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Made in Asian America: A History for Young People

by Erika Lee, Christina Soontornvat ...

“Powerful. . . . Made in Asian America isn’t just about the past. It’s about the history being made right now by young people, inspired by the Asian Americans who came before them to ensure that our stories are not only heard, but also remembered.” —Paula Yoo, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom three-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee comes a middle ... Read more

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“Powerful. . . . Made in Asian America isn’t just about the past. It’s about the history being made right now by young people, inspired by the Asian Americans who came before them to ensure that our stories are not only heard, but also remembered.” —Paula Yoo, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom three-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee comes a middle
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You Don't Have to Be Everything

Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves

Poems to Turn to Again and Again – from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and MoreCreated and compiled just for young women, You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These unintimidating poems offer girls ... Read more

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Poems to Turn to Again and Again – from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and MoreCreated and compiled just for young women, You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These unintimidating poems offer girls
... Read more
No Way, They Were Gay?

Hidden Lives and Secret Loves

by Lee Wind ...

Series series Queer History Project
"A joyful and fascinating read that reminds us that LGBTQ+ people have always existed, thrived, and made important contributions to society." —Michael D. Cohen, actor, writer, director, and acting coach"History" sounds really official. Like it's all fact. Like it's definitely what happened.But that's not necessarily true. History was crafted by the people who recorded it. And sometimes, those ... Read more

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"A joyful and fascinating read that reminds us that LGBTQ+ people have always existed, thrived, and made important contributions to society." —Michael D. Cohen, actor, writer, director, and acting coach"History" sounds really official. Like it's all fact. Like it's definitely what happened.But that's not necessarily true. History was crafted by the people who recorded it. And sometimes, those
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Los cuadernos de Cornélius Zorro (Memorias del bosque #2)

by Mikaël Brun-Arnaud ...

Illustrated by Sanoe ...

Series Book 2 - Memorias del bosque
Se acercan las fiestas del otoño en Bellacorteza. El bosque se viste de fiesta y todo el mundo se prepara para celebrarlo. Pero a la librería de Archibald Zorro llega de repente un visitante que podría aguarle la fiesta: Célestin Lobo afirma, con documentos que lo avalan, ser el verdadero propietario de la librería, que habría pertenecido a su abuelo. Expulsado del lugar que simboliza toda su vida ... Read more

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Se acercan las fiestas del otoño en Bellacorteza. El bosque se viste de fiesta y todo el mundo se prepara para celebrarlo. Pero a la librería de Archibald Zorro llega de repente un visitante que podría aguarle la fiesta: Célestin Lobo afirma, con documentos que lo avalan, ser el verdadero propietario de la librería, que habría pertenecido a su abuelo. Expulsado del lugar que simboliza toda su vida
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Smile: A Graphic Novel

by Raina Telgemeier ...

Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier ...

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth
... Read more
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

by Jen St. Jude ...

We Are Okay meets They Both Die at the End in this YA debut about queer first love and mental health at the end of the world-and the importance of saving yourself, no matter what tomorrow may hold.Avery Byrne has secrets. She's queer; she's in love with her best friend, Cass; and she's suffering from undiagnosed clinical depression. But on the morning Avery plans to jump into the river near her ... Read more

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We Are Okay meets They Both Die at the End in this YA debut about queer first love and mental health at the end of the world-and the importance of saving yourself, no matter what tomorrow may hold.Avery Byrne has secrets. She's queer; she's in love with her best friend, Cass; and she's suffering from undiagnosed clinical depression. But on the morning Avery plans to jump into the river near her
... Read more
How to Be a Person

65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You're Grown Up

by Catherine Newman ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman provides the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids.**Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style—this book shows kids just ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman provides the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids.**Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style—this book shows kids just
... Read more
Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders

Discover 13 true stories of pioneering women who changed the working world – 10 year anniversary edition

by Ms Kate Pankhurst ...

Series series FGW Anniversary Editions
*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST*Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world?Be inspired ... Read more

$7.99 USD

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST*Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world?Be inspired
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You-ology

A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body

by Trish Hutchison, Kathryn Lowe, Melisa Holmes ...

From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty! Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn't ... Read more

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From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty! Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn't
... Read more
The Circuit

Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child

by Francisco Jiménez ...

Series Book 1 - The Circuit
"'La frontera'...I heard it for the first time back in the late 1940s when Papa and Mama told me and Roberto, my older brother, that someday we would take a long trip north, cross la frontera, enter California, and leave our poverty behind." So begins this honest and powerful account of a family's journey to the fields of California -- to a life of constant moving, from strawberry fields to cotton ... Read more

$7.99 USD

"'La frontera'...I heard it for the first time back in the late 1940s when Papa and Mama told me and Roberto, my older brother, that someday we would take a long trip north, cross la frontera, enter California, and leave our poverty behind." So begins this honest and powerful account of a family's journey to the fields of California -- to a life of constant moving, from strawberry fields to cotton
... Read more
Fantastically Great Women Who Made History

Discover 14 true stories of fearless women who left a lasting legacy – 10 year anniversary edition

by Ms Kate Pankhurst ...

