Kids Corner: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
A Fast and Fun Fantasy Filled with Adventure, Intrigue, and Black Girl Magic! Continue reading Kids Corner: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
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Kids Corner: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake and Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
A Timeless Classic! Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake Illustrated by Jon Klassen Series: Skunk and Badger (Book 1) Publication Date: September 15, 2020 Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers Length: 136pp ISBN-13: 978-1643750057 Praise ★ “Art by Caldecott Medalist Klassen offers Wind in the Willows wistfulness. Gleeful, onomatopoeic prose by Newbery Honoree Timberlake, meanwhile, keeps readers engaged through laugh-out-loud repetition as she tackles sensitive issues such … Continue reading Kids Corner: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake and Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Kids Corner: The Unready Queen by William Ritter
A Gem of a Middle Grade Fantasy Series! The Unready Queen by William Ritter Series: The Oddmire (Book 2) Publication Date: June 23, 2020 Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers Length: 320pp ISBN-13: 978-1616208400 Related Links: William Ritter’s Website Praise ★ “The Oddmire series’ memorable, inspiring characters are full of heart and, combined with the enchanting magic surrounding them, form the strong core of a … Continue reading Kids Corner: The Unready Queen by William Ritter
Kids Corner: Jinxed by Amy McCulloch
A High-Wired Series Starter with a Crafty Heroine and Her Robotic Feline Sidekick! Jinxed by Amy McCulloch Series: Jinxed (Book 1) Publication Date: January 7, 2020 Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers Length: 336pp ISBN-13: 978-1492683742 Related Links: Amy McCulloch’s Website Praise ★ “With a sharp eye toward the rising awareness of device addiction and a keen sense of wonder, McCulloch’s tale is a feast for … Continue reading Kids Corner: Jinxed by Amy McCulloch
Kids Corner: Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
Compelling Realistic Fiction with a Magical Twist! Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown Publication Date: March 3, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing Length: 256pp ISBN-13: 978-1629727318 Book Design: © Shadow Mountain Cover Illustration: © Iconic Art Direction: Richard Erickson Design: Emily Remington Praise “Moving and buoyant, an insightful tale of grief, loss, and resilience.” — Kirkus “A moving story that presents … Continue reading Kids Corner: Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
Kids Corner: The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson
A Magical, Lyrical Fantasy Adventure that Lacks for Nothing! The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson Publication Date: March 3, 2020 Publisher: Scholastic Press Length: 304pp ISBN-13: 978-1338580839 Sophie Anderson’s Website Usborne Children’s Books (Map & Glossary) Praise “Heartbreaking, uplifting, and absolutely beautiful.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Readers … will revel in this new fairy tale that borrows from the old to … Continue reading Kids Corner: The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson
Kids Corner: The Wish and the Peacock by Wendy S. Swore
A Love Letter to Farming, Family, and Friends! The Wish and the Peacock by Wendy S. Swore Publication Date: February 4, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing Length: 304pp ISBN-13: 978-1629726083 Book Design: © Shadow Mountain Cover Illustration: Brandon Dorman Art Direction: Richard Erickson Design: Sheryl Dickert Smith Praise “The Wish and the Peacock is a thoughtful novel about love, loss, and the hope of … Continue reading Kids Corner: The Wish and the Peacock by Wendy S. Swore
Kids Corner — Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale
An Entertaining Must-Read for Fans of Wonder Woman! Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale Illustrated by Victoria Ying Publication Date: January 7, 2020 Publisher: DC Comics Length: 160pp ISBN-13: 978-1401291112 Related Links: DC Comics Website (with preview) Shannon Hale on Twitter Dean Hale on Twitter Art of Victoria Ying Publisher Synopsis Cut off from the rest of the world, Diana … Continue reading Kids Corner — Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale
Kids Corner: The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao
Static-Charged #OwnVoices Chinese Mythology-Inspired Quest Tale! The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao Series: The Dragon Warrior (Book 1) Publication Date: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books Length: 352pp ISBN-13: 978-1547602001 Related Links: Katie Zhao’s Website Katie Zhao on Twitter Katie Zhao on Instagram Praise: ★ “ Zhao’s spot-on writing will have readers empathizing and rooting for Faryn in no time, and her seamless blending of memorable … Continue reading Kids Corner: The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao
Kids Corner: Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss
Plucky Island Girl Finds Adventure, Honor on the High Seas! Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss Series: Lintang (Book 1) Publication Date: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Clarion Books Length: 368pp ISBN-13: 978-1328460301 Related Links: Tamara Moss’ Website Tamara Moss on Twitter Tamara Moss on Instagram Tamara Moss on Facebook Praise: ★“Moss’s smooth, sensory prose carries readers through the story as fluidly as Shafira’s ship … Continue reading Kids Corner: Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss
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