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By Katy Duffield
Illustrated by Mike Orodán
ISBN-13: 978-1534465794
S&S/Beach Lane
October 13, 2020

**KIRKUS BEST BOOKS OF 2020**

STARRED REVIEWS:

*Kirkus

*School Library Journal

*Junior Library Guild Selection

*Amazon Best Nonfiction

Around the world, animal lovers have come together to create and build many kinds of wildlife crossings to help protect the world's animals.

For more info and to see videos of wildlife using the crossings, go here: https://www.katyduffield.com/crossings

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How a Boy Created Color with Chemistry
By:    Tami Lewis Brown and
Debbie Loren Dunn
ISBN: 978-1368032841
Date:  October 6, 2020
"Perfect for STEAM-infused reading and for grasping the value of serendipity. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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ZACK MORRIS LIED 329 TIMES! Reassessing every ridiculous episode of "Saved by the Bell" ... with stats

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ZACK MORRIS LIED 329 TIMES! Reassessing every ridiculous episode of "Saved by the Bell" ... with stats

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By Matt Pais
ISBN: 978-1735250403

Berrien Street Press
August 20, 2020

It is not breaking news that Zack Morris was a dishonest person. But:

Do you know in which season he told the most lies, and least?

Which relationship brought the best out of him, and how did his deceptions correspond with his treatment of women?

Did he ever learn anything and grow?

"Saved by the Bell" is one of the defining shows for millennial childhoods, and "Zack Morris Lied 329 Times!" offers an unprecedented blend of episode guide and modern re-examination, appreciating the good, lamenting the bad and determining how well the classic sitcom holds up over time. Using fun/scathing episode recaps and stats-driven, season-ending analysis, this unique pop cultural retrospective considers every appearance of Zack and the gang (from junior high through college, plus the two "SBTB" movies) while exploring the series' progressive negativity toward female characters, especially Jessie.

Incorporating interviews with 22 cast members, the book identifies several moments copied by "Arrested Development" and "Friends," includes memorable quotes and trivia and ultimately asks: Can we still think this series was the best even though he was the worst?

FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH:

Ed Alonzo (Max)

Anne Tremko (Leslie on "The College Years")

Troy Fromin (Ox)

Edward Blatchford (Rod Belding)

Nancy Valen (Nurse Jennifer)

Eddie Garcia (Johnny Dakota)

"Zack Morris is Trash" creator Dashiell Driscoll

And many more!

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By Catherine Stier
Illust. by Courtney Dawson
ISBN: 978-0-8075-8498-9
Albert Whitman & Company
September 1, 2020

School Library Journal Starred Review!

A vote is a powerful thing – powerful enough to change the world!

Callie knows there’s a presidential election coming up, and people will soon vote to decide the country’s leader.

Her class is having an election too, about an issue that affects them all – the class field trip. Should they choose the cookie factory or the wilderness park?

Join Callie as she campaigns for the wilderness park she loves and learns how people have organized, marched and protested for the right to vote. And find out how a vote – even just one vote – can make a difference!

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By Doug Cenko

ISBN: 978-1936669837
Blue Manatee Press
April, 2020

A Spring 2020 Kids Indie Next List Pick!

Little monster trucks are met with challenge after challenge and must find a way to stay on the road and finish the race! Will they all make it, and who will win?

http://dugduggoose.com

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by Sharon Giltrow
Illustrated by Katrin Dreiling
ISBN-13: 978-1925820386
EK Books
May, 2020
Putting Daddy to bed can be hard work. Especially when he starts crying! This story will show you how to wrestle your daddy into his pajamas and read just one more bedtime story. "I’m thirrrrrrrrssssssty," says Daddy. "I need to poop … I’m hungry … But I’ll miss you," he says, while he looks at you with cutie eyes. You’ll have to battle the bedtime excuses and use go-away monster spray until Daddy finally goes to sleep. Bedtime can be a mission for many, but with these gorgeous illustrations of a little bear and his dad, this is the perfect role-reversal bedtime story to help put any fussy child to bed in a fun and positive way. Full of heart and humour, Bedtime, Daddy! is for anyone who wants to try and put a grown-up to bed.
https://ekbooks.org/product/bedtime-daddy/

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Written by A. B. Greenfield
Illustrated by Sarah Horne
ISBN: 978-0823446490
Holiday House / November 10, 2020

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

"I am Ra the Mighty, Pharaoh’s Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. I am NOT Ra the Royal Babysitter."

When Pharaoh appoints Ra as guardian to his children on a voyage up the Nile, Ra gets fed up fast. How’s a cat supposed to fit in all his snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief? But then Pharaoh’s oldest son disappears. Has he run away? Has he been eaten by crocodiles? Has he been kidnapped—or worse? Danger lurks everywhere. Can the Great Detectives unravel the mystery, find the missing boy—and make it out alive?

The latest adventure in the hilarious, Edgar-nominated series!

