The Honeybee Speech

Illustrated By: Michelle Simpson

In this illustrated early chapter book, Ellie is nervous about presenting a science project because she has a stutter that makes her self-conscious. When she finds the perfect topic, it shows her that with patience and practice she can accomplish anything.

Wanted: Imaginary Friend

In this whimsical picture book, Annika sets out to find her imaginary friend, but no one she meets seems quite right. When she learns that most of her friends don’t have imaginary friends either, she holds a meet-your-imaginary-friend party in hopes they’ll all find their perfect matches.

Zoomies!

Illustrated By: Udayana Lugo

In this rhyming picture book, a dog is left home alone and misses his people, so he howls, prowls and gets the gloomies...until his family returns and it’s time for joyful zoomies!

Leon Levels Up (Noah Text Edition)

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old gamer Leon is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual-reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, Leon must battle a dragon to save them both.

Swerve

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kip gets mixed up with a criminal enterprise when he accidentally keeps a backpack while helping a woman move out and leave her abusive husband.

Blanket Saves the Day

Illustrated By: Brady Sato

In this sweet wordless picture book, Josie never goes anywhere without her blanket...until her grandmother washes it and mends it, changing it forever. But even though Josie tries to throw it away, it comes back to help her when she needs it most.

Little Volcano

Illustrated By: Julie McLaughlin

This STEM-based picture book explains the different types of volcanoes, how they're created and all their fascinating features through the perspective of Stevie, an underwater volcano who erupts into a shield volcano.

Stop AntiBlack Racism

Illustrated By: Arden Taylor

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.

The O'odham ABC O'ohana

Illustrated By: Kerrie Ann Cázares

Introduce children to the O’odham alphabet with 24 colorful letters and 8 fun images per letter. Familiar objects and cultural scenes make learning meaningful, while a glossary and pronunciation guide help readers explore O’odham language and culture. Perfect for young learners, families, and classrooms.