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Series: Lali's Flip-Flops Hardcover Farhana Zia 9781682634936 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 30, 2023

Lali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat—but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?Lali works hard to earn some money while her animal friends watch. She stirs. She stokes. She pounds. She pours. Then off she goes to the market on the twisty-curvy, dusty, stony, prickly, sizzly-wizzly path. What shall she buy with the jingle in her pocket? Lentils for Hen? Berries for Goat? Ribbons for Bird? Or perhaps a lovely pair of flip-flops for her poor tired feet.But when Lali returns home and sees her friends’ disappointe... + Read More
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Series: SHE PERSISTED She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla Hardcover Raakhee Mirchandani 9780593620632 $23.49 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 May 02, 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 Kalpana Chawla!Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was told that she shouldn’t try to become an aeronautical engineer because it was hard for women everywhereto succeed in that field. But she persisted, getting her university degree and then immigrating to the US to keep studying. She then joined NASA and became the first Indian-born American woman to go to... + Read More
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Series: SHE PERSISTED She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla Paperback Raakhee Mirchandani 9780593620649 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 May 02, 2023

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Kalpana Chawla!Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to ... + Read More
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Series: When Impossible Happens Hardcover Jane De Suza 9780593530122 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 11, 2023

A poignant story of life in India during the pandemic that mixes loss, hope, and even a mystery solved by imaginative, lively, almost-nine-year-old Swara.When the pandemic hits and India goes into lockdown, high-spirited Swara keeps up her daily chats with her just-as-imaginative grandmother, Pitter Paati, through video calls. But soon Pitter Paati becomes too ill to even call, and then Swara’s parents say she has died of the virus.Swara can’t believe it. Pitter Paati would not just leave! It’s impossible!As Swara investigates the mystery of he... + Read More
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Series: Queen Bee Hardcover Amalie Howard 9780593483503 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 04, 2023

A teen girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that’s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo!Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed—when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighte... + Read More
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Series: Born Behind Bars Paperback Padma Venkatraman 9780593112496 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Mar 07, 2023

The author of the award-winning The Bridge Home brings readers another gripping novel set in Chennai, India, featuring a boy who’s unexpectedly released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mom.Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn’t commit. He’s never met his dad, so the only family he’s got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside... + Read More
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Series: Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister? Paperback Chitra Soundar 9781536230406 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Feb 28, 2023

Can Sona be the best big sister ever when she’s not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere.Sona Sharma’s house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona that she is going to have a baby. Is that good? Sona isn’t so sure. She doesn’t want to share her room or her things with a new ... + Read More
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Series: Feast of Peas Paperback Kashmira Sheth 9781682635285 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 07, 2023

A vibrant and deliciously amusing suspenseful story set in India about food and gardening, anticipation, and generosity.Every morning, Jiva works in his garden until the sun turns as red as a bride’s sari. He plants peas and beans, potatoes and tomatoes, eggplants and okra in his vegetable patch. While his friend Ruvji admires his plants Jiva sings,“Plump peas, sweet peas,Lined-up-in-the-shell peas.Peas to munch, peas to crunchI want a feast of peas for lunch!”But each time Jiva is ready to pick the peas for his feast, they’re already gone. He ... + Read More
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Series: American Betiya Paperback Anuradha D. Rajurkar 9781984897183 $16.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 07, 2023

A luminous story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship. Perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon, Erika Sanchez and Jandy Nelson.Praise for American BetiyaA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022A YALSA Best Best Fiction for Young AdultsA Cosmopolitan Best 100 Books of All TimeA Book Riot best YA Book of 2021A South Asia Book Award 2022 honoreeA Children’s Cooperative 2022 Best Book of the YearA 2022 Nerdy Book Club Best Novel Award WinnerRani Kelkar has never ... + Read More
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Series: Namaste Is a Greeting Hardcover Suma Subramaniam 9781536217834 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 11, 2022

Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.Namaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.Namaste is saying “You matter.” What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace—and when she returns with a little p... + Read More
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Series: AREA 51 FILES, THE The Area 51 Files Hardcover Julie Buxbaum 9780593429464 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 13, 2022

Aliens, sassy hedgehogs, and unexplained disappearances…Oh, my! Discover the secrets of the universe in this hilarious, highly illustrated middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Buxbaum.“Epically fun!”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthWhen Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn’t imagine she’d end up here: Area 51. A top-secret military base with a bajillion rules and so classified not even the president knows its secrets.Also, it turns out the plac... + Read More
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Series: Kalamata's Kitchen: Taste Buds in Harmony Hardcover Sarah Thomas 9780593307953 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 28, 2022

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together!This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we’re looking for can be found in unexpected places.Kalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing—Dovie th... + Read More
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Series: Sona and the Wedding Game Paperback Kashmira Sheth 9781682634356 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 14, 2022

Experience the magic of an Indian wedding in this story of a girl playing a fun, traditional game on her sister’s wedding day.Sona’s big sister is getting married and she’s been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom’s shoes. She’s never attended a wedding before, so she’s unfamiliar with this Indian tradition―as well as many of the other magical experiences that will occur before and during the special event. But with the assistance of her annoying cousin Vishal, Sona finds a way to steal the shoes and get a very special rewa... + Read More
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Series: TJ Powar Has Something to Prove Hardcover Jesmeen Kaur Deo 9780593403396 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 07, 2022

“With an iconic heroine, delightful banter and a deeply felt message, this debut proves many times over that Jesmeen Kaur Deo is an invaluable new voice. TJ Powar Has Something to Prove is rife with insight and rich with rom-com joy, often on the same page.” — Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of If I’m Being HonestWhen TJ Powar—a pretty, popular debater—and her cousin Simran become the subject of a meme: with TJ being the “expectation” of dating an Indian girl and her Sikh cousin who does not remove her body hair being the “r... + Read More
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Series: My Dadima Wears a Sari Paperback Kashmira Sheth 9781682633984 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 24, 2022

An Indian grandmother and her American granddaughter explore culture, imagination, and individuality through a collection of saris.Every day, Rupa’s grandmother wears a beautiful Indian sari. Each is brightly colored and very pretty. “Don’t you ever want to wear a gray skirt and red blouse with round buttons like Mommy or a green dress like me?” Rupa asks. But Dadima prefers to wear her traditional saris.Dadima shares all the wonderful things that saris can do—from becoming an umbrella in a rainstorm to providing a deep pouch to carry seashells... + Read More
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Series: The History of the Computer People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World Hardcover Rachel Ignotofsky 9781984857422 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 May 17, 2022

A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient worl... + Read More
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Series: KIKI KALLIRA Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom Paperback Sangu Mandanna 9780593206980 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 03, 2022

For fans of the Aru Shah and Serpent’s Secret series, this action-packed fantasy-adventure sees a girl’s drawings of Indian mythology spring to vivid life—including the evil god who seeks to enter the real world and destroy it.Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mom is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki’s sketchbook is full of fanciful doodles of the rich Indian myths and legends her mother has told... + Read More
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Series: Lali's Feather Paperback Farhana Zia 9781682633922 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 05, 2022

A vivacious and endearing story of identification, values, and the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively.Lali finds a little feather in the field. Who might it belong to? Lali sets out to find the feather a home, but one bird after another rejects it. The feather is too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, and too plain for Peacock. That is until Lali decides to keep the little feather and discovers all the things she can do with it, and the other birds begin to recognize its value.Farhana Zia offers a charming tale with an inv... + Read More
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Series: I'll Go and Come Back Hardcover Rajani LaRocca 9781536207170 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 29, 2022

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures—and across the world.When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the differences between India and home. At first she feels lonely and out of place, but soon, despite a language barrier, she and Sita Pati are able to understand each other. They form a bond—looking at books together, making designs with colored sand, shopping at the market, playing games, eating ch... + Read More
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Series: BABY'S FIRST HOLIDAYS Baby's First Holi Board book DK 9780744050028 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) to 3 Mar 08, 2022

