"Ruby Logan has always wanted to be seen. With a trouble-making older brother and a demanding baby sister, she's invisible in the middle. So when her teacher Mr. Cooper-a cool, funny guy everyone loves-is forced to shut down his YouTube Channel "Coop's Class," Ruby's one chance at feeling special is shot.
With internet fame off the table, Ruby and her friends focus on an upcoming overnight field trip-until the principal announces it's cancelled because someone stole the admission fee. Days later, an anonymous tip says to check Mr. Cooper's desk. To everyone's shock, the money is there, and Mr. Cooper is removed; investigation pending.
But there's no way Mr. Cooper did this. Using journalism techniques they learned in class, Ruby and her friends do their own digging to clear his name. As the clues pile up and the suspect list grows, Ruby finally makes some headway. And what she finds will challenge everything she believed. No, Mr. Cooper didn't steal the money, but he might have done something else. And maybe Ruby knew about it all along…"
"The extraordinary biography of Salif Keïta, a Malian singer born with albinism, who overcame all odds to become a musical and social justice icon reminding all who hear his voice, they can accomplish anything.
Salif Keïta was born in the Malian village Djoliba in West Africa. While his parents were as dark as the night sky, Salif was born with skin as white as lamb's wool. Some of his family's neighbors were frightened by Salif's albinism. Others questioned whether Salif was fit to live, making his mother hold him close.
But as Salif grew, trying to keep him safe from harm was like trying to hold the harmattan wind in his mother's hands. Even though the sun would make Salif's skin blister painfully, he always went back for more. The life outside his family's hut called to him.
Music called to Salif, too, and helped him forget the pain of being different. He was captivated by the griots who would come to serenade his family. But when Salif once spied an unattended balafon, tempted to strike its keys, Salif's father admonished him: 'Remember who you are,' he said. 'We Keïtas do not play music.'
The Keïta family were warriors, hunters and farmers. They were not musicians. But still Salif could not forget how music made him feel, how when he sang, his voice pierced through his pain allowing him to wail triumphantly at everyone and everything that made him feel powerless and ugly.
So, at age eighteen Salif decided to hitch a ride to the city to see if he could make a living through song.
Karen Ehrhardt's lyrical, affecting words paired with Colin Bootman's dynamic, lush art meld effortlessly to chronicle the untold story of a legend whose music and resilience has influenced and inspired generations."
"A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic in the third title in this epic adventure series, taking the reader on a journey to the very edges of the ice. Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman.
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"A lyrical picture book biography of India's boxing champion Mary Kom--a young girl who followed her insticts and left her beloved village and family to pursue a career that would take her farther from home than she ever imagined.
Mangte Chungnejang Kom (Mary Kom for short) was born to a poor family of tenant farmers in the tiny village of Kangathei, in Manipur, India. Before and after school, Mary hauls bags of rice and buckets of water, and she plows rice fields with water buffalo. Despite her small frame, Mary is incredibly strong, and she dreams of becoming rich and famous like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, the martial arts stars who she watches on her small TV. She longs to lift her family out of poverty.
When her athletic talents are finally noticed and an opportunity to leave her beloved village for a career in sports arises, she uses her homegrown grit and determination to fight her way through gender, size, and class stereotypes. Ingeniously told in the format of a ten-round boxing match, Magnificent Mary is the story of a small girl from a small village who went on to become a national hero and India's first ever female boxing star."
"Celebrate the creator of the world’s first Black Barbie in this inspiring story about Kitty Black Perkins, the visionary toy designer who helped define the course of Barbie’s history.
Ever since she was little, Kitty Black Perkins loved making clothes for dolls. She’d cut the materials using paper, creating outfits and accessories from a rainbow of colors and patterns. So when she saw an ad to work for Mattel designing clothes for Barbie, she jumped at the opportunity. But it never felt right to Kitty that all the dolls had the same skin tone, and she wished there was a Barbie that looked like her and her family and neighbors back home in South Carolina.
This inspiring true story celebrates the life of Kitty Black Perkins, whose creativity and confidence led to the production, manufacturing, and marketing of the first Black Barbie doll. It’s a radiant portrait of the woman who dared to see herself in Barbie, allowing children to do the same."
"Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill has made a career of speaking the truth, standing up for what's right, and being unapologetic and unbothered. Now she brings her life story and inspirations to young readers in an inspiring picture book illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Jessica Gibson.
Jemele Hill first became unapologetic when playing sports with the boys on the athletic fields of Detroit. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, she went on to be an award-winning journalist at the highest levels of her profession — and often the only woman or person of color in the room. She faced down her bosses, team owners, and even the President, and through it all remained proudly herself. Now she shares the story of her growing up, alongside the stories of the unconventional women who inspire her, including a wide range of thinkers, creators, and performers:
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett
- Shirley Chisholm
- Zora Neale Hurston
- Ruth E. Carter
- Mary J. Blige
- Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Amy Sherald
- Coco Gauff
Being unapologetic is a form of persistence for Black women, who are often asked to be less, to be smaller, to make way for someone else. Young readers will see themselves on the pages of this beautifully illustrated book and come back to these inspiring stories again and again to help them stand tall and be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU. "
"A tween girl's picture-perfect life is turned upside down when her genius inventor Mom turns out to be a fraud-but with the help of an unexpected new friend and her love of music, she begins to learn how to stand on her feet again-in this heartwarming novel with a surprise twist ending from beloved author Elly Swartz.
