Polly, the protagonist of Sen. Elizabeth Warren and illustrator Charlene Chua’s Pinkie Promises, knows she’s strong and capable. But whenever she offers to help her uncle or brother or neighbor, they tell her: “That’s not what girls do.” Then Polly goes to a rally to meet a woman running for president, and they make a […]
In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These 15 original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction […]
Barb the Last Berzerker must free her fellow warriors and stop Witch Head from taking over Bailiwick in this side-splitting graphic novel by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson. In Nidhi Chanani’s Jukebox, Shaheen and her cousin are transported through decades of music history to search for her missing father. And John Patrick Green’s sewer-loving secret […]
Have you ever wondered what dogs do all day when their people leave for school or their jobs? What if they went to work, too? Margaret Cardillo’s Dogs at Work: Good Dogs. Real Jobs. is a clever picture book that describes all the real jobs that dogs do. From a therapy dog to a mayor […]
Click here to register: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/virtual-book-club The Way Back by Gavriel Savit In partnership with the National Book Foundation, Miami Book Fair will be hosting a series of online book discussions for young people, creating an opportunity for dialogue between NYC and Miami students around this year’s National Book Award honorees. Each week, a moderator will facilitate […]
Click here to register: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/virtual-book-club We Are Not Free by Traci Chee Moderator: Brittany King from Dream Defenders In partnership with the National Book Foundation, Miami Book Fair will be hosting a series of online book discussions for young people, creating an opportunity for dialogue between NYC and Miami students around this year’s National Book Award honorees. Each […]
Grades 9 – 12 Claire Legrand on Lightbringer the Empirium Trilogy Two queens, separated by a thousand years must face their ultimate destinies. Queen Rielle, pushed away from everything she loves, turns to Corien and his promises of glory. Meanwhile, whispers from the empirium slowly drive her mad, urging her to open the Gate. Separated from […]
Grades 9 – 12 Moderated by Juan Navarro, Creature Entertainment. Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah Dawson uncovers a secret history in Star Wars. After devastating losses at the hands of the First Order, General Leia Organa has dispatched her agents across the galaxy in search of allies, sanctuary, and firepower – and her top […]
Grades 9 – 12 You have questions. Burning questions. Silly questions. Six contemporary YA authors tell it like it is – their (least) favorite characters, strangest habits, writing tips, and so much more. Hear it firsthand from this all-star lineup, featuring Kacen Callender (Felix Ever After and King and the Dragonflies), Mike Curato (Flamer), Alex […]
Grades 3 – 7 Moderated by Tui T. Sutherland, creator of the Wings of Fire series. Celebrate 15 years of the renowned Graphix imprint! Join New York Times bestselling author Tui T. Sutherland, creator of the beloved Wings of Fire series, as she sits down with five other writers and illustrators. Maria Scrivan, creator of […]
Grades 7 – 12 Moderated by writer and editor Safon Floyd. In Rebel Sisters, the epic, action-packed sequel to Tochi Onyebuchi’s War Girls, the battles are over, but the fight for justice has just begun. Though they are working toward common goals of helping those who suffered, Ify and Uzo are worlds apart. But when […]
Grades 9 – 12 In the conclusion to Ngozi Ukazu’s mega-popular webcomic, Check, Please!: Sticks and Scones, Eric Bittle not only has new teammates – he has a brand new boyfriend! Bitty and Jack must navigate their new, secret, long-distance relationship, and decide how to reveal their relationship to friends and teammates. It's two full […]