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Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous (Cookies & Milk, 2)

Shawn Amos - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This joyful and heartfelt sequel to Cookies & Milk is a story of fame, self-confidence, and second chances, based on author Shawn Amos's memories of growing up the son of Wally "Famous" Amos. After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store, twelve-year-old...
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The Vanquishers: Secret of the Reaping

Kalynn Bayron - ‎Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

The Vanquishers are back and ready to defend their town against the undead in this spooky middle grade from New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.Boog and her best friends, Cedrick, Jules, and Aaron--aka the Squad--stick together, no matter what. Now that vampires are back, they'll...
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How to Save a Unicorn (A Giada the Healer Novel Book 2)

Meg Cannistra - Inkyard Press
Format: Hardcover

To save a unicorn's life, Giada the Healer will have to risk it all. . Giada Bellantuono has traveled all the way from Italy to New York City to follow her dreams: begin her official training as a magical veterinarian! It wasn't easy going against generations of family tradition,...
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Gray Wolf (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Wild Dog from the Wilderness

Brenna Cassidy - Neon Squid
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated guide to gray wolves from wolf expert Brenna J. Cassidy.. You might know that gray wolves live in packs, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Find out what makes wolves howl, why wolves sniffing each other's butts is their...
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Knowledge Encyclopedia Plants and Fungi

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

DK's best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of plants and fungi. The ultimate nature book for children, this plant encyclopedia has everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.. Why are flowers colorful and fruits...
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Diana and the Hero's Journey

Grace Ellis - Dc Comics
Format: Paperback

It takes a village to raise a warrior ... and the Amazons have a lot on their hands with Diana. Can she harness the power of truth and community to become the hero we know as WONDER WOMAN?. Curious and rambunctious Diana thinks she has the whole warrior thing figured out: punching, archery,...
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The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes)

Nadia L. Hohn - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Hardcover

An anthology featuring stories and recipes from racialized authors about food, culture and resistanceWhat if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake, frying plantains or cooking rice? The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) is a celebration of food, family, activism...
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The Plot to Kill a Queen

Deborah Hopkinson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson comes an utterly charming, deftly crafted mystery about an intrepid young girl's quest to foil a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. Emilia Bassano is a girl who relishes the music of words. Although she plays the lute and writes poetry,...
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Make a Splash!: A Kid's Guide to Protecting Earth's Ocean, Lakes, Rivers & Wetlands

Cathryn Berger Kaye M.A. - Free Spirit Publishing
Format: Paperback

Teach elementary kids about the water crisis and empower them to take action. Water is one of the most critical issues of our time. Make a Splash! provides a kid-friendly overview of Earth's ocean and waterways and how kids can help protect and restore this water planet. Filled with...
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Is There Anybody Out There? (A Wild Thing Book): The Search for Extraterrestrial Life, from Amoebas to Aliens

Laura Krantz - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist. How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe?. Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings, and alien encounters...
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Tiger Daughter

Rebecca Lim - ‎Delacorte Press
Format: Book

Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Tiger Daughter is an award-winning novel about finding your voice amidst the pressures of growing up in an immigrant home told from the perspective of a remarkable young Chinese girl.Wen Zhou is a first-generation daughter of Chinese migrant...

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Curlfriends: New in Town (A Graphic Novel) (Curlfriends, 1)

Sharee Miller - Little, Brown Ink
Format: Paperback

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four inseparable Black girls who show us the meaning of true friendship - and being your true self.. Charlie has a foolproof plan for the first day at her new middle school. Even though she's...
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Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew

DaVaun Sanders - Inkyard Press
Format: Hardcover

"Impossible to predict... Your new obsession." - Mark Oshiro, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Sun and the Star. This new middle grade fantasy series follows Keynan's quest to unlock his freestyling magic and unravel the secrets of Peerless Academy.. Keynan Masters...
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The Cobra's Song

Supriya Kelkar - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the author of American as Paneer Pie comes a magical middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Amina's Song.. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn't mind singing, but she knows...
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Wrapped Up: The Complete Collection

Dave Scheidt - Oni Press
Format: Paperback

"""Great fun!"" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man . Mummies! Vampires! Kaiju! OH MY! The beloved middle-grade monster sensation - now in one complete volume from creators Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy) and Scoot McMahon (Sami the Samurai Squirrel)...
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Mission: Arctic: A Scientifc Adventure to a Changing North Pole

Katharina Weiss-Tuider - Greystone Kids
Format: Hardcover

For kids 8 to 13, join the largest Arctic expedition ever undertaken - and discover the secrets hidden deep in the ice that reveal how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing.The Arctic is changing - fast. The once-frozen landscape is melting before our eyes, and the effects...
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