Children & Young Adult

Molly decides she wants to be a famous magician, but there's one problem-she doesn't know any REAL magic tricks. An old magic kit in the attic may do just the trick! Will Molly make REAL magic? Or will her magic fizzle?

Richard Turere's own story: Richard grew up in Kenya as a Maasai boy, herding his family's cattle, which represented their wealth and livelihood. Richard's challenge was to protect their cattle from the lions who prowled the night just outside the...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life...

It's December 1, 1955. A boy and his mother are riding the bus in Montgomery, Alabama like any other day--way in the back of the bus. The boy passes time by watching his marble roll up and down the aisle with the motion of the bus... Until a big...

A young girl wants her father to be home more, but her wish takes an unexpected turn in this story of enduring love between parent and child from an award-winning author and illustrator. Irene loves her family, especially when her father is home. But...

Starting middle school is no joke! Isaiah Dunn has more to say in the sequel to the award-winning novel Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Friendship, community, and a love of words blend in this coming-of-age tale. Things are looking up for super kid Isaiah Dunn...

Award-Winner in the "Children's Religious" category of the 2015 International Book Awards Drop by Drop contains colorful pictures and an engaging story that helps children understand important lessons of how to work for justice and peace and to help...

Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Misty Copeland in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You'll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi folktale. The earth was cold and dark but the animals could see fire coming from the...

Curriculum Connections: History, Memoir narrator as character, POV, timely and notable subject, compare and contrast characters, first page newspaper clippings, illustrations depict a sense of place