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Written by Shelly Vaughan James
Illustrated by Matthew Rivera

ISBN-13:  | 9781728209708
Publisher: Sourcebooks
August 2020

Meet Lola, the "no, no" flamingo. Lola will NOT eat shrimp, thank you very much. She does NOT care that it will turn her feathers pink. It is just plain yucky. But when Lola sneaks other snacks, she discovers that you really are what you eat. This very silly story will delight even the pickiest of young readers and resonate with parents eager to see just one bite.

Don't miss the fun flamingo facts in the back!

www.ShellyVaughanJames.com/

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MARS' FIRST FRIENDS: COME ON OVER, ROVERS!

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MARS' FIRST FRIENDS: COME ON OVER, ROVERS!

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By Susanna Leonard Hill
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

ISBN: 978-1728205182
Sourcebooks Wonderland
June 4, 2020

Mars is lonely and just wants someone to play with, but the planets are all too busy. That is until Earth sends her little brother Mars his first friends: the rovers Spirit and Opportunity! With its darling prose and charming illustrations, this book offers a new take on the Mars rovers stories, and also includes educational back matter with an abundance of information about the solar system, Mars, and his real-life pets―NASA's rovers!

https://susannahill.com/

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Written by Valerie Bolling
Illustrated by Maine Diaz

ISBN-10: 1635921422
ISBN-13: 978-1635921427
Publisher: Boyds Mills & Kane
Release Date: March 3, 2020

This picture book showcases dances from all over the world, with rhythmic prose that encourages readers to tap, spin, and boogie along.

From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, dancing is everywhere you go. This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away. This read is so full of energy, kids everywhere will want to dance along!

http://valeriebolling.com/index.html

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By Lija Fisher
Paperback version: August 2020
LijaFisher.com
In The Cryptid Keeper, Clivo and the Myth Blasters are back on the trail of the immortal creature in this  monstrous ly funny sequel to The Cryptid Catcher.

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by Fleur Bradley
Illustrated by Xavier Bonet
Viking Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 978-0593202906
August 2020

Hunting ghosts and solving the case before checkout? All in a weekend's work.

Read the novel that New York Times bestselling author, Chris Grabenstein calls, "My kind of mystery!"

When JJ Jacobson convinced his mom to accept a surprise invitation to an all-expenses-paid weekend getaway at the illustrious Barclay Hotel, he never imagined that he'd find himself in the midst of a murder mystery. He thought he was in for a run-of-the-mill weekend ghost hunting at the most haunted spot in town, but when he arrives at the Barclay Hotel and his mother is blamed for the hotel owner's death, he realizes his weekend is going to be anything but ordinary.

Now, with the help of his new friends, Penny and Emma, JJ has to track down a killer, clear his mother's name, and maybe even meet a ghost or two along the way.

Find out more at www.ftbradley.com

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DUSK EXPLORERS
By Lindsay Leslie
Illustrated by Ellen Rooney
Page Street Kids
ISBN: 978-1624148712
June 2020

"Ending with an invitation to all dusk explorers, this book persuasively advocates for unplugged, tech-free days, beckoning readers to get outside and play, play, play." -- Kirkus, Starred review

"This title will bring back childhood memories of innocent play for adults and spark interest in children to go out in nature and enjoy technology-free time with friends and family." -- School Library Journal

"In Leslie's lyrical narrative, children are observed in a work that is as interested in poetry as it is in the busy, unencumbered experience of exploratory play." -- Publishers Weekly

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ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE SAY GOOD NIGHT 

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ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE SAY GOOD NIGHT 

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Written by Lauren H. Kerstein
Illustrated by Nate Wragg
Published by Two Lions
September 2020

Rosie the dragon and Charlie are ready to tackle bedtime—dragon-style!

Rosie the dragon’s bedtime routine has been a little bumpy lately. But not to worry! Charlie is prepared with his lists, rules, and fire extinguisher—everything a boy needs to help guide his pet dragon (and best friend) to a peaceful night’s sleep. But with bath-time bubble trouble, fiery-hot pajamas, and stuffed animal search-and-rescues, tucking this dragon into bed is not an easy task. And what happens when thunder strikes? Snuggle up with this adorable duo as they conquer bedtime the best way: together!

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WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane

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WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane

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The true story of the first woman airplane designer by Kirsten W. Larson, illustrated by Tracy Subisak from Calkins Creek.

More at kirsten-w-larson.com

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Written by Ruth Horowitz
Illustrated by Brittany Jackson
Published by Albert Whitman
October 2020

"A delight for all book lovers and friends of libraries" -- Kirkus Reviews

Eli loves going to the library for Story Circle, but, one stormy day, the nearby river threatens to flood it. Eli and his dad must brave the storm to help save the books, and, when the storm is over, the whole town must come together to rebuild the library. Inspired by the residents of Lincoln, Vermont, who rebuilt their library on three separate occasions, Saving Eli's Library showcases one community's bigheartedness, and the power of water and nature.

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Written by Christine Evans
Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Published by Sounds True
March 2020
How does a simple creative act spread a message of love and acceptance around the world?
Emily's idea started small. Many beautiful ideas do.
She folded, doodled, and snipped.
But also, like many ideas, Emily's small idea grew.
When a little girl decides to create a paper chain of dolls, her idea catches on. Then it spreads far and wide as children around the world begin to create and share their own. This is the story of how that girl makes it happen.
For readers ages 4 to 8.
Includes a make-your-own page to help you get started on your own paper doll chains.

