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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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Ivy Newt: An Interview with Derek Keilty

Meet the mind behind Ivy Newt in Miracula, a whimsical new chapter book series blending humor, adventure, and heart. Ivy Newt, a young witch, and her shape-shifting friend, Tom, find themselves caught up in perilous adventures, but they always end up making friends, helping others, and defeating bullies. The fast-paced plot gallops along with lots […]Read more

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YA Fiction Roundup: Teen Reads to Recommend

Looking for what’s new in YA? These fiction titles (plus a few you may have missed) deliver the heart, drama, and voice today’s teen readers crave.Read more

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Raised by Wolves: The Thrilling Trilogy Now in Paperback

First released in 2010, the Raised by Wolves series swept readers into a paranormal adventure filled with mystery, danger, and romance. Now readers can revisit all three novels in paperback format! Keep reading to return to the secretive world of werewolves and see the brand new covers from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn […]Read more

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Fall Into Reading with Our Ultimate Graphic Novel Roundup

As the school year settles in and fall takes hold, it’s the perfect time to share our latest graphic novels, full of thrilling quests, mysterious cases, and unforgettable characters. These titles span a range of interests and age levels, ensuring every young reader can find a captivating new story. Read on for a roundup of […]Read more

The Remarkables: A Book Launch

Do you remember those friends who had some sort of special trick? Maybe they were double-jointed. Or maybe they could touch their nose with their tongue. Well the children in The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I’ve Met — So Far! by Clotilde Perrin might have them all beat!Read more

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YA Fiction Roundup: New Titles to Add to Your Reading List

Welcome to our YA Fiction Roundup, where we spotlight our must-read spring titles perfect for your classroom or library collection. This season features many compelling stories, including Eyes Open, set in Portugal, the poignant journey of self-discovery in Ace and the Misfits and many more! These new releases are sure to captivate your readers and […]Read more

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Celebrating a Season of Stories: Our Fall 2023 Fiction Round Up

Can you believe 2023 is almost over? We sure can’t! But what a year it’s been, especially with our fall lineup of fiction titles that gave us endless adventures. From a silly wolf in underpants, stories about summer adventures in space, and more diverse stories. Let’s rewind and relive these incredible stories as we bid […]Read more

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The Knight of Little Import: An Interview with Creator Hannah Batsel

Hear ye, hear ye! The new picture book The Knight of Little Import is out in all bookstores now! Young knight Charlie lives in the town of Little Import where nothing exciting ever happens. Until . . . she discovers there are monsters all around, and only she knows what to do to help her […]Read more

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