Creating characters is my favorite part of writing stories. (I have a background in acting, and losing yourself in a character is the best kind of escape!) Brianna Banana’s voice comes out clear as a bell when I’m writing her stories. Honestly, that kid is hilarious, and I never know …
When it comes to dealing with environmental issues, young people are often the true ‘adults’ in the room. —Mark Leiren-Young, author of One Ocean In One Ocean: 7 Ways to Save the Seas, young readers learn practical ways to help protect the ocean and the over 250,000 species who call …
An entertaining, highly accessible story with special appeal for animal lovers. —Kirkus Reviews In Jocelyn Shipley’s new novel, Kat Vs. Dogs, seventeen-year-old Kat must overcome her fear of dogs to succeed at her new pet store job and win the heart of her dog-loving crush. This short novel is a …
Debut author Natasha Zimmers has written a sweet, rhyming picture book that encourages young readers to explore the outdoors. The titular tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is much more difficult than she expected, she has to find …
E.G. Alaraj’s beautiful picture book, My Language Is a Garden, is told in rhyming verse and follows a parent who tells their child about their heritage language and all that it represents, from ancient knowledge and medicines to exploration of the cosmos. By sharing this language, their hearts will be …
With information quickly available at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to get caught up in fake news. In Sticking to the Facts, young readers discover tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation. Read on to hear from author Gregor Craigie and learn about …
