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 "Zeyna Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Shafaq Khan"
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 "No More Gnomes: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Beth Mills"
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 "Displaced: An Interview with Author Patrick Ochieng"
by Carol Hinz, Associate Publisher Although picture books are not long in terms of page count, they often take multiple years to make. Today I’d like to share a peek behind the scenes at the journey of The Library in the Woods by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and R. Gregory Christie.Read more "The Library in the Woods: A Picture Book’s Journey"
Our fall Spanish and bilingual books are here! This season’s collection includes fresh translations of popular titles, original Spanish-language works, and engaging nonfiction designed to support language learning and cultural exploration.Read more "Build Your Spanish Collection with Our Fall Releases"
The bell rings, the doors fly open, and in come the dinos! Diplo, Compy, the Twins and more return to the page in Dino-School by Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott. Whether they’re decorating the classroom, celebrating the 100th day of school, or racing across the schoolyard during Field Day, the dinos of Room 3 are […]Read more "Dino-School: An Interview with Author Lisa Wheeler"