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Written by Rina Singh
Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer
Published by Kids Can Press
October 2020
In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism.

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FARMERS UNITE! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices

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FARMERS UNITE! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices

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By Lindsay H. Metcalf
Fall 2020 Junior Library Guild selection
In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington, DC to protest unfair prices for their products. Farmers wanted fair prices for their products and demanded action from Congress. After police corralled the tractors on the National Mall, the farmers and their tractors stayed through a snowstorm and dug out the city. Americans were now convinced they needed farmers, but the law took longer. Boldly told and highlighted with stunning archival images, this is the story of the struggle and triumph of the American farmer that still resonates today.

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Written by Rina Singh
Illustrated by Ellen Rooney
Published by Orca Book Publishers
May 2020
Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write. The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education—when Aaji learns to spell her name you’ll want to dance along with her.

"A spirited book about gender, age, rights, and the importance of education."
– Kirkus Reviews

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Written by Gabi Snyder
Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal
Published by Abrams Appleseed
May 2020

Count up to 10 and back down again in this picture book starring 9 traveling dogs and one very tenacious cat!

**STARRED REVIEW**
"This fur-raising one-to-10-and-back-again counting book perfectly captures the rollicking, manic joy of dogs off the leash."

— Kirkus Reviews

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NO VOICE TOO SMALL: Fourteen Young Americans Making History

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NO VOICE TOO SMALL: Fourteen Young Americans Making History

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Co-edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, Jeanette Bradley, illustrated by Bradley. (Charlesbridge, September 22, 2020)

Never too soon to start stirring things up: “We may be small / but / we / can / ROAR!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Mari Copeny demanded clean water in Flint. Jazz Jennings insisted, as a transgirl, on playing soccer with the girls’ team. From Viridiana Sanchez Santos’s quinceañera demonstration against anti-immigrant policy to Zach Wahls’s moving declaration that his two moms and he were a family like any other, No Voice Too Small celebrates the young people who know how to be the change they seek. Fourteen poems honor these young activists. Featuring poems by Lesléa Newman, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Additional text goes into detail about each youth activist’s life and how readers can get involved.

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Written by AJ Irving
Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Published by Barefoot Books (August, 21, 2020)

As her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.

★ “This evocative pairing of story and art creates a tone poem and lesson, a lovely reflection on the seasons of life, and a gentle lead-in to discussion of death and renewal.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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SPEAK UP (Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, July 2020) by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Ebony Glenn

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SPEAK UP (Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, July 2020) by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Ebony Glenn

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When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed.

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By Lindsay H. Metcalf
Illustrated by Junyi Wu
Albert Whitman, Sept. 1, 2020

As a child, Beatrix Potter collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to England's foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as an artist and storyteller.

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HOUND WON'T GO (Albert Whitman & Company, April 2020) by Lisa Rogers, illustrated by Meg Ishihara

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HOUND WON'T GO (Albert Whitman & Company, April 2020) by Lisa Rogers, illustrated by Meg Ishihara

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Out for a walk, Hound suddenly stops--in the middle of a crosswalk tying up traffic and frustrating his owner. She tries treat after treat, but Hound still won't go! What will it take to get this sweet and stubborn pup moving? This rhyming picture book is great for young readers and pet lovers everywhere!

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After years of watching Tarkin Shaw, Jonesville High's popular wrestling star, get away with groping, gaslighting, and worse, a group of whip-smart misfits take matters into their own hands.

Send Pics untangles the institutional systems of privilege and misogyny that protect predators and impact how girls are treated in the aftermath of trauma.

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(Sleeping Bear Press, April 2020) by Keri Claiborne Boyle, illustrated by Daniel Duncan

If it were up to Otis P. Oliver, bathing would be illegal. But when you have an oldest big sister, a middle big sister, and a youngest big sister, your opinions tend to be equal to that of the family dog. Soon Otis’s bath wrath, combined with his current level of grubbiness, results in a tense family standoff. So Otis rounds up his neighborhood pals and delivers a fiery speech. Next thing you know, the crowd is picketing the driveway, marching up and down Snickerdoodle Street, and staging an ‘Occupy Dirt’ sit-in on Otis’s front lawn. But then Otis and his mom negotiate an unusual compromise. This hilarious story about standing up for what you believe in, compromise, and family will have readers of all ages ready to hit the pavement for their cause—whatever it may be.

"This comical tale about achieving one’s aims creatively should strike a resounding chord with kids, particularly those who aren’t on speaking terms with bathtubs themselves...Even bath-happy readers will want to hear this book."  - KIRKUS REVIEWS

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The Chaos Court (South Window Press, March 2020) by Jake Burnett

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The Chaos Court (South Window Press, March 2020) by Jake Burnett

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Patience is a lowly 12-year-old servant girl who uncovers an ancient conspiracy of fairies to tear down her town. No one else stands up to them, so she decides to fight by herself—armed only with a kitchen broom.