Perfect for story time with little ones, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the colorful springtime festival—Holi. From the advent of the spring season, to bringing in Holi with colors (dry and wet), delicious sweet and savory foods, chilled beverages, music, and celebrations with family and friends, this book includes all the elements of this joyful festival of colors. This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real-life photos that bring the joy and traditions of Holi to life... + Read More
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Series: FINNIVERSE SERIES, THE Finn and the Subatomic Slip-and-Slide Hardcover Michael Buckley 9780525646952 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Mar 01, 2022

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS comes the third and final book in the time-jumping, universe-skipping, action-packed middle grade series with equal parts humor and heart!After his adventures through time, Finn returns home to a world he doesn’t recognize. Changing the past has created an all-new present, one in which he and his friends never vanquished the Plague. Now the giant bugs rule Earth from their spaceship! What’s an intergalactic traveler to do? The answer is obvious. Finn, Lincoln and Julep mu... + Read More
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Series: Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions Hardcover Navdeep Singh Dhillon 9780593109977 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 08, 2022

“Pitch-perfect. One of the most endearing teen voices I’ve ever encountered.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaFor fans of Sandhya Menon and Adam Silvera comes a prom-night romantic-comedy romp about a Sikh teen’s search for love and identity.Sunny G’s brother left him one thing when he died: His notebook, which Sunny is determined to fill up with a series of rash decisions. Decision number one was a big one: He stopped wearing his turban, cut off his hair, and shaved his beard. He does... + Read More
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Series: Mad Libs Happy Diwali Mad Libs World's Greatest Word Game Paperback Shweta Raj 9780593094006 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 21, 2021

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the celebration of Diwali.Time to decorate the house with PERSON IN THE ROOM and light the PLURAL NOUN, as we celebrate Diwali with family, friends, and Mad Libs.Lay out your diyas and create your rangoli PLURAL NOUN because the Festival of Lights is here! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about the festive and spiritual holiday, Happy Diwali Mad Libs is the p... + Read More
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Series: Archie Celebrates Diwali Hardcover Mitali Banerjee Ruths 9781623541194 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 14, 2021

It’s Archie’s favorite holiday—Diwali. And this year she gets to share it with her friends and introduce them to the festival of lights!Archana loves her family’s annual Diwali (deh-vah-lee) party, and this year she gets to share it with all her friends from school. She helps with the decorations and the food, and is eager for everyone to arrive. But once the party starts a thunderstorm kicks up and drenches the outside decorations and knocks out the power. Archie worries that everything will be ruined. How can there be a festival of lights wit... + Read More
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Series: How to Find What You're Not Looking For Hardcover Veera Hiranandani 9780525555032 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 14, 2021

New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor–winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg’s life changes when her big sister elopes following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision, and she’s forced to grapple with both her family’s prejudice and the antisemitism she experiences, as she defines her own beliefs.Cover may vary.Twelve-year-old Ariel Goldberg’s life feels like the moment after the final guest leaves the party. Her family’s Jewish bakery runs into financial trouble, and her older sister has eloped with a young man from India... + Read More
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Series: Born Behind Bars Hardcover Padma Venkatraman 9780593112472 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Sep 07, 2021

“Venkatraman has never met a heavy theme she did not like….Borrowing elements of fable, it’s told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.”—New York Times Book ReviewThe author of the award-winning The Bridge Home brings readers another gripping novel set in Chennai, India, featuring a boy who’s unexpectedly released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mom.Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she di... + Read More
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Series: Goodnight Ganesha Hardcover Nadia Salomon 9780593203613 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 31, 2021

A gorgeously illustrated goodnight story that celebrates the nighttime rituals of two young children visiting their grandparents in India.As nighttime falls over the city, two children visiting their grandparents in India find there’s so much fun to be had! Whether it’s listening to epic stories or observing rituals in the puja room, there are many moments that make this time together special.In this beautiful, rhyming ode to bedtime, the only thing more universal than getting ready for bed and saying goodnight is the love between children and ... + Read More
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Series: Tomatoes for Neela Hardcover Padma Lakshmi 9780593202708 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 31, 2021

