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Holiday Gift Guide Books for Young Readers. New books added daily through mid-December, 2020.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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JUMP TO FICTION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> –<\/strong>|||-<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>JUMP TO NONFICTION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

CHILDREN’S Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ ANIMALS \/ ADVENTURE \/ WORKING DOGS \/ CHAPTER BOOKS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a>A Dog’s Day Series<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Catherine Stier, illustrated by Francesca Rosa<\/strong><\/p>\n
Albert Whitman & Company <\/p>\n
96 pages, ages 7+<\/p>\n
Available in hardcover, paperback, and audio book<\/p>\n
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I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch<\/em><\/a> (A Dog’s Day Series, Book 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n
I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>(A Dog’s Day Series, Book 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n
I Am Sammy, Trusted Guide<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>(A Dog’s Day Series, Book 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n
I Am Bella, Star of the Show<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>(A Dog’s Day Series, Book 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Each title in the A DOG\u2019S DAY<\/strong> Kirkus<\/em>-starred-review chapter book series offers a well-researched story about a dog with a BIG job, told in an engaging, doglike voice. Spend the day with a sheep-guarding dog on the ranch, an avalanche rescue dog, a guide dog, and a dog that stars in films and commercials! Four fast-moving books in the series so far, with more to come! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ POPULAR MUSIC<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"click$ <\/a>A Little Spark<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Chris Parsons<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Zuroam Media<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
October 1, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
160 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
available in hardcover<\/span><\/p>\n
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A Family Read-Aloud – fully illustrated chapter book complete with soundtrack and audiobook.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Featuring the protagonist Spark, the brave young mouse, a fireless fire-breathing dragon Daniel, a freezing world, and an enemy to conquer, action, fantasy and humor are weaved throughout the story. With displays of kindness, comradery, bravery, forgiveness and even some evil to allow for valuable takeaways, A Little Spark delivers teachable moments for children as a great \u201cFamily Read-Aloud\u201d and for young readers ages 7 and above.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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There are beautiful illustrations to help bring the text to life, an audiobook with delightful performances of each character, and an album of songs (that can be accessed through QR codes).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ ANIMALS \/ FRIENDSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Adam Names the Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Beth Wyndham, illustrated by Mary Hendricks Kelly<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Material Media<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
March 9, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
34 pages ages 0-9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
available in hardcover<\/span><\/p>\n
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God told Adam to name the animals. We don’t know exactly how that happened but it is fun to wonder! In Adam Names the Animals<\/em>, Adam starts out unsure and overwhelmed but realizes that part of his job is to become friends with the Animals. Through playful perseverance Adam gets the job done, makes new friends, and is full of gratitude for the wonderful world God created.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK \/ OUTSIDER ART<\/strong><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ Arthur Zarr’s Amazing Art Car<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Cathey Nickell; illustrated by Bill Megenhardt<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Twenty-Eight Creative<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
January, 2016<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
40 pages, <\/span><\/span>ages 4-9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Arthur Zarr is a quiet man who lives alone. When he gets a creative idea to add everyday objects to his car’s plain exterior, Arthur is noticed for the first time around town. Neighbors and other bystanders add their own artistic flair to the car, too. What happens when Arthur enters his bedazzled art car in the town’s parade? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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In this whimsical story about an art car, children learn about recycling, community, friendship building, and the power of imagination. ARTHUR ZARR’S AMAZING ART CAR includes a “History of Art Cars” for readers who are not familiar with this creative form of artistic expression.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK WITH AUDIO CD \/ CONCEPT BOOK \/ BILINGUAL<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ Bun E. Learns to Count in French | Bun E. apprend \u00e0 compter<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Cynthia S. Wildridge<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Limestock Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
December, 2003<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages, Ages 0-9 (PreK – Grade 4)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
available in hardcover and audio book<\/span><\/p>\n
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Can a bunny learn to count? In French? He was a long way from home\u2026and he was very hungry. <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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BUN E. LEARNS TO COUNT IN FRENCH is the bilingual story of a little American bunny that traveled to France\u2014but he was hungry, and he did not speak French! By associating sights and sounds, he begins to learn the language through a clever bilingual counting scheme: one little red nose (un nez), two polka-dotted ears (deux oreilles)\u2026seven baguettes in a basket on a bicycle (sept, baguette, bicyclette)\u2026and of course, the well-deserved prize for his perseverance, ten beautiful carrots. With music and storytellers on the audio recording, this book is a joyous and amazingly effective tool for language learning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S NONFICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY \/ CONCEPT BOOK<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Cleo Can Tie A Bow: A Rabbit and Fox Story<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Sybrina Durant, illustrated by Pumudi Gardiyawasam<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Sybrina Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
October 1st, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
