Singing Surya Dreams to Dance by Suchi Sairam tells the story of Surya, a young boy who loves to sing and dance. His sister, Deepa, takes Bharatanatyam classes, a classical Indian dance form that uses expressive full-body movement. Surya wants to learn too, but he...

Immerse yourself in the adventures of a playful monkey and his friends with Jeffrey Morgan's Bungo the Funky Monkey Learns Manners. This delightful picture book follows the story of Bungo, a young monkey who loves to dance and have fun. But Bungo lacks a few...

This Book Is Ridiculous, literally! Have you ever wondered how sometimes things happen that make no sense? Well, that happens over and over again in this colorful interactive picture book by Eric Belmonte. Ed is hungry. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is inside a ridiculous...

Flood in the Desert by Liz Fahey is a tale of myth and nature in the canyons somewhere in the center of the Mighty Five National Parks. Izzy, an enormous striped creature known as a jungle NOLO, braves the dry and dangerous desert to find...

Millie and Mina by Kimberly Dana is a children’s picture book about two best friends who come from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Despite their differences, Millie and Mina enjoy many of the same activities, such as charades and backgammon during family night, or playing...

Silly and playful, Mr Twist’s Shopping List is an entertaining picture book written by Andrew Coleman with illustrations by Mark Nino Balita. Mr Twist is doing exactly what the title suggests, making a shopping list. He works diligently on his list while his family goes...

A Kid’s Guide to Climate Activism by Kimberly Haidinger educates young readers on the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility. It explains how human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and overconsumption contribute to greenhouse...

In Imaginary Heroes by Michael Seidelman, twelve-year-old Matthew’s world is shaped by the challenges of Tourette Syndrome, leaving him isolated and targeted by relentless bullies. He is different and often struggles with loneliness. To escape the painful experience of being alone and bullied, he takes...

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...