Take Shelter

This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders welcomes readers into homes around the world that reflect the diversity and ingenuity of their residents.

Lots of Kisses

A poetic board book that takes parents and caregivers through the familiar ritual of kissing baby from head to toe.

Off Pointe

Meg lives for ballet and doesn’t like to try new things, so a summer at dance camp learning new styles proves challenging.

The Way Back

Things go from bad to worse when Colby, who is drug-addicted, loses her home and then ends up pregnant. Maybe now she will find a real family.

Severn and the Day She Silenced the World

Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s speech at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio caught the attention of the world. She and her friends raised money to travel to Rio, never imagining the effect they would have there. Severn's story is about the power of children, and how their voices can stand out above the politics and cynicism of adults.

Capricious

Ella’s plan to have two secret boyfriends backfires when both boys face separate family crises and Ella is tormented by some girls at her school.

Hot New Thing

Lily finds out that acting success in Hollywood comes at a price she may be unable to pay.

Anna Carries Water

Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters.

Ink-blot

Ink-blot’s self-acceptance encourages all girls to love and embrace themselves — just the way they are.

Brilliant!

This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades sheds light on innovative and sustainable energy sources.

This Little Hamster

In this sequel to Hamsters Holding Hands, a cast of adorable little hamsters introduces babies and toddlers to basic colors.

Totally Unrelated

When Neil starts to compose and play his own music, it conflicts with the traditional Celtic music he performs with his family's band.

Triggered

After Mick breaks up with Jade, his sense of responsibility for her younger brother keeps pulling him back.

My Side

When Addy is publicly humiliated, it is terrible, but when she finds out her best friend was involved, it is almost unbearable.