38 pages, recommended ages: 3 to 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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Cleo Can Tie A Bow. She learned what she knows from a rabbit and a fox. They can help you learn to tie one, too. There are many uses for a simple bow – shoelaces, hair bows, gift boxes, and ribbon sashes. Tie one around your finger to remember; or around a tree to welcome home a loved one. Velcro just doesn’t cut it for decorative purposes. You gotta use a bow for that. And for goodness sake, don’t forget to truss up that holiday turkey with a bow tied from twine! With so many uses for bows, make sure your child learns to tie them with this fun parent\/child activity book. They will thank you for it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK SERIES \/ ELECTIONS & VOTING<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>A Vote Is A Powerful Thing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Catherine Stier, illustrated by Courtney Dawson<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
FICTION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Albert Whitman & Co.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
September 1, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover, library binding, and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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SLJ Starred Review! <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Callie knows there’s a presidential election coming up. Her class is having an election, too, about an issue that affects them all – the class field trip! She’s about to witness first-hand what a difference a vote can make – even a single vote – and along the way will find out about the election process and why people have fought for the right to vote throughout history. A great kids-eye look at the power of the vote.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>If I Ran for President<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Catherine Stier, illustrated by Lynne Avril<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
NONFICTION <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Albert Whitman & Co.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
January 1, 2007<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in paperback, library binding, and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation’s problems, tell the American people about your platform and select a running mate. Finally, in November, Election Day would arrive. You would keep your fingers crossed \u2015will you be the next president of the United States?<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>If I Were President<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Catherine Stier, illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
NONFICTION <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Albert Whitman & Co.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
January 1, 1999<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in paperback, library binding, and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president.<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn’t have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. “Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ FOLKLORE <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Hound Dawg<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Patricia Vermillion, illustrated by Cheryl Pilgrim<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
TCU Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
2015<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages, ages 4-8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover<\/span><\/p>\n
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Hound Dawg <\/em>is a southern-style retelling of “The Little Red Hen,” in which the lazy Hound Dawg refuses to help the other barnyard animals raise a corn plant, grind the corn, and then make cornbread. It is only when thieving Raccoon goes after the cornbread that Hound Dawg finally proves his worth and chases Raccoon away, thereby earning his fair share of cornbread.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ <\/strong>NATIONAL PARKS \/ PARK RANGERS \/ NATURE \/ CAREER<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a>If I Were a Park Ranger<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
By Catherine Stier, illustrated by Patrick Corrigan<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Albert Whitman & Company<\/p>\n
April 1, 2019<\/p>\n
32 pages<\/p>\n
Available in hardcover<\/p>\n
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If you were a national park ranger, you’d spend every day in one of the most treasured places in America. You’d have an amazing job protecting animals, the environment, and our country’s natural and historical heritage, from the wilds of Denali to the Statue of Liberty!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ Mia and Nattie: One Great Team!<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By Marlene M. Bell, illustrated by Grace Sandford<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Ewephoric Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
October 3, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages; recommended for ages Pre-K 3 to 7<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
Click for special autographed book + plushie offer<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n
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On a visit to her grandma\u2019s farm, eight-year-old Mia discovers a newborn, orphaned lamb outside in the cold and takes her to the laundry room, naming her Nattie. As she tries to nurse the lamb back to health, Mia discovers that Nattie is different from the other lambs and struggles to fit in with them like Mia does with other kids her age.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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When her grandmother says she will sell Nattie to a neighbor, Mia must come up with a plan to keep her friend around\u2014one that will show the family just how special Nattie truly is.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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CHILDREN’S NONFICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ FOOD HISTORY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a><\/em>Nacho’s Nachos: The Story Behind the World’s Favorite Snack<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
By Sandra Nickel, illustrated by Oliver Dominguez<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Lee and Low Books<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
August 11, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages; recommended for Kindergarten-5th Grade<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover <\/span><\/p>\n
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Celebrating 80 Years of Nachos with NACHO’S NACHOS! In Nacho’s Nachos, <\/em>Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez introduce young readers to Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya and tell the true story of how he invented the world’s most beloved snack in a moment of culinary inspiration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ TEXAS FOLKTALE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Texas Chili? Oh My!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
by Patricia Vermillion; illustrated by Kuleigh Smith<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
TCU Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
2013<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages, ages 3 to 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>\u00bfChili Texano? \u00a1Ay Dios!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
by Patricia Vermillion, translated by Jezabel Guadalope, illustrated by Kuleigh Smith<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
TCU Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
