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by Tanya Guerrero (Author)From Tanya Guerrero, the author of All You Knead Is Love and How to Make Friends with the Sea, comes Adrift, an upper middle grade contemporary story of survival and grief about two biracial Filipino cousins whose resilience is tested when one of them is lost at sea.Cousins Coral and Isa are so close that they're practically siblings; their mothers are sisters, and the two girls grew up on the same small island. When Coral and her parents leave on a months-long sea v...

Love as Invasive Species: Poems - Paperback

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by Ellen Kombiyil (Author)Shame has kept so many women's stories silenced, with a cultural lineage of lack that asks women to give up their own desire while simultaneously performing cultural expectations of desire for others. Part excavation, part interrogation, and part subsequent untethering from this inheritance, the poems in Ellen Kombiyil's magisterial Love as Invasive Species recognize that gender, class, capitalism, and legislation compound these issues that have stalked women for gen...

To the Tenth Generation: God's Heart for Your Family, Far Into the Future - Hardcover

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by Ray Ortlund (Author), Jani Ortlund (Author) In the midst of family life, most days are too busy to think far into the future. Then once the children are grown, family life can feel like mostly memories, often tinged with regrets. And the future? More worries and fears, laden with unknowns. But you and your family right now, whatever your ages, whatever you're facing, are living within a much larger story than you might realize. Your faithful efforts today matter. They are how God himself ...

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by Bradley Waller (Author)Ben found himself to be a great writer, though no one else felt the same. Blinded by his unfounded self-confidence, he refused to take advice from anyone, including a famous author who visits the shop where he works. Ben is offered an opportunity to become the famous writer he desires to be, but there is a price, --his soul. Ben must then deal with the consequences of selling something so priceless and try to find a way to redeem himself. Along the way, Ben learns wh...

Las Magn?ficas Plantitas Bailadoras de Mam? (Mam?'s Magnificent Dancing Plantita S) - Hardcover

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by Jes?s Trejo (Author), Eliza Kinkz (Illustrator)In this Spanish-language companion to Mamá's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas, little Jesús is given the very important task of tending to Mamá's houseplants one afternoon. From sharing his best jokes with the Golden Pothos to dancing with the Peace Lily, he's the best Chief Plant Officer in town-- until things take an unexpected turn . . . When Jesús gets home after school, he has his usual routine: do homework, daydream, do small chores here an...

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by Rebecca Walker (Author), Maria Diaz Perera (Illustrator)A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about precious times between caregivers and children. This charming story is inspired by the theory that spending just 20 minutes of quality time a day between a caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways. Time for Us was written from Rebecca's own experience as a working mother struggling to make time for her son, which shows us the importance of finding time to...

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by Angela Ahn (Author)Evan Park has always faced obstacles in getting his father's approval, but an actual obstacle race has some surprising results. A new middle-grade novel from the author of the critically acclaimed Peter Lee's Notes from the Field. Unlike his dad, Evan Park does not like team sports -- no matter how hard he tries. And when an accident causes Evan to break his wrist, he is determined that once he heals, he'll work on finding his thing. Alone. Inspired by his athletic physi...

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by C. K. Malone (Author), Shelly Swann (Illustrator)A gorgeously illustrated story about loss, community, and bringing comfort to others. Every year on All Souls Day, Mara and her grandparents visit homes in their neighborhood to bring comfort and a song to those mourning the death of a loved one. But this year, Mara and Nene have lost Popi. As Nene leads Mara through their yearly ritual, Mara compares her own grief to that of each neighbor they visit. Then she catches sight of the frozen tea...

Etta Extraordinaire Goes to the White House - Hardcover

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by Roda Ahmed (Author), Chloe Burgett (Illustrator), Charnaie Gordon (Author)Etta Extraordinaire is back, and she's heading to Washington!Etta can't think of anything more extraordinary than a field trip to the nation's presidential suite in Washington, DC. When she and her class arrive at the White House, they are faced with a decision: What activity should they choose? With the spirit of democracy in the air, the class submits their ballots and Etta's brilliant idea gets picked: a pinktasti...

