Pajammin’ by Ziggy Marley illustrator Letícia Moreno from HarperCollins Inspired by Bob Marley’s iconic song “Jamming,” this joyful picture book by eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley about a fun-filled pajama party celebrates screen-free family time, creativity, and connection. Join a family’s pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, … Continue reading Pajammin’
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The One and Only Rumi
The One and Only Rumi by Rabiah York illustrator Maneli Manouchehri from Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin Random House) The inspiring story of Rumi’s journey from a young refugee to a renowned poet shows how his childhood helped shape his poetry. Young Muhammad adores his home, and he loves waking up each day to the sound of … Continue reading The One and Only Rumi
Dragonflies of Glass: The Story of Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls
Dragonflies of Glass: The Story of Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls by Susan Goldman Rubin illustrator Susanna Chapman from Abrams From award-winning kids’ nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, and radiantly illustrated by Susanna Chapman, the picture book Dragonflies of Glass celebrates the innovation, determination, and ambition of the brilliant woman artist behind the world-famous Tiffany glass In … Continue reading Dragonflies of Glass: The Story of Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls
Once Upon My Dads’ Divorce
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce Written by Seamus Kirst Illustrated by Noémie Gionet Landry from Magination Press / the American Psychological Association Helps children understand the divorce of same-sex parents and how a child’s living situation may change. Once upon a time, Grayson’s life was like a fairy tale. He lived in a big brick house … Continue reading Once Upon My Dads’ Divorce
J Is for Judy
J Is for Judy: Classic Hollywood's Leading Ladies from A to Z Written by Robert John Allman Illustrated by Peter Emmerich from Doubleday Books for Children From Audrey Hepburn to Zsa Zsa Gabor, here is a star-studded alphabet book featuring the greatest ladies of the classic era of American movies. Brought to you by the creators … Continue reading J Is for Judy
Harlem World
Harlem World: How Hip Hop's Super Showdown Changed Music Forever by Jonathan Mael from Johns Hopkins University Press A thrilling narrative history of how one rap battle in New York transformed American culture forever. July 3, 1981, was a pivotal night for the future of America's newest art form: hip hop. In New York's Harlem … Continue reading Harlem World
Call Me Calvin
Call Me Calvin Written by Mary Vander Plas Illustrated by André Ceolin From Albert Whitman & Company Calvin's dad has always called him "Little Man," but Calvin realizes he isn’t done being a kid. Ever since Calvin was born, he’s been Dad’s “Little Man.” At first Calvin liked the special nickname the two of them … Continue reading Call Me Calvin
We Share This School
We Share This School: A Community Book Written by Dan Saks Illustrated by Brooke Smart from Rise x Penguin Workshop ABOUT WE SHARE THIS SCHOOL A rhyming, heartfelt celebration of school communities and the vital role they play in young children’s lives. This formative board book is an appreciation of school communities and the many ways … Continue reading We Share This School
The Women Who Built Hollywood
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera by Susan Goldman Rubin from Astra House Publishing Discover the electrifying untold stories of the pioneering and groundbreaking women of Old Hollywood in this nonfiction book perfect for young movie buffs and budding feminists alike. While recent phenomena like #OscarsSoWhite have … Continue reading The Women Who Built Hollywood
I Am DJ Michelle: How a Nine-Year-Old DJ Became a Global Phenomenon
I Am DJ Michelle: How a Nine-Year-Old DJ Became a Global Phenomenon by Michelle Rasul as told to Rabiah York from Blackstone Audio For young readers inspired by bestselling autobiographies such as Essentially Charli and Reach for the Skai comes the extraordinary true story of how a ten-year-old DJ from Dubai became an international superstar, as told in her … Continue reading I Am DJ Michelle: How a Nine-Year-Old DJ Became a Global Phenomenon
Global Warning
Global Warning by Steven B. Frank from Clarion Books A group of 12-year-old friends concerned about climate change proposes a new way to save the earth: amending the U.S. Constitution. Their project propels these activists on an amazing journey across America—and all the way to Norway—with plenty of outside-the-box hijinks and civil disobedience, as … Continue reading Global Warning
1-2-3 Scream!
1-2-3 Scream! by R.U. Ginns illustrator Javier Espila from Delacorte Press Get ready to scream with this collection of hillarifying—hilariously terrifying—tales, fully-illustrated and perfect for scary story lovers who are looking for a side of humor to go with their helpings of horror. Stop! Unless you want to be scared, do NOT read this book. These tales … Continue reading 1-2-3 Scream!
Mango All the Time
Mango All the Time by Cas Hyman illustrator Frank Morrison from Sterling Children’s Books In the exciting conclusion to the Mango Delight trilogy, Mango goes to Hollywood and becomes the star of a television series! Mango Delight Fuller is ready for her next big break, which just might be in Hollywood! So she heads to California and … Continue reading Mango All the Time
Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants
Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants by Russell Ginns illustrator Barbara Fisinger from Delacorte Books for Young Readers Take another super-big globe-trotting, plaid pants-spotting adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the fourth book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and the Secret series, and classics like Holes … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants
Sing and Shout
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson by Susan Goldman Rubin from Highlights This comprehensive biography, written by the celebrated nonfiction author of Coco Chanel and Give Us the Vote, Susan Goldman Rubin, who explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson. When faced with the decision to remain silent or be ostracized, Paul Robeson chose to sing, … Continue reading Sing and Shout
Mango in the City
Mango in the City (aka Summer in the City): Mango Delight #2 by Cas Hyman from Union Square Kids Get ready, world – Mango’s about to become a star! In this sequel to Mango Delight, the delightful heroine’s adventures – and misadventures – continue as she prepares to make her off-Broadway debut. Where Mango goes, drama is sure to … Continue reading Mango in the City
Give Us the Vote!
Give Us the Vote!: Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot by Susan Goldman Rubin from Holiday House The corruption, activism, heroic efforts, and ongoing struggles for the right to vote are chronicled by the award-winning nonfiction author of Coco Chanel and Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson. For over 200 years, people have marched, … Continue reading Give Us the Vote!
Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball
Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball by Russell Ginns from Delacorte / Random House Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes. At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball
Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs
Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs by Russell Ginns illustrator Barbara Fisinger from Delacorte / Random House The second book in the Samantha Spinner series, following Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans and preceding Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball. Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother Nipper in the second book in this … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs
Class Action
Class Action by Steven B. Frank from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt NO. MORE. HOMEWORK. That’s what sixth grader Sam Warren tells his teacher while standing on top of his desk. He's fed up with doing endless tasks from the time he gets home to the time he goes to sleep. Suspended for his protest, Sam decides to fight back. He recruits his … Continue reading Class Action
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress by Susan Goldman Rubin from Abrams Award-winning author of Give Us the Vote and Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson, Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the best known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco’s development as … Continue reading Coco Chanel
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans by Russell Ginns from Delacorte / Random House Get ready for round-the-world adventure with Sam Spinner and her brother Nipper in the first book in a new hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes. This is the first title in … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Mango Delight
Mango Delight by Cas Hyman illustrator Frank Morrison from Sterling What happens when your BFF becomes your EFF . . . EX-Friend-Forever? When seventh-grader Mango Delight Fuller accidentally breaks her BFF Brooklyn’s new cell phone, her life falls apart. She loses her friends and her spot on the track team, and even costs her father his job as … Continue reading Mango Delight
Armstrong & Charlie
Armstrong & Charlie by Steven B. Frank from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Charlie isn’t looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he’ll finish it. And when he does, he’ll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn’t looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a … Continue reading Armstrong & Charlie