2013<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages, ages 3 to 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in Spanish, hardcover<\/span><\/p>\n
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Meet armadillos Bluebonnet, Mockingbird, and Sweet Olive, as they leave Mamadillo\u2019s home and build dens out of native Texan materials. But watch out for Trickster Coyote, always looking for Armadillos to cook up in his Texas chili! Texas Chili? Oh, My! <\/em>received a Publication award from the San Antonio Conservation Society.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ YARN BOMBING<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
by Cathey Nickell, illustrated by Emily Calimlim<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Twenty-Eight Creative<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
2019<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
32 pages, ages 4-9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover<\/span><\/p>\n
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Yazzy is a creative girl, always sketching out her next adventure. She loves yarn, and she loves to knit! Her neighborhood park is dull and rusty, but Yazzy has a grand plan. With a little help from her friends, Yazzy’s knitted wonders transform Penny Park into a fuzzy rainbow of warmth and color. What yarn-tastic idea will Yazzy think of next? YAZZY’S AMAZING YARN includes a “History of Yarn Bombing” page for readers who are not familiar with this creative and whimsical type of art.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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MIDDLE GRADE Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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FICTION \/ MIDDLE GRADE \/ ACTION-ADVENTURE \/ PARANORMAL \/ SUPERHERO<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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The Dead Club Series<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
By Manuel Ruiz<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Cotton Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in paperback and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Dead Club<\/em><\/a>, <\/strong>July 5, 2015, 166 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Councils & Keepers<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, February 11, 2019, 196 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Underworld Rising<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, September 11, 2019, 211 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Grey Gomez is an eleven-year-old boy who is curious, a loyal friend, and just realized that he\u2019s dead. He is joined in the afterlife by a tomboy, a baseball player, a beauty queen, and a science geek and together, they learn that Purgatory is broken and are soon thrust into a frantic search to find out what has unleashed chaos in their new world.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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With the help of an Oracle and the Grim Reaper himself, Grey and his new friends must harness newly developed abilities to save the Underworld from its ultimate destruction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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The Dead Club series is for MG and up readers who enjoy adventure filled with action, humor and unusual creatures such as Artemis Fowl<\/em>, The Last Kids on Earth<\/em> and superheroes like Teen Titans. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Assuming they\u2019re all dead, of course.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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YOUNG ADULT Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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NONFICTION \/ YOUNG ADULT \/ ACTIVIST \/ INSPIRATIONAL<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Better Angels<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
By Sadie Keller with Michael McCaul<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Gavia Books<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
May 30, 2020 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
250 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Sadie Keller is a 13-year-old cancer survivor turned advocate. She is an amazing little girl, with an extraordinary story, who was diagnosed at age seven with leukemia. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Told in her own words, Sadie\u2019s inspiring story will stir the soul of anyone who wants to find hope in the world. At age eight, she started a national year-round toy drive that has collected thousands of toys for kids battling cancer. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Sadie teamed up with Congressman Michael McCaul on Capitol Hill and became his star lobbyist. Together they helped to pass a law that directed billions of dollars of research aimed at sparking next-level cures for childhood cancer. All net proceeds from the book will go to funding childhood cancer research. www.BetterAngelsBook.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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FICTION \/ YOUNG ADULT \/ ROMANCE \/ COMING OF AGE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a>Pudge and Prejudice<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
By Allison Pittman<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Wander, an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
PRE-ORDER; coming January, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
352 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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Pudge and Prejudice<\/em> is an homage to Jane Austen\u2019s Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, transported to the fictitious Northfield Texas High School in the year 1984. After moving to Northfield with her family, Elyse Nebbit faces the challenge of finding her place in a new school, one dominated by social status and Friday night football. When Elyse\u2019s effortlessly beautiful older sister Jayne starts dating Charlie Bingley, the captain of the school football team, Elyse finds herself curious about Charlie\u2019s popular and brooding best friend, Billy Fitz. Elyse\u2019s body insecurities eventually complicate her relationship with Billy, leaving Jayne and Elyse\u2019s exceedingly blunt friend, Lottie, to step in and help Elyse accept herself for who she is, pant size and all.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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FICTION \/ YOUNG ADULT \/ HEALTH & DAILY LIVING \/ SOCIAL ISSUES \/ DEATH & DYING<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
$\"Click$ <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Stuck<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
By Diane Windsor<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Motina Books<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
October 20, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
230 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Available in paperback and eBook<\/span><\/p>\n
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Cassidy and Angie have been best friends since Kindergarten. Now they’re busy enjoying their junior year of high school, when Angie is diagnosed with leukemia. Like any best friend would, Cassidy vows to fight this battle with her. But when Cassidy unknowingly contracts the measles, she passes it along to Angie. In her immunocompromised state, Angie is unable to fight the disease – tragedy strikes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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