A classic children's story about being brave in the face of the unknown; about doing what you can, where you are, with what you’ve got.

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Monsters Like Us
Beaming Books, September

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Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems, Irene Latham, Amy Huntington. Charlesbridge, June 9. Picture Book.
Celebrate the number nine!

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FOR SPACIOUS SKIES: KATHARINE LEE BATES AND THE INSPIRATION FOR "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (Albert Whitman & Company, April 2020)

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FOR SPACIOUS SKIES: KATHARINE LEE BATES AND THE INSPIRATION FOR "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (Albert Whitman & Company, April 2020)

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by Nancy Churnin
illustrated by Olga Baumert

As a little girl growing up during the Civil War, Katharine Lee Bates grew up to become a poet, professor and social activist who not only wrote “America the Beautiful," but gave this anthem to America as a gift. A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and suffragist, who stood up for a woman’s right to vote and lived to cast her ballot in presidential elections, Katharine believed in the power of words to make a difference. In “"America the Beautiful,”" her vision of the nation as a great family, united from sea to shining sea, continues to uplift and inspire us all.

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The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans.

As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's—her brother's—magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.

Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong—the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it's too late--for her and for her entire kingdom.

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written by Dori Hillestad Butler
illustrated by Kevan Atteberry

A jealous cat really, really, REALLY wants to drive away his young owner's new dog in this playfully illustrated, epistolary chapter book for early readers.

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KING AND KAYLA AND THE CASE OF THE UNHAPPY NEIGHBOR (Peachtree, March 2020)
written by Dori Hillestad Butler
Illustrated by Nancy Meyers

Book 6 in the two-time Geisel Honor winning series about a lovable dog who helps his human girl solve mysteries.

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IT'S MY LIFE (Sourcebooks Fire, January 2020) by Stacie Ramey 

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IT'S MY LIFE (Sourcebooks Fire, January 2020) by Stacie Ramey 

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While facing disturbing revelations about the cause of her disability, a high school junior with cerebral palsy is on the verge of giving up on herself until she learns that her childhood crush has moved back into town.

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A DOLL FOR GRANDMA: A STORY ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Beaming Books, May 2020)

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A DOLL FOR GRANDMA: A STORY ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Beaming Books, May 2020)

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by Paulette Bochnig Sharkey, illustrated by Samantha Woo

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"This book makes you understand exactly what it is like to compete as a woman at the highest level in sport, and it is exhilarating and satisfying indeed." --Holly Sorensen, Television Creator/Showrunner, Make it or Break It, Step Up: High Water

Audrey Lee is going to the Olympics.

A year ago, she could barely do a push up as she recovered from a spine surgery, one that could have paralyzed her. And now? She's made the United States' gymnastics team with her best friend, Emma, just like they both dreamed about since they were kids. She's on top of the world.

The pressure for perfection is higher than ever when horrifying news rips the team apart. Audrey is desperate to advocate for her teammate who has been hurt by the one person they trusted most--but not all the gymnasts are as supportive.

With the team on the verge of collapse, the one bright spot in training is Leo, her new coach's ridiculously cute son. And while Audrey probably (okay, definitely) shouldn't date him until after the games, would it really be the end of the world?

Balancing the tenuous relationship between her teammates with unparalleled expectations, Audrey doesn't need any more distractions. No matter what it takes, she's not going to let anyone bring them down. But with painful revelations, incredible odds, and the very real possibility of falling at every turn, will Audrey's determination be enough?

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the sequel to GRAVEMAIDENS (Delacorte Press)
By Kelly Coon

Just a few moons after escaping the tomb in Alu, Kammani and the other runaway maidens have found refuge in the city-state of Manzazu. There, Kammani has become a respected healer, especially among the warriors she’s brought back from the brink of death. Now that the nightmares of Alu are fading, she can finally decide whether or not to take Dagan’s hand in marriage.

But when an assassin murders a healer he believes is Kammani and attempts to kill the displaced queen of Alu, the maidens realize they’ve been found.

Hungry for revenge, Manzazu’s queen wants to strike back at Alu with her fiercest weapons—her scorpion warrior maidens—but Kammani knows that war harms more than it heals. To save the innocents and any chance of a future with Dagan, Kammani must take down Alu’s ruler before their lives burn up in the flames of war.

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I AM AVA, SEEKER IN THE SNOW (Albert Whitman, April 2020)

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I AM AVA, SEEKER IN THE SNOW (Albert Whitman, April 2020)

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By Catherine Stier,
Illus. by Francesca Rosa

Spend a day in the life of an avalanche rescue dog! Ava is a chocolate Labrador retriever with a big job. She and her handler have trained for years to be ready to help people at their ski resort if an unexpected avalanche hits. But Ava quickly finds out there’s much more to being an avy dog than daring rescues. Told from the dog’s perspective, this riveting story also includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

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by Dianne White, illustrated by Barroux (Owl Kids | October 2020)

An afternoon at the playground introduces different kinds of walls: a brick wall, a water wall, and a climbing wall. What follows is a playful yet profound exploration of the many ways walls can divide us—or bring us together.

