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How could one teenage boy’s life elicit other kids’ first experiences — even after he dies? Nine interconnected stories from nine top YA writers.Ke...

If this first love is true love, why can’t Hildy hang out with her friends without feeling guilty? Dyan Sheldon takes on the possessive side of sum...

If this first love is true love, why can’t Hildy hang out with her friends without feeling guilty? Dyan Sheldon takes on the possessive side of sum...

In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on the balcony for a shared moment of spontaneous ...

The red-eyed treefrog of the Costa Rican rain forest stars in this bold and visually arresting countdown book, which is both a captivating read-alo...

Changes and separations in a young child’s life are less worrisome with the help of playful rituals in this sweet, reassuring picture book.Everythi...

Changes and separations in a young child’s life are less worrisome with the help of playful rituals in this sweet, reassuring picture book.Everythi...

A wordless picture book for the very young—bursting with green!—celebrates community, gardening, and sharing beauty with the world.Oscar’s mom has ...

After magnifying the beauty of unseen organisms in Tiny Creatures, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton turn their talents to the vast variety of life on...

Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art, humor, and charm.A mo...

From an acclaimed anthologist, a stellar collection of stories about teens with disabilities — and the tenacity, spirit, and humor that drive them....

From an acclaimed anthologist, a stellar collection of stories about teens with disabilities — and the tenacity, spirit, and humor that drive them....

Take a piece of the city home with you! Revisit twelve of New York City’s most famous sites with this delightful cutpaper, accordion-fold novelty.N...

When forced to choose between staying with her guardian and being with her big brother, Ari chose her big brother. There’s just one problem—Gage do...

A move to a small seaside town gives Billie a chance at a new life and new love — until the undertow the past pulls her toward a shocking secret.Wh...

Mother-daughter team Joyce and Polly Dunbar offer a sweet and whimsical confection for babies, inspired by a nursery rhyme.It’s late at night, and ...

In poetic language and soft watercolor illustrations, this gentle lullaby of a tale evokes a story about finding refuge.Escaping flames and barbed ...

“The rhymed verse has a playfulness that echoes the birds' light rambunctiousness. . . . A quiet but well-observed portrait of a budding friendship...

It’s sleepover night for good friends Peep and Ducky—lucky, lucky, lucky!Ducky’s in his pj’s.Ducky’s all ready.Peep’s in his footies,and so is his ...

“Totally in tune with toddlers, this snappy read-aloud gets it right.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)When Peep visits Ducky on a rainy day, the l...

A quirky tale from a rising talent — in which a bossy little boy receives a surprising comeuppance.When Ben rips open his present, he finds a pengu...

"Through raw moments and strikingly mature characterizations, Kokie explores loss, personal relationships, and the burden of preconceptions." — Pub...

“A story of loss, love, and friendship. . . . Most teenagers will find a little bit of themselves in this well-executed work.” — School Library Jou...