780744063172 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jun 14, 2022

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. ABC Pride offers a simple yet powerful way to explain gender, ... + Read More
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Series: The Family Library It's Perfectly Normal Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health Paperback Robie H. Harris 9781536207217 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 May 18, 2021

Fully and fearlessly updated, this vital new edition of the acclaimed book on sex, sexuality, bodies, and puberty deserves a spot in every family’s library.With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It’s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art. Updates include: * A shift to gender-neutral vocabulary throughout* An expansion on LGB... + Read More
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Again Again Paperback E. Lockhart 9780385744805 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 15, 2021

This twisty novel from the New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud asks: What if there were infinite universes and infinite ways to fall in love?If you could live your life again, what would you do differently?After a near-fatal family catastrophe and an unexpected romantic upheaval, Adelaide Buchwald finds herself catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times--while finally confronting the secrets she keeps, her ideas about love, and the weird grandiosi... + Read More
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Pet Paperback Akwaeke Emezi 9780593175446 $16.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 19, 2021

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMENAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New York Times • Time • Buzzfeed • NPR • New York Public Library • Publishers Weekly • School Library JournalA genre-defying novel from the award-winning author NPR describes as “like [Madeline] L’Engle…glorious.” A singular book that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look?There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in t... + Read More
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Series: POCKET CHANGE COLLECTIVE Black Internet Effect Paperback Shavone Charles 9780593387535 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 08, 2022

“This frank, spirited guide spotlights a thoughtful leader who embraces social responsibility.” — KirkusWith witty humor and a strong sense of self, musician, model, and technology executive Shavone Charles recounts her journey through Google, Twitter, and more – and outlines her mission to make space for herself and other young women of color both online and IRL.Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. This is a series of small boo... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective Continuum Paperback Chella Man 9780593223482 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 01, 2021

Winner of the 2022 In The Margins Award • A YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults“Full of heart, grace and precision, Chella Man charts his path toward himself in a world not yet equipped for all he encompasses. An affirming, artistic and accessible primer for anyone searching for themselves or yearning to learn about others.”—Janet Mock (Bestselling author of Redefining Realness and Surpassing Certainty)In Continuum, fine artist, activist, and Titans actor Chella Man uses his own experiences as a Deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish perso... + Read More
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Series: POCKET CHANGE COLLECTIVE Food-Related Stories Paperback Gaby Melian 9780593223499 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 18, 2022

“Gaby Melian tells so many stories through her relationship with food—about love, about loss, about hard work, and about finding her passion. The pages are dripping with delicious smells and tastes, and will give you a new way to look at both cooking and what it means to have a plan.” —Molly Birnbaum, editor in chief, America’s Test Kitchen KidsIn this moving, personal account, chef and activist Gaby Melian shares her journey with food and how creating a relationship with food—however simple or complicated—is a form of activism in its own right... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective Skate for Your Life Paperback Leo Baker 9780593223475 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 01, 2021

“In the small-sized books with profound impact, young activists give a first-person account of their genderqueer identities… #OwnVoices stories for the real world.” —Booklist, Starred ReviewIn this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. This is a series of small b... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective Taking on the Plastics Crisis Paperback Hannah Testa 9780593223338 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 13, 2020

“Taking on the Plastics Crisis delivers straightforward advise for getting involved in the global movement to eliminate single-use plastics.”—Booklist, Starred Review“Brief yet inspirational, this story will galvanize youth to use their voices for change.”—Kirkus Reviews“Taking on the Plastics Crisis is a sobering and inspiring read by a brilliant young change maker. Now is the time for all of us to come together to solve the plastic pollution crisis.”—Ed Begley Jr. (actor and environmental activist)In this personal, moving essay, youth activis... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Change Collective This Is What I Know About Art Paperback Kimberly Drew 9780593095188 $11.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 02, 2020

“Drew’s experience teaches us to embrace what we are afraid of and be true to ourselves. She uses her passion to change the art world and invites us to join her.”—Janelle Monáe, award-winning singer, actress, and producer“Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art.”—Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, and co-editor of the Cahiers d’Art review“This deeply personal and boldly political offering inspires and ignites.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred rev... + Read More