Meet Grace Millstein. A guitar-playing, sixth grader who loves her life. She has the perfect friends at her fancy prep school, a caring family, and the best mom, Jade. A genius inventor, Jade recently discovered a new technology that predicts how viruses will mutate. Now, everyone in town wants to invest in her company.
But just after her twelfth birthday, Grace learns a terrible truth. Turns out, Grace's mom is a fraud. Her business is a shell of lies.
Grace's perfect life is gone.
Forced to start over, the only good thing about her new neighborhood is the mysterious boy who keeps popping up wherever she goes. But Grace's new friend is keeping secrets, too. Big ones. And unless Grace learns to embrace herself-and the past she's hiding-she might never learn the truth about either of them."
"Ready? Set. Blast off!! Everyone's favorite food besties are entering Farefield Elementary's science fair! Will Pizza and Taco have the most out-of-this-world project ever? Find out in book #12 of the popular chapter book graphic novel series!
Pizza and Taco need to figure out what they want their science fair project to be. Think. Think. Think. What would be the coolest, most awesome project ever? A super-sonic spaceship! With Taco's art supplies and items from Pizza's garage, they have all they need to build the best rocket ever! Pizza and Taco are ready to blast off! Or are they?
This hilarious young graphic novel series with chapters will tickle kids' funny bones and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.
Readers will be hungry to read every book in the series! Look for these Pizza and Taco stories...and many more!
Coolest Club Ever!
Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!
Go Viral!"
"From social media star and disability advocate Molly Burke comes a sweet story of friendship, connection, and accessibility―as told by Burke’s real-life guide dog, Eltie
Like most dogs, Eltie loves belly rubs, playing in the grass, and spending time with his human, Molly. But there’s something that makes Elite different than the other pups at the playground―Eltie’s got a job! His best friend Molly is blind, and she needs Eltie’s help to navigate the world. Eltie helps Molly get to class, finds what she wants in the cafeteria (and doesn’t take a bite even though it smells really good), and plays with Molly at the park. Join Molly and Eltie as they work together through the school day and learn all about the important ways guide dogs help their humans."
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Day with No Words Tiffany Hammond is a new picture book centering an Autistic young boy and celebrating friendship and inclusivity.
Rainy days are perfect for museum visits, and Aidan is excited to learn. But with the umbrella weather comes long lines and loud sounds. As with others with Autism, these sensations overwhelm Aidan. His brain gets fuzzy and his eyes get blurry, and he grunts, shouts, and slaps his chest to express his feelings.
Some people don’t know why Aidan reacts this way. Rather than trying to understand him, they stare at him strangely and whisper, making him feel like he doesn’t belong, that he should leave. But just because Aidan communicates in different ways, doesn’t mean he should hide himself.
Then another child reaches out, not with judgment but with curiosity. She invites Aidan to explore the exhibits with her, and this one act of kindness makes a world of difference. With the help of his dad and his new friend, Aidan is able to be himself, proving to others and to himself that he belongs.
From the bestselling author and creator of the Fidgets and Fries platform comes a touching, engaging picture book that encourages us all to create a more inclusive, welcoming world."
"From bestselling author Katie Cotugno comes a charming new chapter-book series about a plucky seven-year-old who can see things other people miss, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean
For as long as Penelope can remember, her grandma has had a super-secret pen pal. After years of wondering, Penelope and her sister Pearl are determined to find out who their grandma has been writing to all this time. Could it be Quinn, the glamorous tailor? Could it be Mr. Lee, the kind man who runs the grocery store?
Penelope can't wait to investigate this mystery with her sister, but the longer they look for the secret pen pal, the less excited Pearl seems. Can Penelope solve the mystery before Pearl loses interest, or has her sister outgrown their adventures together?"
"A girl fights to out-perform the competition at an elite cheerleading camp in this first book in the drama-filled Top of the Pyramid middle grade series.
Emerson Prescott might be one of the most popular girls in school, but she isn’t so sure she has any real friends anymore. She does know that she’s the best cheerleader at Fairview Middle School, that she’s smarter than her classmates think, and that she works harder than anyone gives her credit for.
When Em’s ex-cheerleader, image-obsessed mom ships her off to Cheer-a-Bration, an elite sleepaway cheer camp, Em can tell right away that this is no middle school tryout. The athletes are top-tier, the stakes are high, and the competition is fierce…not to mention, she’s surrounded by potential friends, frenemies, and even crushes.
Emerson is willing to do anything to get, and stay, on top. But can she trust her newfound friendships to catch her if she falls?"
