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Ancient Night (Staff Pick)

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Ancient Night By David Alvarez (Illustrator), David Bowles Cover Image
By David Alvarez (Illustrator), David Bowles
$15.19
ISBN: 9781646142514
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Published: Levine Querido - March 21st, 2023

A richly illustrated Mesoamerican myth about the light of the moon. A perfect addition to a bedtime story collection, and a good primer for diving into more tales from the Sea Ringed World.

(The Spanish edition of this title is also available here: Noche Antigua)

- Stacey


A New England Adventure (Staff Pick)

 

 

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Shrimp ‘n Lobster: A New England Adventure (Shrimp 'n Lobster Adventures #3) By Charlotte Rygh, Charlotte Rygh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Charlotte Rygh, Charlotte Rygh (Illustrator)
$11.96
ISBN: 9781951412357
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Published: The Collective Book Studio - May 17th, 2022

"This seems like a great book apart from the fact that it recommends the T." - Stacey

- Katherine


D'Aulaires Book of Norse Myths (Staff Pick)

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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths By Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Michael Chabon (Preface by) Cover Image
$23.96
ISBN: 9781590171257
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Published: NYR Children's Collection - May 31st, 2005

The Olympians have always hogged the spotlight when it comes to mythology. Yet the world of the Norse gods is in many ways more interesting. It is darker, funnier, and more psychologically complex. But the defining feature of these tales is a recognition of impermanence that also makes them deeply poignant. Pair with the d’Aulaires’ companion volume of Greek myths.

- James


Saddlehill Academy: Sweet and Bitter Rivals (Staff Pick)

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Sweet & Bitter Rivals (Saddlehill Academy #1) By Jessica Burkhart Cover Image
$7.19
ISBN: 9781665912884
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Published: Aladdin - May 30th, 2023

Horses! Friendship! Drama! Boarding School! Queer crushes! This book is everything I needed. Follow along as Abby navigates the horse show circuit and something even more intimidating... middle school drama. Kudos to Jessica Burkhart for writing characters that are intriguing, realistic, and oh so human. The emotional stakes are obvious and it's so easy to be invested in the outcomes for Abby and her friends. Plus there are horses!

- Kendall


Rainbow Parade (Staff Pick)

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The Rainbow Parade By Emily Neilson, Emily Neilson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emily Neilson, Emily Neilson (Illustrator)
$15.19
ISBN: 9780593326589
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Published: Dial Books - May 31st, 2022

This June, let your spirits be buoyed by a winning tale of a family’s first pride parade. Simple text tells a straightforward tale of love and acceptance, but the complex, inclusive illustrations leave room for elaboration for the curious reader.

- Rachael


The Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken (Staff Pick)

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The Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken By Lauren Magaziner, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lauren Magaziner, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780063058873
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - May 2nd, 2023

Lauren Magaziner's magical adventures will keep you laughing from beginning to end -- and you'll also be cheering on Marina and her squad as they tackle a dangerous quest to save the kingdom. (And for avid series readers, Mythics book #2 just came out!)

- Pia: Writer in Residence


I Touched the Sun (Staff Pick)

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I Touched the Sun By Leah Hayes Cover Image
$15.16
ISBN: 9781592703906
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - June 6th, 2023

Reading this feels as if you are reuniting with an old friend. Hayes' ability to tell a story with not only her words, but also her intentional use of color creates a tale that both children and adults can find warmth in. Go ahead and take a little sun with you for this summertime.

- Jane


Gustav Is Missing! (Staff Pick)

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Gustav Is Missing!: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery By Andrea Zuill Cover Image
$15.19
ISBN: 9780593487471
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Published: Random House Studio - April 11th, 2023

If you have an anxious little human in your life, or if you might be an anxious human yourself, this book is for you. Gustav Is Missing! is a wonderful, mushroomy reminder of how we grow through what we go through.

- Murphy


Winterhouse (Staff Pick)

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Winterhouse By Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol (Illustrator)
$7.19
ISBN: 9781250294197
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Published: Square Fish - October 30th, 2018

An adventure, a mystery, and a series of puzzles all rolled into one story! If you enjoyed The Mysterious Benedict Society, Greenglass House, or Ravenfall, you'll love Winterhouse. Join Elizabeth Somers as she is mysteriously sent away to a majestic hotel full of interesting people. When she comes across a book of puzzles in the hotel library, she makes it her mission to solve the problems within it so that she can figure out what exactly is going on in Winterhouse. Because things there are definitely...not normal.

- Meghan, Writer in Residence


Camp Quiltbag (Staff Pick)

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Camp QUILTBAG By Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass Cover Image
$6.39
ISBN: 9781523524020
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Published: Algonquin Young Readers - May 30th, 2023

Camp is the best place to make new friends and be your true authentic self. The authors create this wonderful camp space where all the characters make friends and learn that it's okay to be discovering identity. Camp Quiltbag is a safe space for all.

- Hazel


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