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The Mistakes That Made Us: An Interview with Authors Charles Waters and Irene Latham

Everyone makes mistakes! The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets collects poems of various forms from twenty brave poets who share real-life blunders they made as young people…and what happened next. With gorgeous illustrations from Mercè López, each poem gives readers a look into the beautiful and sometimes painful process of growing up. […]Read more

Make a Little Wave: An Interview with Author Kerry O’Malley Cerra

Moving to a new house, making new friends, and speaking up for sharks is always hard, but Savannah gives it her best shot in Make a Little Wave. When she discovers her new friend’s family is involved in inhumanely killing endangered sharks for profit, she forces herself out of her comfort zone to stand up […]Read more

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Stokes: An Interview with Authors Ty Chapman and John Coy

He shoots! He scores! Maurice Stokes was 6’7″ and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support him. Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar is the first picture book to […]Read more

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Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: An Interview with Author Yangsook Choi

There’s nothing more delicious than a good mystery! And Keo’s grandmother reveals the best treasure in Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery by Yangsook Choi. In this heartwarming picture book, Keo’s halmoni unexpectedly comes to visit and digs a hole in the backyard. He’s not sure what’s going on, but he’s going to find out! […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Native American Indian Heritage Month

November is Native American Indian Heritage Month, a great time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples. To mark the occasion, we’ve gathered some inspiring books for young readers featuring incredible Native American figures like Jim Thorpe, the world’s greatest athlete, and Mary Golda Ross, a trailblazing aerospace engineer.Read more

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I Fuel: An Interview with Author Kelly Rice Schmitt

Follow the production of fuel from the first formation of oil to the refining process and beyond in I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World by Kelly Rice Schmitt and illustrated by Jam Dong. This fun and fact-filled picture book shares the story of where fuel comes from, how we use it, and how […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: October New Releases

Trick or treat! Just kidding, these are just treats. Check out the October new releases from Lerner.Read more

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New in Spanish: Fiction, Nonfiction, and More!

Discover the latest additions to our Spanish-language collection! Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and homes, this newest collection invites readers to explore diverse perspectives, gain knowledge, and enjoy the experience of reading in Spanish. Check out our new and upcoming titles, and get ready to add them to your very own collection!Read more

We Shall Not Be Denied: Preparing the Voters of the Future

The U.S. elections are swiftly approaching and voting remains a powerful way citizens can create change in democratic societies. We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America offers a chronological look at who could vote and who could not throughout US history.Read more

Make a Little Wave: An Interview with Author Kerry O’Malley Cerra

Stokes: An Interview with Authors Ty Chapman and John Coy

Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: An Interview with Author Yangsook Choi

I Fuel: An Interview with Author Kelly Rice Schmitt

Happy Book Birthday: October New Releases

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