Padma Lakshmi, bestselling author and host of Bravo’s Top Chef and Hulu’s Taste the Nation, and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal team up in this celebration of food and family.“Some of my fondest memories from childhood are of cooking with the women in my family. It is the foundation for all I have spent my life working on.” –Padma LakshmiNeela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays, Neela and Amma go to the ... + Read More
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Series: Storytelling Math Usha and the Big Digger Hardcover Amitha Jagannath Knight 9781623542023 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 03, 2021

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian American characters and a note about cultures and constellations.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and ha... + Read More
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Series: Storytelling Math Usha and the Big Digger Paperback Amitha Jagannath Knight 9781623542016 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 03, 2021

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian American characters and a note about cultures and constellations.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and ha... + Read More
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Series: What I Am Hardcover Divya Srinivasan 9780593204016 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 03, 2021

The creator of Little Owl’s Night explores and celebrates the complexities of what makes us who we are in this comforting and thoughtful picture book.A young narrator describes herself: a girl, a granddaughter, Indian, and American. Soon, we see the young girl as a plethora of things: selfish and generous, mean and kind, brave and mischievous. While many of these qualities oppose each other, the context and illustrations make it abundantly clear that she speaks the truth. She is a walking contradiction, and that is precisely what makes her both... + Read More
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Series: Kalamata's Kitchen Hardcover Sarah Thomas 9780593307915 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jul 20, 2021

Dora the Explorer meets No Reservations in this delicious picture book debut! Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters.Grown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata’s kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere….Tomorrow is Kalamata’s first day at a new school, and she’s nervous! What if the kids aren’t friendly? Or worse, what if they don’t like alligators!? If only K... + Read More
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Series: Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know Paperback Samira Ahmed 9781641292313 $13.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 06, 2021

Discover New York Times bestseller Samira Ahmed’s romantic, sweeping adventure through the streets of Paris told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, continents, and the lives of two young Muslim women fighting to write their own stories. Smash the patriarchy. Eat all the pastries. It’s August in Paris and 17-year-old Khayyam Maquet—American, French, Indian, Muslim—is at a crossroads. This holiday with her parents should be a dream trip for the budding art historian. But her maybe-ex-boyfriend is ghosting her, she might have just... + Read More
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Series: Storytelling Math Bracelets for Bina's Brothers Hardcover Rajani LaRocca 9781623541293 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 20, 2021

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns—and her brothers.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it ea... + Read More
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Series: Storytelling Math Bracelets for Bina's Brothers Paperback Rajani LaRocca 9781623541989 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 20, 2021

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns—and her brothers.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it ea... + Read More
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Series: Fatima's Great Outdoors Hardcover Ambreen Tariq 9781984816955 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021

An immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCampingFatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping trip! The school week might not have gone as planned, but outdoors, Fatima can achieve anything. She sets up a tent with her father, builds a fire with her mother, and survives an eight-legged mutant spider (a daddy longlegs with an impressive shadow) with her sister. At t... + Read More
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Series: Chicken Talk Around the World Hardcover Carole Lexa Schaefer 9781632172914 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 16, 2021

Explore world languages and different cultures as we see—and hear—grandmothers’ chickens in the United States, Mexico, Kenya, Japan, India, and France, in this delightful book that introduces children to cultural diversity.Kid-friendly text full of onomatopoeia and simple international vocabulary makes Chicken Talk Around the World a great read-aloud. Bright, charming illustrations show multigenerational families and chickens in different environments, celebrating cultural diversity; as well as universal elements, such as the special relationsh... + Read More
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Series: American Betiya Hardcover Anuradha D. Rajurkar 9781984897152 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Mar 09, 2021

