In Susan Hughes‘ new accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Polly and her friends discover they’ll need more than entrepreneurial spirit to make their middle school matchmaking business a success. Hear from Susan on what inspired her to write Miss Match and how the book has been 25 years in the making.
In Isabelle Groc’s new nonfiction picture book, a young boy watches as an Anna’s hummingbird makes an unusual home on the side of his balcony to raise its young. Hear from the author on what inspired her to write Hummingbird on My Balcony and what she hopes young readers will take away from it.
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 …
In Above, Below and Long Ago, kids can catch a rare glimpse of some of the world’s most elusive plants and animals. Illustrated with linocut prints, the book highlights the textures and patterns of the natural world. In this Q&A, hear from illustrator Jonathan Emmerson on his linocut process and what his favorite illustration is from Above, Below and Long Ago.
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 …
★ Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life.” Publishers Weekly, starred review In Brianna Banana: Helper of the Day, nine-year old Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class …
