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Zeyna Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Shafaq Khan

Set in 1970, Zeyna Lost and Found follows twelve-year-old Zeyna, a British Pakistani girl caught between two worlds—and two continents. What begins as an awkward family trip to Pakistan quickly spirals into a high-stakes search when Zeyna’s parents mysteriously vanish, leaving only cryptic clues and whispers of a jewel heist behind. With her annoying little […]Read more

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No More Gnomes: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Beth Mills

In Beth Mills’ hilarious new picture book, No More Gnomes, Herbert’s legendary manners are pushed to the brink when Ms. Goat (yes, a goat) starts filling the yard—and Herbert’s life—with an ever-growing army of rude, gnome-sized nightmares. It’s a story of politeness under pressure, lawn ornament invasion, and one boy’s noble quest to say no […]Read more

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Displaced: An Interview with Author Patrick Ochieng

Displaced is a story of everyday courage and unexpected community through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Kim. Post-election violence forces Kim and his family to flee their home in suburban Kenya. While staying in a camp for displaced persons, he struggles to adapt to his new reality. Kim gradually befriends other displaced kids, and they hatch […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Books to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

This fall is already busy with back-to-school activities, but November’s Native American Heritage Month will be here before you know it. We’ve selected a few books you can order, process, and spotlight ahead of time, ensuring your readers have authentic stories and voices to explore when the month begins.Read more

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Nafu Wants Food: An Interview with Author Subi Bosa

Set in a fantasy land inspired by the architecture of Burkina Faso, West Africa, Nafu Wants Food by Subi Bosa is a graphic novel perfect for developing readers. Nafu is Mongo Village’s resident monster and protector, so the villagers happily give Nafu all the food they want. But after greedily gobbling up the last of […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases

Let’s take a peek at what we have in store for September as students and teachers get back into full swing!Read more

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Fall 2025 YA Nonfiction Roundup: Bold Voices, Real Stories

What connects fungi, book bans, democracy, and pop music superstars? They’re all part of this fall’s exciting YA nonfiction roundup. These titles tackle everything from mental health and memoir to activism and social justice, giving teens the chance to explore their world and imagine new futures.Read more

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Trumpets of Death: A Herald of Change and Growth

For many, the forest is a place of refuge. In the new graphic novel, Trumpets of Death by debut author Simon Bournel-Bosson, the rolling hills and dense trees become a place of transformation and maturity. Read on to take a sneak peek at this stunning and contemplative exploration of intergenerational conflict and humanity’s broken bond […]Read more

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JoJo: An Interview with Author Annette M. Clayton

You asked for fun and fabulous and we’re here to deliver! Introducing the new chapter book series JoJo by Annette M. Clayton and illustrated by Carolina Vázquez. Each story follows JoJo Jupiter, who loves glitter, fashion, and the pop singer Ruby Red. And spending time with her besties is a must! Today author Annette M. […]Read more

Zeyna Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Shafaq Khan

Displaced: An Interview with Author Patrick Ochieng

Librarian Prep Post: Books to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases

Fall 2025 YA Nonfiction Roundup: Bold Voices, Real Stories

Trumpets of Death: A Herald of Change and Growth

JoJo: An Interview with Author Annette M. Clayton

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