A valuable lesson in friendship, one wall at a time…

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(KarBen 2020

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BAT AND SLOTH HANG AROUND by Leslie Kimmelman; illustrated by Seb Braun (Albert Whitman, 2020)

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BAT AND SLOTH HANG AROUND by Leslie Kimmelman; illustrated by Seb Braun (Albert Whitman, 2020)

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Bat is fast and very talkative. Sloth is
slow and a creature of few words. When they both find themselves hanging upside down from the same branch of the same tree, deep in the rainforest, they wonder: Can two such different animals be friends? The first in a brand-new early reader series (the second, BAT AND SLOTH, LOST AND FOUND, is also coming out in 2020).

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by Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Galia Bernstein (Holiday House, 2020)

The whole kingdom is planning a Hanukkah party, but Dreadful the Dragon keeps getting in the way. Can the eight knights save Hanukkah with deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery?

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by Mary Ann Steinke-Moore
Pelican Book Group: Watershed Books       Y.A. novel
Electronic release 4/3/20

High school senior Mandy Thorpe has two great hopes: to nudge her friendship with Erik Andersen into romance, and to step up her singing dreams by winning the lead in a musical.

She has other dreams, too. Since childhood, Mandy's prophetic dreams have called her to action. When those dreams become nightmares about Erik that grow ever more terrifying, Mandy is determined to do something about it.

With God's help, she must find the courage to make a difference in Erik's life before her nightmares become reality.

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THE FARM THAT FEEDS US: A Year In the Life of An Organic Farm

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THE FARM THAT FEEDS US: A Year In the Life of An Organic Farm

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by Nancy Castaldo (Quarto, May 2020)

Where does our food come from? What role do farms play?
Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic farm and experience the rhythm of farm life.

An American farmer today produces enough food to feed 155 people - in contrast to farms in the 1930s that produced enough to only feed a family of four.

"This will be great in elementary and middle grade classrooms, but I'd also hand it to parents who are tired of reading the same truck or animal picture books to little ones." The Reading Zone

Reader's Guide available to download.

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by Sarah Albee (Scholastic, Fall 2020)

Packed with true stories that tell of surprise finds made by ordinary people, including:

the bones of a medieval king in a parking lot

the Dead Sea Scrolls, found by a boy searching for a lost goat

a construction worker's discovery of the ruins of an Aztec temple,

and many more!

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BEASTLY BIONICS: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature

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BEASTLY BIONICS: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature

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by Jennifer Swanson (National Geographic Kids)
Releases June 2020

PERFECT for Kids who love Makerspace and Robotics!

Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book.

From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions.

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from the Northeast Coast
Written and
Illustrated by J.Roach - Evans
Pickerel Publishing, Feb. 7, 2020

Meet the creatures of the beach - mollusks, echinoderms, & crustaceans! Get to know the fascinating creatures that live at the edge of the ocean in this introductory guide. Along the northeastern shores, these are the most common animals found in tide pools, on rocks, and along the shoreline. This book can be enjoyed as a bedtime story or taken along with you next time you visit the seashore. No snorkel required!

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Written by Lisa Katzenberger, illustrated by Barbara Bakos
Penguin Workshop, June 23 2020

Peter does not like being bored, so he comes up with a way to have some festive fun–he’ll celebrate a different holiday each day! He even rates them on a scale of 1 to 10. But when he wakes up one morning to discover there isn’t any holiday, he realizes he’ll have to take matters into his own hands and make up his own! That’s easier said than done, though, and nothing seems to go right–until Peter realizes that even a regular, average, ordinary day can be something worth celebrating.

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Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln (Katherine Tegen Books/Harper Collins) by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Chuck Groenink

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Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln (Katherine Tegen Books/Harper Collins) by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Chuck Groenink

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Based on a little-known tale from Abraham Lincoln’s childhood, this charming picture book written by debut author Shari Swanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chuck Groenink tells a classic story of a boy, his dog, and a daring rescue.

Deeply researched and charmingly told, this is the true story of one extra-special childhood rescue—a dog named Honey.

Long before Abraham Lincoln led the nation or signed the Emancipation Proclamation, he was just a barefoot kid running around Knob Creek, Kentucky, setting animals free from traps and snatching frogs out of the jaws of snakes.

One day, young Abe found a stray dog with a broken leg and named him Honey. He had no idea that the scruffy pup would find his way into Abe’s heart, become his best friend, and—one fateful day—save his life.

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by Mae Respicio (Wendy Lamb Books/Random House), Out May 5th!

12-year-old Kaia is an aspiring makeup effects artist. When her beloved great-grandpa announces he's returning to his homeland of the Philippines, she and her friends make a movie about a Filipino sea serpent and enter it into a film contest, hoping that if they win, it will prevent him from saying goodbye.

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by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Wendell Minor
Releases May, 2020

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DRAGONS VS. UNICORNS (KATE THE CHEMIST, 1)

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DRAGONS VS. UNICORNS (KATE THE CHEMIST, 1)

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by Dr. Kate Biberdorf with Hillary Homzie
(Philomel Books/Penguin Random House) April 14, 2020

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by Dianne White, illustrated by Felicita Sala (Beach Lane/S&S)  March 17, 2020

A child is on a colorful journey through the seasons. Yellow flowers and blue coral in spring and summer make way for orange pumpkins and green pine forests in fall and winter. All the while, there is another colorful change on the horizon—the birth of a new sibling.

