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An alternative school newspaper published by Zander and his crew is alive and well. And now there's plenty to report on when LaShonda steps into the spotlight with her costume designs for an upcoming play. LaShonda's designs get rave reviews, but she soon learns that show business is filled with challenges and choices. LaShonda is forced to consider what's more important—fame, or loyalty to her autistic brother. Whether she gets a standing ovation or the curtain pulled down on her is up to LaShonda.

A little girl sings the praises of all four seasons in a playful picture book that celebrates the joys to be found throughout the year. Lyric loves every single season. Spring makes her so happy! Birds singing, plants sprouting, double-Dutching in the park. But hold on—what’s that peeking...

Allie’s life with Mama isn’t bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry. Allie’s worst enemy, her NOT-friend Gwen, has a daddy, and Allie wants someone like that—someone to fix things when they break, someone who likes to sing, and has a kind-smile. So Allie makes a plan—her super secret Man-For-Mama plan. She has a list of candidates with a clear top choice: Mr. Johnson, who owns the antique store. Best of all, Mr. Johnson went to school with Mama, and he wants to get reacquainted!

In the kingdom of Aveluzeen, Princess Rose Marie and Prince Horatio each discover a crystal that reveals what lies beyond life. Guided by love, loss, and the quiet courage to let go, their stories intertwine with Queen Amelia’s compassion and the Grim’s gentle wisdom, reminding listeners that even in endings, something beautiful continues.

The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It’s their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội’s childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn’t feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?

One of Time Out’s Top 100 Children’s books of all time! ‘Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! A new audiobook reading from the author Andy Stanton, bursting out the nostrils with fun! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy...

One of Time Out’s Top 100 Children’s books of all time! ‘Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! A new audiobook reading from the author Andy Stanton, bursting out the nostrils with fun! Can it really be true that there’s an ancient...

One of Time Out’s Top 100 Children’s books of all time! ‘Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! A new audiobook reading from the author Andy Stanton, bursting out the nostrils with fun! Mr Gum is back in this second hilarious book...

A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister—and that she'll get to have her own quinceañera one day! With Spanish woven throughout and back matter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt, bilingual picture book is a...

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.

Este año la abuelita Rivera va a enseñarles a sus nietos un plato muy especial: los famosos tamales de mamá Imelda. Sin embargo, en el mundo de los muertos, la parte espiritual de la familia Rivera discute sobre el cambio de sabor que han notado en los tamales desde hace un tiempo. Disfruta de nuevo junto a Miguel y su familia de una celebración muy especial, cuando el mundo de los vivos y el mundo de los muertos se reencuentran.

A Miguel se le ocurre una solución, le pedirá a sus amigos, la gata Pepita y el perro Dante, que viajen hasta el mundo de los muertos con un mensaje para la familia y una misión: descubrir qué le gustaba comer a Héctor en vida. Esta historia sobre la importancia de recordar a los que se fueron y el valor de las tradiciones familiares es perfecta para la hora de dormir y sin duda la disfrutarán los lectores que quieran saber más de la familia Rivera.

When her best friend is taken by a creature in the woods, Jenna is determined to save her in this scary story perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega! The wilderness is in Jenna’s blood. Her Pap was the first Black park ranger at Sturbridge Reservation, and she practically knows...