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A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL? For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping...

From award-winning author Pablo Cartaya comes a deeply moving middle grade novel about a daughter and father finding their way back to each other in the face of their changing family and community. A SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR FOR MIDDLE GRADE Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard...

This historical children's audiobook about the legendary Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, and suffragist was written based on personal interviews with Tubman’s last surviving relative. A story of courage, hope, and family, The Gift of Freedom takes listeners on an inspiring journey during one of America’s darkest times.

Sometimes it’s hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn’t visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning...

This historical novel about a Black orphan girl grappling for a solid place in Civil War–era New York City will inspire tweens to dream big, rise above society's limitations, and find their way by being a place for others to belong. Against her wishes, Florence finds herself at the Colored...

From Hispanic author Hailey Alcaraz, this historical tale of arson, sleuthing, and finding friendship in unlikely places is based on the real Hotel Adams fire of 1910. It's up to two Latina girls to turn their knack for being overlooked and underestimated into their greatest strength as they...

Yao spielt bei einem kleinen Verein in seiner Heimatstadt Fußball. Sein großer Traum ist es, Profi zu werden. Eines Tages steht ein Talent Scout bei seinen Eltern vor der Tür: Yao hat einen Platz an der Fußballschule ergattert! Sein Leben ändert sich schlagartig, mit allem, was zum Internatsleben dazugehört: Sechserzimmer, Heimweh, neue Freunde und den richtigen Platz in der Mannschaft finden, hartes Training jenseits vom normalen Kicken ... Welche Talente schaffen es in die Stammelf der Eliteschule?

Valentina vive en un castillo junto a sus padres, el rey y la reina de Dondolot, y todos los días asiste a la escuela de princesas, donde le enseñan a comportarse como una damisela. ¡Pero ella sueña con ser caballera! Un día, por fin, llega la oportunidad que estaba esperando: el castillo celebra un torneo para reclutar a nuevos cadetes y Valentina decide participar. Disfrazada para que no la reconozcan, tendrá que pasar por difíciles pruebas y competir con el resto de los aspirantes.

Be brave, hold firm, stand your ground. Though others may worry, new joys will be found. The world would be boring if all things were twin— It’s our differences shining that make magic begin!

UNA FAMILIA UNIDA POR LA MÚSICA El pueblo de Santa Cecilia se prepara para el Día de los Muertos y las calles están llenas de colores y música. También la casa de la familia Rivera. Desde que Miguel consiguió reconciliar a su familia con la música y su pasado, el ritmo vuelve a latir en sus corazones. ¡Es el momento de formar una banda! Sin embargo, algunos miembros de la familia se sienten inseguros, ¿conseguirán vencer su timidez y su reticencia? Tal vez necesiten el apoyo de la familia espiritual para subirse al escenario.

Meet David Jesse King, a precocious nine-year-old whose first time at church camp is turning out to be not-so-fun, in this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series from bestselling author Bunmi Laditan. David is absolutely thrilled to be at a real, honest-to-goodness, actual...

Incorrigible and precocious David Jesse King has high hopes of winning the Faith & Fun Science Fair—until someone sabotages his chances!—in this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series from the bestselling author of The Summer Camp Disaster. David loves school! Especially since...

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner ·...

Leery, a spirited and wise character, embarks on a journey that leads him to confront ignorance and prejudice rooted in ancient beliefs. As Leery navigates through challenges, he discovers the transformative power of love and unity. Set in an action-packed narrative filled with community actions and individual growth, the story serves as a poignant reminder of the timeless values of peace, patience, and wisdom.

From Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz comes three great audiobooks in one collection! Fix-It Familia No job is to big, no task is too small. We’re the Fix-It Familia, we help one, we help all! Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a...

Nara loves nothing more than her bread days with Papa. Together, they mix, fold, and score dough, and eagerly watch as it rises to a delicious loaf in the oven. But one day, Papa is no longer there, and Nara’s bread days are suddenly empty. Instead, she’s left with feelings and memories that sadden and confuse her. But when Nara starts to take care of the sourdough starter she and Papa once made, she finds solace in bread days again—and, together with Mama, is able to keep a family tradition alive in memory of past loved ones.

When Calla finds out her favorite teacher has been accused of inappropriate conduct, she decides to take action in this powerful story about growing up and speaking up, about listening to others and learning to listen to yourself. Because the more Calla listens . . . the more she realizes that...

Everyone's favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her third chapter book adventure, mustering up the courage to brave the haunted house with her friends and prove that she’s all grownup—for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory. Gracie Wei has grown an entire inch over summer...

A thirteen-year-old boy holds the fate of his family, his neighborhood, and the world in his hands when he discovers that his cat is from a secret realm of warrior cats facing a dangerous enemy. Tito Rodríguez loves his family, his comics, and his neighborhood—Barrio San Antonio in Cali...

A lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love, this stunning book serves as a reminder and a clear declaration that together, we are all part of something much greater. Courageous and bold, this final follow-up to the New York Times bestselling All Because You Matter and acclaimed We Are Here is a message of optimism: that alone we are strong, but together we are unstoppable!