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Susan Hughes on bringing Phymean Noun’s biography to life

Through Noun’s inspirational life story, Hughes and Kheav present a part of history that many readers are unlikely to know. An intriguing and informative biography about seldom-covered Cambodian history formatted for middle grade readers. —School Library Journal The Dream of an Education introduces readers to Phymean Noun and her mission …

Author and cell biologist Kate MacDonald on making science more approachable for young readers

Why Trust a Scientist: Shared Knowledge for a Bright Future examines how and why trust in science benefits all of society, and answers questions about the scientific revolution, the scientific method, how scientists work together and what scientists do. Read on to hear from author and cell biologist Kate MacDonald …

Authors Souad Shehab and Julie Sedivy on writing Ayah and the Big World Outside

A unique and beautiful addition to picture book collections. —School Library Journal Authors Souad Shehab and Julie Sedivy met by chance and quickly became as close as sisters despite their different backgrounds and languages. In their moving new picture book, Ayah and the Big World Outside, young Ayah, who has …

Eric Walters on his new chapter book and his love of animal stories

This enthralling book will capture the hearts of animal lovers who will be rooting for the successful release of the wolf pups. Recommended for collections seeking fresh, nature-centered stories. —School Library Journal In Eric Walters’ new chapter book, The Three Wolves, nine-year-old Andrew and his parents rescue three orphaned wolf pups …