New Titles

Obby challenge

Avatar, Ari,


"An unofficial Roblox book"--Front cover. Ari is just a regular avatar from Blockville who loves hanging out with his two best friends - Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech. Ari can't believe his luck. Zeke's dad is taking them to see the epic new obby he has built for the army! But the school bully, Trip, is there too. When Trip climbs the obby and dares Ari to join him, Ari thinks it's just harmless fun. But the design of the obby means they have to finish it. Can Trip and Ari finish the obby? Or will it be game over for both of them?
Date Published:2023

"An unofficial Roblox book"--Front cover. Ari is just a regular avatar from Blockville who loves hanging out with his two best friends - Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech. Ari can't believe his luck. Zeke's dad is taking them to see the epic new obby he has built for the army! But the school bully, Trip, is there too. When Trip climbs the obby and dares Ari to join him, Ari thinks it's just harmless fun. But the design of the obby means they have to finish it. Can Trip and Ari finish the obby? Or will it be game over for both of them?

Date Published:2023

I am Ruby Bridges

Bridges, Ruby,


Kirkus Review, July 2022. School Library Journal starred, August 2022. "When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told in the perspective of her six year old self and based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960, Ruby tells her story like never before. Embracing her name and learning that even at six years old she was able to pave the path for future generations, this is a story full of hope, innocence, and courage"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Kirkus Review, July 2022. School Library Journal starred, August 2022. "When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told in the perspective of her six year old self and based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960, Ruby tells her story like never before. Embracing her name and learning that even at six years old she was able to pave the path for future generations, this is a story full of hope, innocence, and courage"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

You come from greatness : a celebration of Black history /

Chinakwe, Sara,


Kirkus Review, Text written in the second person speaks to young children of African American descent, explaining the heritage they come from, the leaders that have gone before them, and the greatness God is calling them to. Concludes with brief profiles of twenty African American leaders and changemakers.
Date Published:2023

Who wet my pants?

Shea, Bob,


School Library Journal, September 2019. Booklist starred, June 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, June 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. When Reuben the bear brings doughnuts to his forest friends, they discover that his pants are wet and he angrily accuses them of the dirty deed.
Date Published:2019

Two New Years

Ho, Richard, (Children's author),


School Library Journal, July 2023. Booklist starred, August 2023. Pub Weekly, October 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. "For this multicultural family, inspired by the author's own, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal, July 2023. Booklist starred, August 2023. Pub Weekly, October 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. "For this multicultural family, inspired by the author's own, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Thanksgiving in the Woods

Alsdurf, Phyllis, 1950-,


Horn Book Guide, Color illustrations help tell the story of a family tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in the woods in upstate New York.
Date Published:2017

Thank you, Sarah : the woman who saved Thanksgiving /

Anderson, Laurie Halse,


Relates how Sarah Hale, a magazine editor and author, persuaded President Lincoln to transform Thanksgiving Day into a national holiday.
Date Published:2002

Tamales for Christmas

Briseño, Stephen,


In preparation for Christmas gift giving, the family comes together to help Grandma sell her delicious tamales.
Date Published:2024

Stella Louella's runaway book

Ernst, Lisa Campbell,


SLJ. PW. A. K. As she tries to find the book that she must return to the library that day, Stella gathers a growing group of people who have all enjoyed reading the book.
Date Published:1998

The reel wish

Méndez, Yamile Saied,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, After experiencing a panic attack on stage during a performance of the "Nutcracker," eleven-year-old Latina ballerina Florencia is kicked out of her ballet company and left without a best friend. Unmoored and alone after the destruction of her promising career, Florencia continues to struggle with anxiety and feelings of betrayal until she discovers an Irish dance club that helps her rediscover herself and fall in love with dance once again.
Date Published:2025

Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, After experiencing a panic attack on stage during a performance of the "Nutcracker," eleven-year-old Latina ballerina Florencia is kicked out of her ballet company and left without a best friend. Unmoored and alone after the destruction of her promising career, Florencia continues to struggle with anxiety and feelings of betrayal until she discovers an Irish dance club that helps her rediscover herself and fall in love with dance once again.

Date Published:2025

Pizza for birds

Shea, Bob,


"Bob, an alligator who owns a popular restaurant for birds, now faces stiff competition from a new pizza shop in town and must cope with his resentment"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

One is a piñata : a book of numbers /

Thong, Roseanne,


School Library Journal starred, March 2019. Booklist, February 2019. New York Times, February 2019. Kirkus Review, February 2019. In rhyming text, Hispanic children count items that can be seen in their neighborhood, such as piñatas, bubbles, and kites.
Date Published:2019

Not perfect

Myers, Maya,


"Neal Porter Books." Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything.
Date Published:2024

Noah's ark

Spier, Peter,


Includes P. Spier's translation of The flood, by Jacobus Revius. Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah's ark and thereby survived the Flood.
Date Published:1977

New Year's Day : a first look /

Leed, Percy, 1968-,


New Year's Day -- You connect! -- Social and emotional snapshot. Explores different traditions associated with New Year's Day. Includes color photographs, text-related questions, a photo glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2023

Mexikid : a graphic memoir /

Martin, Pedro, 1967-,


School Library Journal, July 2023. Booklist starred, July 2023. Kirkus Starred, July 2023. "Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this . . . graphic memoir"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Mercy Watson thinks like a pig

DiCamillo, Kate,


School Library Journal, August 2008. Booklist, June 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Kirkus Review, June 2008. Two sisters move in next door to where Mercy the pig lives, and frustrated when Mercy continues to eat their flowers decide to call for the help of an Animal Control Officer, Francine Poulet, to handle the case.
Date Published:2011

Mercy Watson fights crime

DiCamillo, Kate,


Wilson's Children, October 2007. School Library Journal starred, November 2006. Booklist, October 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Review, August 2006. Mercy the pig's love of buttered toast leads to the capture of a small thief who would rather be a cowboy.
Date Published:2010

Martina has too many tías

Otheguy, Emma,


Publishers Weekly, August 2023. Kirkus Starred, April 2023. Booklist, June 2023. School Library Journal starred, September 2023. "To escape the noise of her boisterous tías, Martina imagines a peaceful island where she plays quietly with a little mouse, but when she wants to tell of her adventure, she realizes there is no one around--that is until she hears her tías in the next room"--OCLC.
Date Published:2023

Many ways to believe

Peterson, Christy,


Respecting beliefs -- All about religions -- Proud to be me!. Many people follow a religion and many people do not. We can respect people and their values. Learn with friends from Sesame Street about religions, holidays, special places, showing respect, and much more.
Date Published:2023