With gentle, rhyming text and vivid artwork, GREEN on GREEN is a heartfelt celebration of family and community, nature and seasons,  colors and the wonder of it all.
diannewrites.com

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by Christina Soontornvat [Mar 24], Candlewick Press

A boy on the run.
A girl determined to find him.
A city on the brink of revolution.

Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat’s twist on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice — and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.
www.soontornvat.com

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As an investigative journalist, Merci Lanard has an uncanny knack for getting the truth out of people, a talent she uses to expose the real story behind her city’s most gruesome crimes.

Until one night, when her partner, Ethan, is killed.

Reeling from shock and grief, Merci vows to track down his murderer. As she starts digging, she meets Ethan’s estranged brother, Rafe, who agrees to work with Merci to find his brother’s killer. She soon discovers Ethan had been hiding things from her, mainly that he was a Shifter and had a whole life in a supernatural world she knew nothing about.

A Shifter himself, Rafe introduces Merci to magic she never knew existed. As they work together to uncover hidden connections between Ethan's murder and a series of strange dead bodies, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a turf war for the soul of the city.

If Merci is to have any hope of saving her city, she will have to face the truth about this war, the truth about this new magical world, and the truth about who she truly is.

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The Ninja Club Sleepover by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Mackenzie Haley

We are ninjas and ninjas are brave!

Willa and her best friends love ninjas. They have matching ninja backpacks and ninja t-shirts, and at school they even form a ninja club. But Willa has a secret: she’s a werewolf! Worried that no one will understand, she hides the truth from her friends. Until Val has a sleepover for her birthday…and it’s on the night of the full moon.

Willa is overcome with nerves. When an accident reveals that her friends were hiding secrets too, she realizes maybe it’s not so important to be a normal ninja. After all, a paranormal ninja can do so many cool things!

Join three remarkable friends as they discover that ALL of us are weird in our own special ways. Lovable and lively illustrations accompany this charming story that explores facing your fears and fitting in, encouraging readers to celebrate their true selves.

Out July 21 from Page Street Kids

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May Saves the Day by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Serena Lombardo 

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From her trendy suit to her messenger bag, May is the picture of a successful businesswoman. After all, she is founder and sole proprietor of Word Saver, Inc. Carrying her trusty bag of letters, May saves the day again and again, turning angry BEES into playful BEETS and a rampaging BEAR into a silly BEARD. Stu begs to be her sidekick, but May insists that a businesswoman does not need a sidekick. However, May quickly realizes that teamwork may be the word of the day when a tornado threatens the town. Author Laura Gehl brings word play to a new level in this adventurous and humorous picture book, featuring spirited art by Serena Lombardo.

Out August 1 from Capstone

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by Katie Golding [July 28]
Sourcebooks Casablanca

He's got one last chance
To make things right

Billy King may be smiling under his black Stetson, but the plain truth is this cowboy-turned-racer is hurting: for his horse back in Memphis, for his girl with one boot out the door, and for his faltering career thanks to an injury that's not getting any better. The moment he's free from the press circuit, Billy bolts home—resolved to heal, and ready to win Taryn's heart a second time.

Hopefully, before the love of his life is gone for good.

Taryn Ledell never wanted to fall for sweet blue eyes and a deep southern drawl. As a World Superbike racer, she had plans, and none of them involved playing second fiddle to any man. But now he's back, and she's forced to make some hard choices. With her sponsors eager for a decision, Taryn finds herself tangled in all the lines they've drawn in the sand. But broken bones and broken hearts don't heal overnight, and the cost of forgiveness can be sky high: unless Billy can prove that his heart never left the ranch...or her.

Moto Grand Prix Series:
Fearless (Book 1)

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by Anna Kaling

Ally Rivers has three jobs, a disastrous dating record, and her gran won't stop talking about sex with eighty-year-old Melvin. Now her best friend Sam confesses his whole family think they're engaged. The longest relationship she's ever been in is fabricated, and her intended is gay.

Playing Sam's besotted lover at a family party, Ally discovers the hot gardener she's been flirting with is Sam's dad, Marcus. She even sucks at fake relationships. But Marcus is on to them and embroils Ally in another scheme - encouraging Sam to come out.

Scheming is not Ally's forte and, worse, she and Marcus are falling for each other. After years in an unhappy marriage, he's not letting Ally go without a fight, but she's torn between the best friend she'll ever have and the only man she's ever been in love with. Either choice will leave two broken hearts, and Gran will still have a more successful love life than her...

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by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by Ben Mantle

King of the Swamp is a striking and unique story that shows us that beauty can be found in even the darkest of places. McDarkly lives a quiet solitary life, growing flowers in the swamp, until his peace is disturbed by a roller-skating king who wants to destroy his home. McDarkly is given ten days to prove that the swamp isn’t damp and dark, but an enchanted world. Can he do it, or will he risk losing his home forever?

