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Cover: Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James

Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James

“. . .this fast-paced novel offers crackling adventure in a colorful period setting. . . a satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: Clouds of Terror

Clouds of Terror

“Exciting reading for the more advanced in the easy reader group. . . A big change from the fun but meaningless stories most often available for new readers.” —Parent Council View →

 
Cover: The Snow Walker

The Snow Walker

“A charming book for the whole family. . . This wonderful true story of charity in a young boy. The ‘Snow Walker’ portrays determination, imagination, and character.” —Parent Council View →

 
Cover: A Book about Bupkes

A Book about Bupkes

“Bupkes means a lot more than nothing in this delightful picture book.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →

 
Cover: The Promise

The Promise

“A welcome and unique story about Sephardic Jews that deserves a place on every library shelf.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →

 

“All are excellent surveys that should be considered ‘must have foundation references’ for any serious elementary-level collection.” —The Midwest Book Review View →

 
Cover: The Schoolchildren's Blizzard

The Schoolchildren's Blizzard

“This fast-paced, high-interest tale set in Nebraska is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Well-painted, realistic watercolors depict their struggle to find a safe haven and blend… View →

 
Cover: Not Enough Beds!: A Christmas Alphabet Book

Not Enough Beds!: A Christmas Alphabet Book

“The brightly colored illustrations have a cartoon like, patchwork charm.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“Lucy’s story of grief and healing packs an emotional punch that will tug at your heart strings long after you’ve read the last page.” —Edith Cohn, author of Spirit’s Key and Birdie’s Billions View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A love letter to the power of family to help you grow, heal, and find yourself . . . As rich and immersive as a big family dinner.” —Melanie Gillman, Stage Dreams View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“This book is for any kid who has ever felt alone with pain. It offers a light, an understanding, a togetherness that brings hope.” —Melissa Walker, author of Why Can’t I Be You View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“This book is the perfect blend of humor and heart!”—Laurie Friedman, author of the Mallory McDonald series View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“An absolutely gorgeous, thrilling read.” — Blue Delliquanti, O Human Star View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“A warm and funny story that shows just how not alone we are, even when it feels otherwise.”—Chris Tebbetts, author of Public School Superhero and coauthor of the Middle School series View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“Danielle Joseph has created wonderful characters showcasing humor, sensitivity, and independence, all while highlighting the importance of friendship. Readers who have enjoyed the humor of Ramona Quimby will fall in love with Sydney Frankel.” —Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author View →

 
Cover: Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

“Josh Hicks does a tremendous job satirizing professional wrestling in Glorious Wrestling Alliance. Every facet of pro wrestling, from art to ego to commerce, gets a shot at the title with Josh’s witty dialogue and vibrant art! A very funny and entertaining read!”… View →

 
Cover: Eddie Whatever

Eddie Whatever

“Comic, creepy, calamitous, and (in the end) completely satisfying.”—Claudia Mills, author of The Lost Language and Zero Tolerance View →

 
Cover: Where I Belong

Where I Belong

“In Milagros Vargas, author Marcia Argueta Mickelson has brilliantly captured a voice for our times.” —Diana López, author of Lucky Luna View →

 
Cover: Eddie Whatever

Eddie Whatever

“Eddie will win your heart.”—Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, author of No Crystal Stair View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“AfterMath is both heartbreaking and filled with hope. Gentle, nuanced, and honest, Isler’s extraordinary debut will stay with readers long beyond the final page.”—Alex Richards, author of Accidental View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A book of cycles—love, loss, reunion, redemption. Readers will thoroughly enjoy getting lost in the beautifully rendered forests.” —Wendy Xu, Mooncakes View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“Emily Barth Isler handles so many potentially explosive topics with grace and subtlety but also with enormous assurance and power. This is a brave, important and even essential novel.”—Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of The Bicycle Spy and Courageous View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“This book is a gift to the culture.” —Amy Schumer View →

 
Cover: Just Ash

Just Ash

“A page-turning, harrowing, but ultimately empowering tour-de-force…a must read for all humans.”—I. W. Gregorio, author of None of the Above and This is My Brain in Love View →