A luminous story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship. Perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon, Erika Sanchez and Jandy Nelson.Praise for American BetiyaA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022A YALSA Best Best Fiction for Young AdultsA Cosmopolitan Best 100 Books of All TimeA Book Riot best YA Book of 2021A South Asia Book Award 2022 honoreeA Children’s Cooperative 2022 Best Book of the YearA 2022 Nerdy Book Club Best Novel Award WinnerRani Kelkar has never ... + Read More
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Series: Laxmi's Mooch Hardcover Shelly Anand 9781984815651 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 02, 2021

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl’s journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over—on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.With her parents’ help, Laxmi learns that hair isn’t just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, rega... + Read More
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Series: Dragons in a Bag The Dragon Thief Paperback Zetta Elliott 9781524770525 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 12, 2021

Stealing a baby dragon was easy! Hiding it is a little more complicated, in this sequel to reviewer favorite Dragons in a Bag.Jaxon had just one job--to return three baby dragons to the realm of magic. But when he got there, only two dragons were left in the bag. His best friend's sister, Kavita, is a dragon thief!Kavita only wanted what was best for the baby dragon. But now every time she feeds it, the dragon grows and grows! How can she possibly keep it secret? Even worse, stealing it has upset the balance between the worlds. The gates to the... + Read More
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Series: The Hero Next Door A We Need Diverse Books Anthology Paperback Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 9780525646334 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 05, 2021

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more.Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes ... + Read More
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Series: Count Me In Paperback Varsha Bajaj 9780525517269 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 25, 2020

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door—after all, they’ve avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina’s grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he’s actually a nice, funny kid. But one afternoon something unimaginable happens—the three of them are assaulted by a stranger who ... + Read More
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Series: Fauja Singh Keeps Going The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon Hardcover Simran Jeet Singh 9780525555094 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 25, 2020

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community.Every step forward is a victory.Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew ... + 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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Series: Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy Hardcover Tara Dairman 9780525518068 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 12, 2020

Extreme weather affects two children's lives in very different ways and shows how the power of nature can bring us together.One girl. One boy. Their lives couldn't be more different.While she turns her shoulder to sandstorms and blistering winds, he cuffs his pants when heavy rains begin to fall. As the weather becomes more severe, their families and animals must flee to safety--and their destination shows that they might be more alike than they seem. The journeys of these two children experiencing weather extremes in India highlight the power ... + Read More
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Series: The Bridge Home Paperback Padma Venkatraman 9781524738136 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Apr 14, 2020

“Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers.”—Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times Bestseller Amal UnboundFour determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman’s stirring middle-grade debut.Life is harsh on the teeming streets of Chennai, India, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji di... + Read More
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Series: Witchlight (A Graphic Novel) Paperback Jessi Zabarsky 9780593119990 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 14, 2020

Love—loss—witches—this YA fantasy graphic novel has it all! This thoughtful, emotional story will entrance you with its moving story and organic artwork.Lelek is a witch.That’s all Sanja knows when she meets Lelek in the marketplace. But Lelek is hiding something—and as her life begins to intersect with Sanja’s, all that she’s kept to herself starts to come to light. Secrets, friendship, and magic all come together as Lelek gets closer and closer to uncovering the truth about her past….Witchlight is a wonderful queer adventure filled with frien... + Read More
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Series: 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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Series: Nevertheless, We Persisted 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage Paperback Amy Klobuchar 9781524771997 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 15, 2019

A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, including Senator Amy Klobuchar, actress Alia Shawkat, actor Maulik Pancholy, poet Azure Antoinette, teen activist Gavin Grimm, and many, many others, each writing about a time in their youth when they were held back because of their race, gender, or sexual identity—but persisted.“Aren’t you a terrorist?” “There are no roles for people who look like you.” “That’s a sin.” “No girls allowed.” They’ve heard it all. Actress Alia Shawkat ref... + Read More
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Series: The Tale of the Tiger Slippers Hardcover Jan Brett 9780399170744 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 17, 2019