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Meet Poppy--if you can spot her among the wildflowers!

Poppy loves nature, and can be found carrying on conversations with ladybugs or singing with cicadas, but good luck spotting her indoors and around people! She's a master of camouflage, always finding a way to blend into her surroundings. Some might call her a wallflower.

At a party, Poppy stays out of sight. But when a very special bug lands on the cake, Poppy can't resist popping out to see it. Soon, the rest of the guests notice the beautiful dragonfly, and Poppy, too. Maybe she's not a wallflower after all, but a wildflower.

This poetic and evocative story celebrates the shy and introverted kids among us, as well as the other small creatures to be found if we look closely enough.

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by Betsy Uhrig
Coming September 22 from McElderry / S&S Kids

Book aren't supposed to be dangerous. Are they?

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The follow up to Edgar Nominated The Dime. Det. Betty is back following her run in with a doomsday cult. She’s working again on the Dallas narcotics team but a new threat in the form of Sinaloan enforcer, The Knife, brings new dangers.

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Publishing May 12 from FSG/Macmillan.
Cuban-American Nestor moves to Texas during his dad’s latest deployment. He tries to keep his ability to communicate with animals secret, but a mysterious witch roaming the woods is making things difficult...
A middle-grade story with lots of action, humor, and heart!

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By Anika Fajardo
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Aug. 4, 2020
A whimsical and unflinchingly honest generational story of family and identity where hats turn into leeches, ghosts blow kisses from lemon trees, and the things you find at the end of your fishing line might not be a fish at all.
whatifafish.com

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By Lisa Krok 2/24/2020
from  ABC-CLIO
I wrote this professional development book for teachers and librarians to help them reach marginalized teens and reluctant readers through novels in verse.
For more information, visit :
https://products.abc-clio.com/abc-cliocorporate/product.aspx?pc=A6265P

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By Namina Forna

Delacorte Press, May 26, 2020
www.naminaforna.com

Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs.

But on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold, the color of impurity--and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death.

Then a mysterious woman comes to her with a choice: stay in the village and submit to her fate, or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. They are called alaki--near-immortals with rare gifts. And they are the only ones who can stop the empire's greatest threat.

Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance, Deka decides to leave the only life she's ever known. But as she journeys to the capital to train for the biggest battle of her life, she will discover that the great walled city holds many surprises. Nothing and no one are quite what they seem to be--not even Deka herself.

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By Yamile Saied Méndez, 4/21/20
Minerva must take care of her sisters after her mother's disappearance.Twelve-year-old Minerva Soledad Miranda is determined to reach her goals, despite shouldering more responsibility than the other kids at school--like caring for her two sisters while her mom works two jobs. But one night, Minerva's mom doesn't come home, and Minerva has to figure out what to do. Was Mamá snapped up by ICE? Will the girls be sent to foster homes or holding centers for migrant kids? Minerva and her sisters can't let anyone know Mamá has disappeared. They'll just pretend everything is normal until she comes back.

Minerva's plan falls apart the first afternoon, when her baby sister throws a tantrum during Minerva's audition for Peter Pan. But as the days pass and Minerva grows ever more worried about her mother, something magical seems to be watching out for them: leaving them cupcakes, helping her find money, even steering them to friends and distant family who can help. Eventually, Minerva must make the hardest choice of her life. And when she does, she'll be prepared to face life's challenges--with friendship, hope, and a little bit of fairy magic.

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By Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan (Clarion Books, May 12, 2020)
https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/A-Place-at-the-Table/9780358116684
Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl meet when they take a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara’s mom. They make good cooking partners ... but can they learn to trust each other enough to become true friends?

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Written & illustrated by Faith Pray
(Random House Books for Young Readers, June 9, 2020)
A fallen star and one child's kindness lead to a chain of good works that change her town from a dark, dreary place to one of dazzling brightness.

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by Jeff Gottesfeld, illustrated by Shiella Witanto (Creston, March 3,  2020).
The impossible, crazily multicultural, and completely true story of the greatest feminist of the 20th century few have ever heard of: Beate Sirota Gordon.

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By Liza Wiemer
Delacorte Press, August 25, 2020
http://www.lizawiemer.com
Senior year. When an assignment given by a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution, a euphemism used to describe the Nazi plan of genocide of the Jewish people, Logan March and Cade Crawford are horrified. Their teacher cannot seriously expect anyone to complete an assignment that fuels intolerance and discrimination. Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand.

As the school administration addresses the teens’ refusal to participate in the appalling debate, the student body, their parents, and the larger community are forced to face the issue as well. The situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result. What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

In the vein of the classic The Wave, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact. Inspired by a true incident, The Assignment will remind readers that they have choices—and those choices can make a difference.

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Carol Coven Grannick
(Regal House Publishing/Fitzroy Books, September 13, 2020)
https://carolcovengrannick.com

A body positive story about a tween's temporarily misdirected journey to discover the courage, self-acceptance, and identity she craves.

