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A Sky-Blue Bench

A young Afghani amputee matter-of-factly removes her own barrier to education, building a bench from discarded wood so that she and her “helper-leg” can sit through school in comfort. The resilience ...

Birds on Wishbone Street

From the author of New York Times Notable picture book, My Beautiful Birds. Former Syrian-refugee Sami finds a sense of home in a new place caring for a bird with a new friend, “Moe. ” His experience ...

Living With Viola

Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. ...

The Sour Cherry Tree

It’s the day after the morning that Baba Bozorg forgot to wake up. Before, his snores were so loud you could hear him throughout the house. Today, as his granddaughter explores the familiar halls, it’s ...

Little Moar and the Moon

Moar has always loved autumn—playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder—but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the ...

Anthony and the Gargoyle

A magical wordless story from two internationally renowned picture-book creators, about a boy and his young gargoyle friend who travel to Paris and find the gargoyle’s family at Notre Dame cathedral. ...

On the Line

A boy overshadowed by a family of skilled hockey players finds an innovative way to shine. Problem-solving helps build confidence which everyone needs. This positive story about team “stewardship” ...

Meranda and the Legend of the Lake

Eleven-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with cerebral palsy and her helicopter parents. But when her family visits her grandparents’ home on the coast, secrets begin to unfold. ...

Guardians of Porthaven

On his fifteenth birthday, Malcolm Gravenhurst is preparing to take on the mantle of Guardian, like many Gravenhursts before him.

The Guardians are tasked with defending the city of Porthaven, and his ...

My Mad Hair Day

Thanks to her wild head of hair, Malie gets all tangled up with an unexpected cast of characters in this funny, stylish twist of a tall tale.