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To Walk the Sky will find a receptive audience in nearly every age group and setting, from families of steelworkers and proud descendants of the brave skywalkers, to middle grade students learning about Native American history.

To Walk the Sky will find a receptive audience in nearly every age group and setting, from families of steelworkers and proud descendants of the brave skywalkers, to middle grade students learning about Native American history.

Olivia Abtahi does a stellar job of introducing the concept of boundaries, while cautioning readers that being super-accommodating might result in being overburdened, even by those who care about us.

Olivia Abtahi does a stellar job of introducing the concept of boundaries, while cautioning readers that being super-accommodating might result in being overburdened, even by those who care about us.

With its subtle humor and whiff of nostalgia about the inevitable passage of time, Scamp is likely to be kept on the shelf for years to come.

With its subtle humor and whiff of nostalgia about the inevitable passage of time, Scamp is likely to be kept on the shelf for years to come.

No Purchase Necessary is an entertaining, thought-provoking read rife with suspenseful twists and turns and well-drawn characters, and enlivened by the witty, appealing voice of its protagonist.

No Purchase Necessary is an entertaining, thought-provoking read rife with suspenseful twists and turns and well-drawn characters, and enlivened by the witty, appealing voice of its protagonist.

Go Tell It is an inspiring look at James Baldwin, one of America’s most important writers.

Go Tell It is an inspiring look at James Baldwin, one of America’s most important writers.

Perfect for those who are grown up and those who are still growing up, Dreamover is a nostalgic and thought-provoking experience.

Perfect for those who are grown up and those who are still growing up, Dreamover is a nostalgic and thought-provoking experience.

Dream a Dress, Dream a Poem offers a world of inspiration for young creators of many kinds.

Dream a Dress, Dream a Poem offers a world of inspiration for young creators of many kinds.

While several excellent children’s biographies of Toni Morrison already exist, And She Was Loved is a welcome addition, bound to be treasured, just like the author herself.

While several excellent children’s biographies of Toni Morrison already exist, And She Was Loved is a welcome addition, bound to be treasured, just like the author herself.

Ah, troublesome David! Who could forget the iconic, mischievous protagonist of David Shannon’s No David!, which has been a steadfast fixture in elementary school libraries for decades? In this installment, David tries his hand at funny stunts . . . with mixed results. Readers can look forward to seeing all manner of pranks—cannonballs in the pool, knocking over a display of fruit—in Shannon’s instantly recognizable, exuberant art style, which earned him a Caldecott Honor in 1998.

Ah, troublesome David! Who could forget the iconic, mischievous protagonist of David Shannon’s No David!, which has been a steadfast fixture in elementary school libraries for decades? In this installment, David tries his hand at funny stunts . . . with mixed results. Readers can…

Having trouble keeping track of the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? You’re not alone. Never fear—you probably won’t forget any more once Drew Beckmeyer’s Stalactite & Stalagmite hits shelves. We’re still remembering his clever and inventive The First Week of School, which we gave a starred review, and we’re sure this story following two “cave nubs” over millions of years will be just as entertaining.

Having trouble keeping track of the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? You’re not alone. Never fear—you probably won’t forget any more once Drew Beckmeyer’s Stalactite & Stalagmite hits shelves. We’re still remembering his clever and inventive The First Week of School, which we gave…

Kwame Alexander is a superstar in children’s literature, with over 40 books and a Newbery Medal (The Crossover) under his belt. It’s hard to think of a project more thrilling than him teaming up with acclaimed artist Charly Palmer, whose recent projects include The New Brownies Book, the cover art of John Legend’s Bigger Love, and a USPS commission to create a stamp for the Black Heritage series. How Sweet the Sound celebrates the history of Black musicians in America—from Ella Fitzgerald to Beyoncé—and provides both extensive educational material alongside its musical flair.

Kwame Alexander is a superstar in children’s literature, with over 40 books and a Newbery Medal (The Crossover) under his belt. It’s hard to think of a project more thrilling than him teaming up with acclaimed artist Charly Palmer, whose recent projects include The…

Regina Linke’s webcomic The Oxherd Boy has amassed a huge following on Instagram, with regular posts sharing inspiring quotes paired with Linke’s calming artwork, which mixes traditional Chinese gongbi painting with digital techniques. Readers will be glad to hear that soon they’ll be able to experience Linke’s work for the first time in print in Big Enough, which tells the origin story of the comic strip’s titular character.

Regina Linke’s webcomic The Oxherd Boy has amassed a huge following on Instagram, with regular posts sharing inspiring quotes paired with Linke’s calming artwork, which mixes traditional Chinese gongbi painting with digital techniques. Readers will be glad to hear that soon they’ll be able to…

After the hilarious and expressive Spider in the Well, we couldn’t wait to see what Jess Hannigan was going to do next. Luckily, she hasn’t made us wait too long! Yet another delightfully dramatic protagonist greets us in The Bear Out There, this time warning us of a scary bear—but of course, things aren’t that straightforward.

After the hilarious and expressive Spider in the Well, we couldn’t wait to see what Jess Hannigan was going to do next. Luckily, she hasn’t made us wait too long! Yet another delightfully dramatic protagonist greets us in The Bear Out There, this time warning…

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