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Before You Were Here: Where We Come From, What We're Made Of, and How We Got Here - Hardcover

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by Scott Westerfeld (Author), Jessica Lanan (Illustrator)Dive into a vibrant celebration of our connection to the natural world in this stunning picture book perfect for fans of Matt de la Pe?a and Loren Long's LOVE and Jason Chin's THE UNIVERSE IN YOU. Before you were here, you were everywhere... You were once the sunshine when it struck the trees. You were water, powerful enough to wear away mountains. You were soil deep beneath the earth. Now that you're here, the world waits for you. Ever...

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by Karla Arenas Valenti (Author)A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who'd journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. From the acclaimed author of Lotería comes a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism. Ten-year-old Lola has always been touched by magic. In her Mexico City home, built around a towering tree, she is accustomed to enchanted blooms that change with the seasons, a sandbox that spits out mysterious treas...

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by Andrea Cruz Floren (Author), Andrea Cruz Floren (Illustrator)From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place. Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo's orange groves: There's magic! There's mischief! There's monstruos! But Clara's never been to the orange groves. And she's determined to change that. So when her ...

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by Lucy Fleming (Author), Lucy Fleming (Illustrator)Facing big changes is easier when loved ones are by your side in this story of a tiny leaf girl told by a New York Times best-selling illustrator. High up in the leafy branches of a tree lives a leaf girl named Oak and her family. Oak loves nothing more than playing with her animal friends of the forest--dancing with Squirrel and holding toadstool tea parties with the bumbling bugs. But as the season begins to change, and a slight chill fill...

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by Christina Matula (Author), Tracy Subisak (Illustrator), Erica Lyons (Author)This beautiful tribute to fall festivals--Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot--celebrates family, multicultural heritage, and the bounty of the season. Give this to readers who love Two New Years and The Very Best Sukkah. It's time for Ruby and her family to celebrate two extra-special harvest holidays. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, she and Nainai pick out fruit, nuts, and red chrysanthemums from the store. And with Zayd...

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by Hilary McKay (Author), Matt Rockefeller (Illustrator)From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes an enchanting illustrated middle grade novel in the spirit of Matilda about a lonely orphan who dreams of escaping her ghastly aunt and uncle. Rosa has always believed there is magic in the world. Or at least, she hopes there is. She lost her parents when she was four, and her aunt and uncle moved into her home not long after, transforming it from a messy place of love and warmth to a cold wor...

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by Grace Seo Chang (Author), David Chang (Contribution by), Jaime Kim (Illustrator)A debut picture book that celebrates birthdays, family, and a time-honored Korean tradition, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim and a recipe from renowned chef and TV personality David Chang. Maia wakes up on her birthday to a delicious smell brewing in the kitchen. Her family is making Miyeok guk, one of her favorite foods! miyeok guk is seaweed soup that new moms eat after givin...

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Baby Dunks-A-Lot: A Picture Book - Hardcover

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by Jayson Tatum (Author), Sam Apple (Author), Parker-Nia Gordon (Illustrator)NBA champion Jayson Tatum scores with this hilarious tale of a baby turned basketball superstar! Inspired by Jayson Tatum's life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate. Coathored by Sam Apple and featuring Parker-Nia Gordon's sweet and appealing art, Baby Dunks-a-Lot is "delightful . . .silly and sporty in equal meas...

Kwame Crashes the Underworld - Hardcover

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by Craig Kofi Farmer (Author)Discover a stunning middle grade fantasy about a boy hurled into the Ghanaian underworld to help his grandmother save humanity, perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld...

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by Helen Yoon (Author), Helen Yoon (Illustrator)While Daddy is busy wrangling a mud-happy dog, someone else is collecting lots and lots of pinecones. Helen Yoon brings back the parent-child duo from Off-Limits in a droll celebration of high enthusiasm. Daddy is a bit distracted on their autumn walk, while his curious child only has eyes for one of nature's small wonders: a pinecone! And look, another pinecone! And another! In fact, she could gather an entire collection--an entire extended fam...

