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Sam Francisco, King of the Disco
Winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award!
A fabulously fun rhyming picture book about what the David Bowie and Queen B of musical-loving cats do at night.
Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline ...
Salma Writes a Book
Salma is going to be a big sister! Can she figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
Silver Birch Express Award Finalist
OLA Top Ten Best Bets Winner
Salma’s determined to be ...
Angus Is Here
A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one’s presence to remain even after they are gone.
Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still ...
Salma Makes a Home
A 2023 NYPL Best Book for Kids!
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this ...
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series’ exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and ...
The Power of the Pearl Earrings
A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. ...
The Secret of the Jade Bangle
“Engaging and empowering.” —STARRED review, Nonstop Reader
A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements ...
The Wolf Suit
“Gorgeous.”—The New York Times • Best Books of 2022 lists: NYPL, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, Indigo • JLG Gold Standard Selection • Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner • ...
My Name Is Saajin Singh
A debut picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.
Saajin loves his name—he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around ...
She Holds Up the Stars
"This compelling novel will introduce young readers to the complexities of modern indigeneity and resilience.”—Eden Robinson, author of Monkey Beach and Son of Trickster.
A young Indigenous girl searching ...