Inspired by a Chinese creation myth, this vibrant picture book demonstrates the power of connection. Nüwa is the only person on Earth; though she loves the plants and animals surrounding her, she grows lonely with no one to talk to.... Read More
A sleepy mishap with a favorite toy leads a little penguin on a frantic search in this cheeky picture book. The little penguin takes his pink teddy bear, Mikki Olsen, everywhere with him; an ill-placed “sticky icky fish” fixes Mikki... Read More
A lesson on kindness and an ode to nature merge in this whimsical picture book about the planet we call home. As Earth prepares for the planets’ annual vacation, she gets a surprise: she’s been uninvited! When she crashes the trip,... Read More
Dynamic colored-pencil illustrations match the energy of their subject in this story of a green-thumbed grandmother. Feeding her hens and geese, composting, watering, weeding, and harvesting, it’s all in a day’s work for Granny as... Read More
Young people inherit their parents’ global project in "Vestige", a philosophical science fiction novel. A group of powerful young people decides how, and if, they want to help the world in "Vestige", a novel by an anonymous author.... Read More
In Krysta Tawlks’s suspenseful fantasy novel "Children of the Wild", a teenager inherits the power to transform into a mythological creature. In the early twentieth century, fourteen-year-old Elbert is a farm boy living in the Salinas... Read More
An older brother tries to find a moment to give his sister a present within the hustle and bustle of Lunar New Year events in this celebratory picture book. The illustrations reflect the bright colors of the festivities and linger on the... Read More
A party gone wrong leaves a community reeling in Tash McAdam’s mystery novel "No One Left but You". Since coming out as trans, Max has been ostracized by his former friends, including his crush, Danny. A kind teacher takes notice and... Read More