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Book Lists & Behind-the-Scenes
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Indigo and Ida:
An Interview with Author Heather Murphy Capps
In the brand new middle grade Indigo and Ida, Indigo is an eighth-grade investigative reporter, and she’s taking the world by storm. She breaks an important story, exposing an unfair school policy, and she’s suddenly popular for the first time. But when she notices that the school’s disciplinary policies seem to be enforced especially harshly with students of color, her friends insist she’s imagining things. Indigo draws strength from the story of the trailblazing Ida B. Wells who fought for racial justice.
Today author Heather Murphy Capps joins us to discuss why she wrote this story, the origins of Indigo’s name, and the her hopes for young readers.
Keep reading to download the free discussion guide!
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Graphic Novel Roundup:
New Adventures for a New Season
With spring coming around, it’s the perfect time to pick up a new, vivid adventure. From traveling back to the middle ages to making instruments from trash, these graphic novels offer new takes and twists to enjoy.
Dig into these new additions from Lerner!
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Rise to the Sky:
An Interview with Author Rebecca E. Hirsch and Illustrator Mia Posada
Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the Sky: How the World’s Tallest Trees Grow Up. Accompanied by Mia Posada’s detailed collage illustrations, this book features the tallest tree species from around the world, including the coast redwood, the Sitka spruce, and the giant sequoia.
Today Rebecca and Mia join us to talk about how they wrote and illustrated this masterful picture book.
Read on to discover their hopes for young readers and download the free activity guide!
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Celebrate Poetry Month
Poetry is . . .
a canvas for self-expression
a gym to exercise creativity
a lab for processing emotions and complicated thoughts
a pruner for synthesizing information
a sticky note for reminders
a mixer for stirring up feelings
a bridge connecting minds and hearts.
Check out some of our most popular poetry books and click the link for resources to help you celebrate National Poetry Month with students, including downloadable poetry posters, videos of authors reading their poems, and a printable for Poem-in-Your-Pocket Day, April 27.
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Get the Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults Discussion Guide
Our free discussion guide is available now and will help educators, parents, and young adult readers explore the ideas presented in Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults.
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Grab Your Digital Copy of Strange Alliances
Xinyue, a treasure hunter turned guardian of a baby deity, has escaped death—and awakened in a strange new land. Qiliu, the boy he once called brother, has been captured by enemies—and must tamp down his rage long enough to make his next move. Faced with wolf raiders, frog royalty, and killer plants, both young men will have to choose allies carefully as powerful forces emerge.
In Seekers of the Aweto, a poetic adventure across medieval China, roguish bands of “seekers” chase a plantlike treasure that may lead to fortune and even eternal life. Acclaimed artist and storyteller Nie Jun (My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder) presents an environmental fantasy rich with mystery, betrayal, and an adorable baby deity.
Download on NetGalley >
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New Reviews and Accolades
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★ Indigo and Ida
“[A] powerful and climactic contemporary novel.”
—starred, Shelf Awareness
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★ Rise to the Sky
“Hirsch teaches basic plant biology through the example of the world’s “tallest living thing”—trees—in this awe-inspiring text…Washed in earthy browns and vivid emerald greens, Posada’s expertly rendered cut paper collage provide texture that feels touchable.”
— starred, Publishers Weekly
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The Weight of Everything
“Through Sarah’s tentative steps toward healing, Mickelson (Where I Belong) attentively showcases the mending power of tenderness, patience, and love in this moving read.“
— Publishers Weekly
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My Mommies Built a Treehouse
“Evans’s energetic digital illustrations bring wonder and humor to the narrative by highlighting elements not specifically mentioned in the text…The family works in tandem while using their individual strengths to achieve the child’s goal in this heartwarming story.”
— Shelf Awareness
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The Moon Is a Ball
“Striking artwork and sweet, funny stories about friendship make The Moon Is a Ball an amusing addition to the philosophical friends genre, alongside Winnie-the-Pooh and Frog and Toad Are Friends.”
— Shelf Awareness
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Never Give Up
“[A] fascinating and up-to-date choice for primary science, health, and women’s history units.”
— Booklist
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| ★ View All Our Latest Stars and Award Winners! ★ |
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- Indigo and Ida was named as one of the 12 best new children’s books in this roundup of April titles from Book Riot.
- Tomboy was included on this must read YA comics list from Book Riot.
- The Weight of Everything and Men of the 65th were included as a “must add” in this Spring 2023 TBR roundup from Book Riot.
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