Abuelita's Gift: A D?a de Muertos Story - Hardcover

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by Mariana R?os Ram?rez (Author), Sara Palacios (Illustrator)Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios. Julieta is excited for Abuelita's spirit to visit on Día de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. Howev...

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by Aya Ghanameh (Author), Aya Ghanameh (Illustrator)"The story of a Palestinian family's ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye. It's 1967 in Nablus, Palestine. Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from t...

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by Antwan Eady (Author), Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator), Jarrett Pumphrey (Illustrator)The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childhood in the rural south. Here's a farm stand that represents the importance of family, community, and hope. Every stand has a story.This one is mine. Saturday is for harvesting. And one little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in th...

The Twelve Hours of Christmas - Hardcover

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by Jenn Bailey (Author), Bea Jackson (Illustrator)In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays. In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me...a kitten underneath the Christmas tree! It's December 25th, and one big family isn't wasting a minute of this special day! Grandparents arrive, cousins build ...

Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow: (Tv Book, Pop Culture Picture Book) - Hardcover

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by Micol Ostow (Author), Cecilia Messina (Illustrator)Take a walk down memory lane with the Gilmore Girls as they reminisce on the moments that made Stars Hollow the perfect home for a young mother and daughter. Full-color illustrations as charming as the town square, and sweet memories appropriate for fans of all ages, bring the Gilmore Girls to a new generation. Lorelai and Rory recall when they first arrived in Stars Hollow in search of a welcoming home and community. In this delightfully ...

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by Andrea Beatriz Arango (Author)A moving novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. "Trust me: this book will touch your heart." --Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish Titi Silvia leaves me by myself to unpack, but it's not like I brought a bunch of stuff.How do you prepare for the unpreparable?...

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by Jessixa Bagley (Author), Aaron Bagley (Illustrator)A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure to appeal to readers of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Sixth grader Lucy loves fantasy novels and is brand-new to middle school. GiGi is the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade (as well as everything else she does). They've only got one thing in common: fencing. Oh, and they're sisters. They never got along super well, but ever ...

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by Anne Ursu (Author)From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround us--and the ones we carry inside.The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn't fit among them. For Violet Hart--whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street--very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother rema...

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by Carolina Ixta (Author)An unforgettable YA debut about two Latina teens growing up in East Oakland as they discover that the world is brimming with messy complexities, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Erika L. S疣chez.Bel駭 Dolores Itzel del Toro wants the normal stuff: to experience love or maybe have a boyfriend or at least just lose her virginity. But nothing is normal in East Oakland. Her father left her family. She's at risk of not graduating. And Leti, her super-Catholic, nerdy...

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by Kayla Miller (Author), Kayla Miller (Illustrator)Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, Clash, and Crunch and co-author of Besties returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less-than-excited to be spending Spring Break stuck with her dad...will she be able to make the most of her trip, or will everything break apart?Spring Break is full of possibilities...but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacati...

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by Andy Rash (Author), Andy Rash (Illustrator)A boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash.Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink.We are in the perfect place at the perfect time.After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be complet...

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere - Hardcover

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by Savannah Guthrie (Author)#1 New York Times BestsellerGuthrie persuasively renders the evolution of a hard-won religious belief that makes room for imperfection and "does not require us to ignore... the sorrows we experience or the unjustness we see but to believe past it." This openhearted offering inspires. - Publishers WeeklyMostly what God does is love you.If we could believe this, really believe this, how different would we be? How different would our lives be? How different would our ...

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by Nikki Grimes (Author), Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes his understanding of his father. week after the funeralI stare in the morning mirrorAngry that my father's eyes Stare back at me. Confused and distraught after the death of his father, a boy opens an envelope he left behind and is surprised to find a map of the woods beyond their house, with one spot marked in bri...