The Ledge
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Nick tries to adjust to his new reality after a surfing accident leaves him partially paralyzed.
Stella Rising
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Stella is suddenly famous after her music video goes viral.
Teaching Tough Topics
A comprehensive guide to choosing and using the best children’s books to address sensitive but significant topics in the classroom.
Light a Candle / Tumaini pasipo na Tumaini
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This dual-language English and Swahili picture book is inspired by the founding of Tanzania, told through the eyes of a young boy who climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to signify the country's independence.
The Justice Project
In this mystery for teens, high-school student Matt Barnes, whose life has been upended by a serious injury, lands a summer job defending the wrongly convicted.
Shadow Island
In this graphic novel for early middle readers, mysterious raccoon-like Moon Creatures are discovered on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
Backwards Day
A playful picture book set on a far-away planet Tenalp, where once a year everything is backwards! Except on that day, Andrea stays a girl…What happened?
Bridge of Flowers
The bridge of flowers connecting their parents’ two homes falls apart one stressful day—Mona and Kumar make their own magic to restore it!
Casey's Ball
Casey is finally on the boys’ soccer team—the Great Green Lizards! He loves soccer so much, but he’s got a few things he needs to learn.
It's A Wild World
Take a trip to the zoo with Derrick, Izzy, and Abby, as they introduce us to all the different ways animals do love and gender!
Power Poems for Small Humans
Illustrated, inspiring poems for parents and young ones alike! Carefully and lovingly crafted by a diverse selection of writers and artists, there’s validation and affirmation to be found in each and every poetic pronunciation.
Super Power Baby Shower!
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What happens when a Super Family prepares for a Super Powered Baby Shower? Of course there’s going to be a distress call in the middle of the festivities!
The Adventures of Tulip, Birthday Wish Fairy
Daniela’s sad on her birthday, wishing the world could see her as the girl she knows herself to be inside. When Tulip the Birthday Wish Fairy reads her wish, he learns something new, breaks a few rules, and helps Daniela with her wish.
My Bright Friend
In this translated picture book, a young boy meets a new friend who helps him cope with his parents' separation.
Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die
This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives. Illustrated with photographs.
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami.
Picking Up the Pieces
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This nonfiction book, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes hundreds of items from every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them.
The World on Either Side
In this novel for teens, Valentine and her mother travel to Thailand after the death of her boyfriend.
The Taste of Rain
This novel for middle readers takes place in a Japanese internment camp in China in WWII, where thirteen-year-old Gwen follows the Girl Guide code in order to survive.
Girls Like Me
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Emma is raped by a popular boy from school.
Who is Tanksy?
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Tanya is a secret rebel graffiti artist.
My Body My Choice
This nonfiction book for teens examines the ongoing fight for abortion rights and reproductive justice.