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ON A SNOW-MELTING DAY: Seeking Signs of Spring. Millbrook Press, February 2020. Rhyming text and photographs introduce young readers to spring's arrival.

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The Turtle Dove's Journey--A Story of Migration

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The Turtle Dove's Journey--A Story of Migration

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By Madeleine Dunphy, illustrated by Marlo Garnsworthy (Web of Life Children's Books, May 9th, 2020--World Bird Migration Day!)
Follow the perilous migration of a European turtle dove from Sussex, England to Mali, Africa.

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By Jess Redman
(FSG/Macmillan, May 19, 2020)
www.jessredman.com
When a star-girl falls into anxious and lonely Alma’s backyard, she and three interconnected new friends must go on an alchemy and astronomy-filled quest to send her back home.

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By Abi Cushman
(Viking, July 14, 2020)
https://abicushman.com/books/soaked

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THE OLD MAN AND THE PENGUIN: A TRUE STORY OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP

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THE OLD MAN AND THE PENGUIN: A TRUE STORY OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP

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Written by Julie Abery
Illustrated by Pierre Pratt
(Kids Can Press, October 2020)
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship

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Fifth-grader Amelia hates noise but she has to learn to play an instrument. How will she navigate the noisy world? October 27, 2020
jengennari.com

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Written by Julie Abery
Illustrated by Sally Deng
(Creative Editions, 25 Feb 2020)
A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini.

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How a simple creative act spreads a message of love and acceptance around the world.

Emily’s idea started small. Many beautiful ideas do.

She folded, doodled, and snipped.

But also, like many ideas, Emily’s small idea grew.

When a little girl decides to create a paper chain of dolls, her idea catches on. Then it spreads far and wide as children around the world begin to create and share their own. This is the story of how that girl makes it happen.

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13-year-old Rebel Mercer wants nothing more than his father's approval, but when he follows his dad inside a racist, anti-government militia, he has to decide what's more important: his father's approval or speaking up for what is right.

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Ellen Hopkins's debut middle grade novel in verse explores the depth of family and making friends with all odds stacked against you.

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Fly, Girl, Fly:Shaesta Waiz Soars Around the World 

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Fly, Girl, Fly:Shaesta Waiz Soars Around the World 

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Illustrated by Alexandra Bye
The story of an Afghan immigrant who follows her dreams is slated for release September 2020.

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by Marcie Colleen, illustrated by Alison Oliver (Macmillan/Imprint, March 24, 2020)

Inspired by the true story of a community garden in Brooklyn, New York, this picture book, The Bear’s Garden, by writer Marcie Colleen and illustrator Alison Oliver, is a testament to how imagination and dedication can transform communities and create beauty for everyone in unexpected places.

A little girl sees an empty lot in a city and imagines what it can be.

She sees
a place to grow,
a place to play,
and a place to love.

With the help of her stuffed bear, the girl brings her community together to create a beautiful garden.

"A well-illustrated, beautifully written tale of encouragement." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250314819

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This title releases from Schwartz and Wade/Penguin-Random House on March 24!

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Madame Saqui by Lisa Robinson: 9780525579977 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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A stunning picture book biography about the tightrope walker who dazzled Paris as she danced across the sky with impeccable balance and unparalleled skill during the French Revolution. In revolutionary...

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The just-released middle grade debut by Alida Durham Clemans (15th Street Books, February 23, 2020). For 11-year-old Lizzy, two things make the summer before sixth grade extra hard: she moves to a new home, and her dad’s multiple sclerosis gets worse. Then she meets a confident girl named Cassandra, and everything changes. Available on Amazon. www.alidadurhamclemans.com

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Written by Kourtney LaFavre, Illustrated by Saki Tanaka. Clearfork Publishing

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By Kourtney LaFavre (Author), Saki Tanaka (Illustrator)

Sun is out to impress in this slightly egotistical first-person account that sheds light on the facts, history, and myths about its existence. Sun seeks to inspire readers to wonder and search for discoveries in this witty STEM-infused exploration of the center of our solar system.

Available for preorder now by clicking one

of the links below:

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If Sun Could Speak By Kourtney LaFavre (Author), Saki Tanaka (Illustrator) Sun is out to impress in this slightly egotistical first-person account that sheds light on the facts, history, and myths about its existence. Sun seeks to inspire readers to wonder and search for discoveries in this witty STEM-infused exploration of the center of our solar system....

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Jefferson Measures a Moose by Mara Rockliff, illustrated by S. D. Schindler (Candlewick Press, Aug 4, 2020)

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Jefferson Measures a Moose by Mara Rockliff, illustrated by S. D. Schindler (Candlewick Press, Aug 4, 2020)

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Jefferson Measures a Moose by Mara Rockliff: 9780763694104 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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The author of Mesmerized shares another comical true tale of a Founding Father using science to defeat ignorance and stop the spread of false information. Thomas Jefferson was wild about numbers. He was...

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Blue Skies by Anne Bustard
Simon & Schuster BFYR
March 17, 2020

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Kurtis Scaletta - Capstone 2020

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Slithering onto bookshelves Sept. 1 from Sourcebooks Kids! For more info: www.lindsaycurrie.com