Series series FGW Anniversary Editions
*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST*Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world?Be inspired ... Read more

$7.99 USD

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST*Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world?Be inspired
... Read more
Brown Girl Dreaming

by Jacqueline Woodson ...

**NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems.A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD • A KIRKUS REVIEWS AND BOOK RIOT BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY****“Moving and resonant . . . captivating.”—***The Wall Street JournalI am born in Ohio but*the ... Read more

$5.99 USD

**NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems.A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD • A KIRKUS REVIEWS AND BOOK RIOT BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY****“Moving and resonant . . . captivating.”—***The Wall Street JournalI am born in Ohio but*the
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How to Master Your Mood in Middle School

Kid Confident Book 2

by Lenka Glassman ...

Illustrated by DeAndra Hodge ...

Series Book 2 - Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help
“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series"They used to tell kids to chant 'sticks and stones' or 'just ignore it.' It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it."—Tom Angleberger, Origami YodaSome kids sail through their middle school years without any drama, but most kids get stuck on a rollercoaster of up and down ... Read more

$8.69 USD

“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series"They used to tell kids to chant 'sticks and stones' or 'just ignore it.' It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it."—Tom Angleberger, Origami YodaSome kids sail through their middle school years without any drama, but most kids get stuck on a rollercoaster of up and down
... Read more
How to Manage Your Social Power in Middle School

Kid Confident Book 1

by Bonnie Zucker ...

Illustrated by DeAndra Hodge ...

Series Book 1 - Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help
“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series"They used to tell kids to chant 'sticks and stones' or 'just ignore it.' It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it."—Tom Angleberger, Origami YodaDo you know what "social power" is? HINT: You experience it every day, you share it with your friends and classmates, and when ... Read more

$8.99 USD

“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series"They used to tell kids to chant 'sticks and stones' or 'just ignore it.' It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it."—Tom Angleberger, Origami YodaDo you know what "social power" is? HINT: You experience it every day, you share it with your friends and classmates, and when
... Read more
Scarred

by Monique Polak ...

Series series Lorimer SideStreets
Becky was once a promising young skating star, but these days she feels numb, disconnected, and very lonely. The only way she knows to relieve pressure is to cut herself. Will Becky have the strength to save another young athlete who's skating down the same path? ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Becky was once a promising young skating star, but these days she feels numb, disconnected, and very lonely. The only way she knows to relieve pressure is to cut herself. Will Becky have the strength to save another young athlete who's skating down the same path?
... Read more
The Tryout: A Graphic Novel

by Christina Soontornvat ...

Illustrated by Joanna Cacao ...

Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.An Instant #1 Bestseller!"A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review"Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Captures every nuanced emotion." - ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.An Instant #1 Bestseller!"A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review"Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Captures every nuanced emotion." -
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Crazy Horse

The Wild West for Kids

by Jon Sterngass ...

The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions. He did not leave any letters or diaries nor are there any records of speeches he made. Most notably, it is still unclear whether his death was an accident or a murder. Nevertheless, Crazy Horse is considered a gripping symbol of freedom, dignity, and the American West. He was the unfathomable leader for the Lakota tribe and was looked upon ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions. He did not leave any letters or diaries nor are there any records of speeches he made. Most notably, it is still unclear whether his death was an accident or a murder. Nevertheless, Crazy Horse is considered a gripping symbol of freedom, dignity, and the American West. He was the unfathomable leader for the Lakota tribe and was looked upon
... Read more
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

by Frederick Joseph ...

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are
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Guts: A Graphic Novel

by Raina Telgemeier ...

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing... ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing...
... Read more
Good Behavior

by Nathan L. Henry ...

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an ... Read more

$11.09 USD

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an
... Read more
Shark Teeth

by Sherri Winston ...

From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel about a girl's tumultuous journey to keep her family together, even when she's falling apart.Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor BookKirkus Prize FinalistLone Star Reading List SelectionNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal... ... Read more

$11.09 USD

From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel about a girl's tumultuous journey to keep her family together, even when she's falling apart.Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor BookKirkus Prize FinalistLone Star Reading List SelectionNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal...
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Very Classy

Even More Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady

by Derek Blasberg ...

**The author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy is back with more brilliant commentary on what makes a lady truly classy. With all the razor-sharp insights of the first edition plus new, never-before-seen pages packed with wit and timeless tips, this is the best—and the only—resource for the up-to-the minute, modern young woman.“The Truman Capote of his generation or the Carrie Bradshaw.” ... Read more

$8.99 USD

**The author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy is back with more brilliant commentary on what makes a lady truly classy. With all the razor-sharp insights of the first edition plus new, never-before-seen pages packed with wit and timeless tips, this is the best—and the only—resource for the up-to-the minute, modern young woman.“The Truman Capote of his generation or the Carrie Bradshaw.”
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How Dare the Sun Rise

Memoirs of a War Child

by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta ...

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word ... Read more

$6.49 USD

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word
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Real Friends

by Shannon Hale ...

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...

Series Book 1 - Real Friends
“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since
... Read more

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