In Gabrielle Prendergast’s new high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Poppy and her brother are home alone when a nearby wildfire builds and threatens to burn down their farm. Hear from Gabrielle about what inspired her to write Under Fire and how her writing process differs depending on what audience …
There are animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves, underground and from long, long ago that remain hidden from the world. In Michael Bright’s new nonfiction book, Above, Below and Long Ago, kids can catch a rare glimpse of these elusive plants and animals. Hear from the …
★ “Readers will root for Brianna, while perhaps understanding why she has so few friends. A flawed but sympathetic character worthy of readers’ love.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review In Lana Button’s new chapter book, nine-year-old Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class if she is …
A moving, thoughtful meditation on life and loss.” Kirkus Reviews In Kathy Stinson’s new picture book The Rock and the Butterfly, a butterfly finds peace in the memories left behind by its friend, the rock. Hear from the author on what inspired this meditative book and what she hopes readers …
Written as a lullaby for the author’s daughter and featuring striking artwork, This Land is a Lullaby is a new picture book illustrated by Delreé Dumont and written by Tonya Simpson. In this Q&A, hear from Delreé about her artwork style and what it was like to illustrate this story. …
★ “Colorful illustrations in classic comic-book style help readers explore the challenging landscape. An excellent choice for a book report and good addition to a children’s nonfiction collection.” —School Library Journal, starred review In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse Schweder got lost in a snowstorm while checking her family’s trapline in northern …
