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Under All the Lights

A songwriter wrestles with instant stardom and his bisexuality in this raw and propulsive novel for fans of If This Gets Out and Alice Oseman’s I Was Born for This.

After one of his songs goes viral, ...

Fighting Words

By Leonarda Carranza
Illustrated by Erika Medina
Categories: Children's Fiction

The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase.

When Ali’s cousin rips his favorite book, ...

Anxious

By Luciana De Luca
Illustrated by Natalí Barbani
Categories: Children's Fiction

A Children's Book Book Council Spotlight selection!

A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the
often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for
helping young readers identify ...

Salma Joins the Team

By Danny Ramadan
Illustrated by Anna Bron
Categories: Children's Fiction
Series: The Salma Series

Moving
across the world was Salma’s first big adventure. Now you can join her
on even more adventures in her new home—from cooking Syrian food, to
becoming a big sister, and more!

Book Three: Salma Joins ...

stay up

By Khodi Dill
Illustrated by Stylo Starr
Categories: Young Adult Nonfiction

A New Kids’ Books That Encourage Compassion, Connection, Hope and Inclusion —The Toronto Star

“Eloquent and inspiring . . .” —STARRED review, Booklist

An incisive, innovative, and inviting take ...

The Power of the Pearl Earrings

By Linda Trinh
Illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
Categories: Children's Fiction
Series: The Nguyen Kids

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 Wolf Suit

By Sid Sharp
Categories: Children's Fiction

“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

By Kuljinder Kaur Brar
Illustrated by Samrath Kaur
Categories: Children's Fiction

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 ...

The Queen of Junk Island

From debut author Alexandra Mae Jones comes a compelling, nuanced exploration of bi identity and body image with a ghostly backdrop—perfect for fans of Nina Lacour. 

Still reeling from a recent trauma, ...

The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch Audio)

Over seven million copies in print!

When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters ...