Ginjer L. Clarke

📖 Reading age: 6 - 8 years

🎓 Grade level: 1st - 3rd grade

💡 Summary: Sharks! by Ginger L. Clarke is an exciting nonfiction book for young readers eager to dive into the world of sharks. Packed with fascinating facts and vivid illustrations, this Level 3 reader is perfect for kids who are starting to read independently and want to learn about these incredible underwater predators.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

Text and illustrations introduce the world of sharks--the fiercest fish in the oceans.

Sharks!

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💡Summary: This vocabulary book is designed to enhance word knowledge for second-grade students. It follows a structured approach to teaching vocabulary, focusing on explicit instruction and consistent application across different levels. Each unit includes the following components:

 * Introducing the Words: A captivating fiction or nonfiction passage provides context for new vocabulary words.

 * Word Study: Students learn decoding strategies and engage in speaking and writing activities to expand their word knowledge.

 * Shades of Meaning: Students explore idioms, metaphors, proverbs, and word choice to understand word relationships and nuances.

 * Unit Review: A variety of activities reinforce and enrich vocabulary learning, including definitions, matching, synonyms/antonyms, sentence completion, word associations, vocabulary for comprehension, classification, and idea completion.


Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Reading & Language Arts

Vocabulary Workshop ©2011 Level Purple (Grade 2) Student Edition Workbook 

📖 Edad de lectura: 5 - 6 años

💡 Resumen: “Arco Iris de Poesía” es una vibrante colección de poemas de autores de España y varios países de América. Con obras de Leopoldo Lugones, Ana Maria Machado, Gabriela Mistral, José Martí, Lope de Vega, Shel Silverstein, Rubén Darío y otros poetas, esta antología ofrece una experiencia literaria diversa y enriquecedora para los jóvenes lectores.

Poemas de las Américas y España 

Arco Iris de Poesía

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Rainbow Rowell

💡 Summary: Set over the course of one school year in 1986, “Eleanor & Park” tells the story of two star-crossed misfits who understand that first love rarely lasts. Yet, they’re brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll recall your own first love and just how fiercely it gripped you.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

"Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits--smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try"--

Eleanor and Park

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E. Lockhart

💡 Summary:
In “Dramarama” by E. Lockhart, two theater-obsessed Ohio teenagers, one gay and one straight, one black and one white, find themselves immersed in the whirlwind of summer drama camp. As they navigate hormones, gold lame, hissy fits, and jazz hands, their friendship is tested amidst the backdrop of song, dance, and unitards. This engaging young adult novel delves into themes of identity, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, offering a vibrant portrayal of teenage life and love within the colorful world of theater.

Spending their summer at Wildewood Academy, an elite boarding school for the performing arts, tests the bond between teens Sadye and her best friend Demi.

Dramarama

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A. S. King

💡 Summary: In this truly original portrayal of a girl struggling to break free of society's definitions, Printz Honor author A.S. King asks readers to question everything—and offers hope to those who will never stop seeking real love.

In this truly original portrayal of a girl struggling to break free of society's definitions, Printz Honor author A.S. King asks readers to question everything--and offers hope to those who will never stop seeking real love. Astrid Jones desperately wants to confide in someone, but her mother's pushiness and her father's lack of interest tell her they're the last people she can trust. Instead, Astrid spends hours lying on the backyard picnic table watching airplanes fly overhead. She doesn't know the passengers inside, but they're the only people who won't judge her when she asks them her most personal questions...like what it means that she's falling in love with a girl. As her secret relationship becomes more intense and her friends demand answers, Astrid has nowhere left to turn. She can't share the truth with anyone except the people she imagines flying over her at thirty thousand feet, and they don't even know she's there. But little does Astrid know just how much even the tiniest connection will affect these strangers' lives--and her own--for the better.

Ask the Passengers

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Emma Donoghue

💡 Summary: A five-year-old narrates a story about his life growing up in a single room where his mother aims to protect him from the man who has held her prisoner for seven years since she was a teenager.

A Novel

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world. . . . It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma it's the prison where she has been held for seven years. Through her fierce love for her son, she has created a life for him in this eleven-by-eleven-foot space. But with Jack's curiosity building alongside her own desperation, she knows that Room cannot contain either much longer. Room is a tale at once shocking, riveting, exhilarating--a story of unconquerable love in harrowing circumstances, and of the diamond-hard bond between a mother and her child.

Room

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Book #1: “Openly Straight” (Paperback)  Book #2: “Honestly Ben” (Hardcover)

💡 Summary: The series by Bill Konigsberg follows Rafe and Ben, students at an all-boys boarding school, as they navigate friendship, sexuality, and self-discovery. Exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of young love, it portrays the challenges of navigating sexuality in a potentially judgmental environment, while offering a story of hope and self-acceptance.

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Openly Straight Book Series

Bobbi Kates

📖 Reading age: 1 - 4 years 

🎓 Grade level: Pre-K - 2

💡 This delightful book teaches children about diversity and inclusion, emphasizing that while we may look different, we share many similarities. With engaging illustrations and simple, relatable language, it celebrates the beauty of our differences and the unity of our shared human experience.

Illustrations and simple rhyming text show that while the body parts of various human and Muppet characters may look different, they have similar uses.

We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)

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Patrick Carman

💡 Summary: Patrick Carman crafts a dark, high-concept superhero tale exploring the moral complexities of young adulthood. Teens grapple with choices, consequences, and the blurry lines between right and wrong, all wrapped in intrigue, romance, friendship, and adventure.

You are indestructible. These are the words that transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding... and it changes everything. After all, there's something addictive about testing the limits of fear, experiencing the thrill of walking through fire, or saving your friend from a beating in front of the whole school. Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others at risk of death. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the specter of a curse. How to decide who lives and who dies? And why does darkness seem to be chasing them? Jacob only has thirteen days to figure out how to harness this terrifying power... and the answer is chilling: What if he has to kill the one he loves to save her? In the context of a dark, unconventional superhero story, Patrick Carman has envisioned a high concept tale of intrigue, romance, friendship and adventure that probes deep into what teens face as they enter young adult years: navigating increasingly complex choices with greater consequences, as well as the gray areas blurring the definitions of right and wrong.

Thirteen Days to Midnight

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Pablo Neruda

Stephen Dobyns

W. S. Merwin

💡Described by the New York Times Book Review as "the most prolific, influential and inventive poet of the Spanish language," Pablo Neruda's passionate love poems come alive in this acclaimed translation by W. S. Merwin, enriched by Jan Thompson Dicks' illustrations and a foreword by Stephen Dobyns.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A perennial bestseller since it was published in Chile nearly 70 years ago, this collection is now offered for the first time in a beautiful gift edition. This superb translation and richly colored illustrations bring the poems of this classic volume vividly to life. Full color.

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair

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David Lubar

📖 Reading age: 7-10 years

🎓 Grade level: 2 - 5

💡 Summary: This was one monster of an itch... When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone -- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?

When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone -- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?

Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)

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Jostein Gaarder

Paulette Moller

💡 Summary: In this novel exploring Western philosophy, fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen finds two intriguing questions in her mailbox: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" This sets her on a captivating journey beyond her Norwegian village.

A Novel about the History of Philosophy

A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning--but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.

Sophie's World

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Susan Kaiser Greenland

💡 Summary: “Mindful Games” offers 50 simple activities to foster mindfulness in children, with benefits for adults too. Susan Kaiser Greenland encourages cultivating Attention, Balance, and Compassion for all ages, emphasizing the profound impact of our mindfulness on those around us.

Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families

Playing games is a great way for kids to develop their focusing and attention skills and to become more mindful. Susan Kaiser Greenland has had a lot of success bringing mindfulness to the classroom, and in this book she shares her experience, showing how parents, caregivers, and teachers can cultivate these qualities at home or in a school setting. She includes fifty mindfulness games that develop what Greenland calls the "new A, B, C's" for learning and for a happy and successful life- Attention, Balance, and Compassion. In a playful way, the games introduce kids to breathing practices and techniques for developing focus, concentration, and sensory awareness, and identifying and self-regulating emotions, among others skills. They include "anchor" games that develop concentration; visualization games that encourage kindness and focus; analytical games that cultivate clear thinking; and awareness games that develop all of these qualities and give greater insight into ourselves, others, and relationships. Greenland contextualizes each game and offers guidance for the parents/caregivers throughout.
Even though the games are written for kids, they can be just as fun and transformative for adults. Greenland encourages parents and caregivers to develop their own attention, balance, and compassion and explore the universal concepts that she presents. She points out that as caregivers, our own mindfulness has a powerful effect on everyone in our lives, especially our children. They notice when we're calmer, more composed, and more joyful, and learn by our example.

Mindful Games

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💡 Summary: In “White Girl Problems,” Babe Walker, a meticulously groomed white girl with expensive tastes and a massive Twitter following, finds herself in shopping rehab after a Barneys spree totaling $246,893.50. Now, she’s penning her memoir, chronicling her quest for perfection amidst hurdles like hating her horse, despising every job, and maintaining a strict diet. Fueled by wit and Adderall, she crafts a memorable and enjoyable memoir.

💡 Summary: In “Psychos,” the hysterical follow-up to the New York Times bestseller “White Girl Problems,” Babe Walker embarks on a global journey to find the answer to the burning question on everyone’s mind, including hers: Who is Babe Walker? Join her as she navigates through outrageous adventures and humorous encounters in her quest for self-discovery.

Book #1 & #2

White Girl Problems Series 

Heidi Heilig

💡 Summary: “The Girl from Everywhere,” the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo.

As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all. But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy. If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years. Heidi Heilig blends fantasy, history, and a witty modern sensibility into a magical journey that will captivate fans of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo.

The Girl from Everywhere

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Paula Hawkins

💡 Summary: Rachel, battling alcoholism, observes a seemingly perfect couple from her daily train ride. When she witnesses something suspicious, she becomes entangled in a complex mystery involving three women with hidden secrets.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Girl on the Train

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Caitlin Moran

💡 Summary: In “How to Be a Woman,” Caitlin Moran blends humor and memoir to recount her journey from teenage awkwardness to womanhood. With wit and insight, she navigates societal expectations, feminism, body image, and relationships, advocating for a more honest and empowered way to embrace womanhood.

Piecing together common-sense observations with scenes from her own life, the author sheds new light on feminism, discussing the reasons why female rights and empowerment are essential issues for both women and society itself.

How to Be a Woman

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N. K. Jemisin

(Book #1 in the Great Cities Series)

💡 Summary: Three-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts her most incredible novel yet, a "glorious" story of culture, identity, magic, and myths in contemporary New York City.

"Five New Yorkers must come together in order to save their city from destruction in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin. Every great city has a soul. Some are ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York? She's got six. When a young man crosses the bridge into New York City, something changes. He doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. But he can feel the pulse of the city, can see its history, can access its magic. And he's not the only one. All across the boroughs, strange things are happening. Something is threatening to destroy the city and her six newborn avatars unless they can come together and stop it once and for all"--

The City We Became

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Kody Keplinger

 Genre: Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction, Coming of Age, Adventure

💡 Summary: In “Run,” Bo, a rebellious blind teenager from a turbulent home, reaches out to her friend Agnes in distress. Together, they embark on a journey, stealing the family car and leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions about what they’re running from.

Bo Dickinson is a seventeen-year-old girl from a bad family, but she is also over-protected, legally blind, Agnes Atwood's best friend--so when Bo calls in the middle of the night, desperate to get out of town, Agnes helps her to steal the Atwoods' car and the two girls go on the run, even though Agnes is not sure exactly what they are running from.

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📌 Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Fiction, Feminism

💡 Summary:
In “The Girl and the Goddess,” bestselling poet Nikita Gill delves into Hindu mythology and legend through a collection of poetry and prose. With vivid language and beautiful illustrations, Gill explores themes of femininity, strength, and resilience, weaving together an intimate coming-of-age story told in linked poems. This deeply personal work offers readers insight into the rich cultural influences that shaped the author’s journey toward womanhood, celebrating the divine within every woman while reflecting on the struggles and triumphs of the human experience.

Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom

The Girl and the Goddess

Rashin Kheiriyeh

🎓 Grade level: Preschool - 3

📖 Reading age: 4-8 years

💡 Summary: Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family’s new home. On the way there, she remembers what beach trips were like in Iran, the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all, the saffron ice cream she shared with her best friend, Azadeh. But there are wonderful things in this new place as well — a subway train, exciting music… and maybe even a new friend!




A joyous celebration of a girl's first family outing in a new country"With her colorful, exuberant folk-art illustrations and upbeat, friendly tone, Rashin makes a daunting cross-cultural leap seem as easy as a summer breeze." -- New York Times Book ReviewRashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she remembers what beach trips were like in Iran, the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all, the saffron ice cream she shared with her best friend, Azadeh. But there are wonderful things in this new place as well -- a subway train, exciting music... and maybe even a new friend!

Saffron Ice Cream

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Kimberly Dean

📖 Reading age: 2 to 3 years

🎓 Grade level: Preschool and up

💡 Summary: “Potty Time with Pete the Kitty” makes potty training cool with groovy lift-the-flap fun! Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to use the potty in this engaging board book. With 20 flaps to lift and step-by-step instructions, toddlers will increase their confidence and success with potty training, all while having fun with Pete the Kitty!

Potty time is cool with Pete the Kitty in this groovy lift-the-flap potty training board book! Pete the Kitty walks toddlers through every groovy step for using the potty, from getting ready, to washing up--all leading up to one rockin' celebration! Includes 20 flaps to lift and step-by-step instructions for using the potty. Increase toddlers' confidence and success with this fun potty training book starring Pete the Kitty!

Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

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Ezra Jack Keats

 📖 Reading age: Preschool - 2

🎓 Grade level: 2 - 6 years

💡 Summary: “Peter’s Chair,” from the Caldecott Medal-winning author of “The Snowy Day,” Ezra Jack Keats, is a picture book classic that explores sibling rivalry.

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