Archives: Books
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Child of Spring
Engaging writing and a delightful protagonist bring a 1960s Indian village to life. Basanta longs for the beautiful ring worn by her young mistress, but when it is finally hers, …
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Women in Physics
Discover the wonders of physics! Along the way, meet the incredible women who’ve taught us how the universe works. Inquisitive kids will love learning about the world through this engaging …
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How to Be on the Moon
It’s almost impossible to get to the moon. It’s out in space, which is dark and empty, and it’s very far away. If Anna and Crocodile are going to make …
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Melena’s Jubilee
After being sent to bed early the previous night, Melena wakes up to a new day with a song in her heart. At breakfast she learns she has been given …
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Geeky F@b Five Volume 3: DOGgone CATastrophe
Twelve year-old writer Lucy Lareau, collaborates with her mom, Liz, and artist Ryan Jampole (Artist on Geronimo Stilton), on a series devoted to following five young girls, who have named …
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Women in Chemistry
Jump into the awesomeness of chemistry! Discover the power of curiosity and resilience along with the women who have blazed a trail in the world of science. From ancient times …
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The Absolutely, Positively No Princess Book
Do you have to choose between tutus, tiaras, glitter or treehouses, paintbrushes, and adventure? Can you combine the two into a glowing pink story? Happy endings can occur when worst …
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Kaia and the Bees
Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia’s dad …
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Emma & Julia Love Ballet
From Novel Effect (soundscape): As a hopeful piano guides their day, a young dancer and a professional ballerina prepare for a big performance. Emma attends her lessons and does her …
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King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery. King, Kayla, and Grandma find a dog who has lost his human family. What does Kayla know? ―This dog doesn’t …
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Magnificent Homespun Brown
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story—a song, a poem, a celebration— about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. Samara Cole …
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Women in Biology
Take a peek inside the mysterious world of living things! Learn alongside the inspirational women who’ve changed the world with their scientific discoveries. This fun story of biology is a …
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Becoming Beatriz
When the day of her quinceañera goes horribly wrong, Beatriz must put aside her dreams of dancing – and getting famous enough to change her life – in order to …
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Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist
Journalist Ida B. Wells faces the greatest challenge of her life as a tireless crusader for justice and civil rights. In 1863, when Ida B. Wells was not yet two …
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The Secret Cat
An imaginative book for anyone who’s ever wanted a pet Lucy wants a pet more than anything, even though her mom always says no. But one night, Lucy hears a …
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Lulu the One and Only
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking: What are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can …
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Like Vanessa
Thirteen-year-old Vanessa Martin watches as the first black Miss America is crowned. It’s 1983 in Newark, New Jersey, and Vanessa’s life is a far cry from the glamorous Miss America …
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington
From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating mystery full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in …
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Izzy Gizmo
A feisty tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship, sure to capture the imaginations of aspiring young inventors. Izzy Gizmo’s inventions are marvelous, magnificent―and they often malfunction. But when she finds …
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Operation Rescue Dog
This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other. Lulu sleeps under the moon, …