Jan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.Set in India, this gorgeous reimagining of the classic Middle Eastern folk tale “Abu Kassem’s Slippers” features a poor tiger cub who is a very hard worker. His mother weaves him slippers to protect his feet from stones and thorns, and they allowed him to prosper—first making bricks, then building houses, and eventually becoming very wealthy. He continues to wear them until someone questions why such a prominent person would wear such ... + Read More
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Series: This Is Our Baby, Born Today Board book Varsha Bajaj 9781984814135 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 10, 2019

The perfect book to celebrate how the world rejoices when a baby is born.With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even some dancing peacocks heralding this little one’s arrival, it is apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by all!Varsha Bajaj’s lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler’s enchanting scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family celebrate the importance of family and community in every child’s life. Set in the lush wilds of India, this is an endearing, beautifully illustrated tribute to... + Read More
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Series: Baby's First Holidays Baby's First Diwali Board book DK 9781465485397 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Sep 03, 2019

Celebrate Diwali with this delightful baby board book that little ones will adore.The bright and colorful images in this book are the perfect way to discover Diwali together. From the shining diya lamps that gave the festival its name, to colorful flower decorations, to sweet treats, Baby’s First Diwali features all the familiar favorites associated with India’s biggest and brightest holiday.An ideal baby gift to develop early learning, the simple pictures and sentences promote language skills, and the small, padded format is perfect for babies... + Read More
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Series: Count Me In Hardcover Varsha Bajaj 9780525517245 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 27, 2019

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door—after all, they’ve avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina’s grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he’s actually a nice, funny kid. But one afternoon something unimaginable happens—the three of them are assaulted by a stranger who ... + Read More
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Series: The Night Diary Paperback Veera Hiranandani 9780735228528 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 23, 2019

In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal, and hopeful tale of India’s partition, and of one girl’s journey to find a new home in a divided country.It’s 1947, and India, newly freed from British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. Many people are killed crossing borders as tensions among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and others flare. Nisha, who has always carried two parts in her: Muslim and Hindu, doesn’t know which side she has to be on or why she must choose.Nis... + Read More
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Series: Poetree Hardcover Shauna LaVoy Reynolds 9780399539121 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 19, 2019

A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry.The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides to test her theory, and so begins a heartwarming poetic... + Read More
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Series: Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1 Hardcover Johnny Marciano 9781524787202 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 26, 2019

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The Last Kids on EarthKlawde is not your average cat. He’s an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He’s cruel. He’s cunning. He’s brilliant…and he’s about to become Raj Banerjee’s best friend. Whether he likes it or not.Klawde had everything. Sharp claws. Fine fur. And, being the High Commander of the planet Lyttyrboks, an entire world of warl... + Read More
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Series: Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: Enemies #2 Hardcover Johnny Marciano 9781524787226 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 26, 2019

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The Last Kids on EarthKlawde is not your basic cat. He’s an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He’s cruel. He’s cunning. He’s brilliant…and he’s also Raj Banerjee’s best friend.Klawde and Raj are back! As summer turns to fall, our favorite warlord cat remains in his pitiful exiled existence. But Raj has an even scarier prospect than cosmic e... + Read More
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Series: DK LIFE STORIES DK Life Stories: Gandhi Paperback Diane Bailey 9781465478429 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 08, 2019

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to win his country's freedom.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for ki... + Read More
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Series: Love, Hate and Other Filters Paperback Samira Ahmed 9781616959999 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 08, 2019

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this unforgettable debut novel, an Indian-American Muslim teen copes with Islamophobia, cultural divides among peers and parents, and a reality she can neither explain nor escape. Seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds. There’s the proper one her parents expect for their good Indian daughter: attending a college close to their suburban Chicago home and being paired off with an older Muslim boy her mom deems “suitable.” And then there is the world of her dreams: going to film school and living in New ... + Read More
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Series: Once Upon A Con Geekerella A Fangirl Fairy Tale Paperback Ashley Poston 9781683690436 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 May 15, 2018

Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale romance—now in paperback, with a special Starfield bonus scene!Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom. Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball,... + Read More