Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories

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Book SynopsisYou are perfect and wonderful just the way you are! And the key to your life is in your hands. Don’t know what that means? You can live a joyful and full life. You can calm your emotional storms and the thoughts swirling in your head. You can find deep peace even when you are hurt or grieving. Don’t know how? Let the story of Emma and Bob guide you. Thanks to their curiosity, Emma and Bob’s ordinary holiday becomes extraordinary. In addition to enjoying time at the beach, in the forest and at home, Gran explains to them ‘the endless cycle of life’ and the importance of ‘self-kindness’, ‘positive thinking’, ‘listening to your heart’ and ‘being present’. You can learn these too, just open your mind and heart. You’ll find that even simple things like breathing, a sandcastle, half a glass of lemonade or a little flower can teach you things about yourself and life that you may have never heard before. A book about life. Not only for children, aged 9+, but for the whole family. A book that can help children increase their self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence, as well as maintain their mental health. The book shows them how perfect and powerful they really are and how they can shape their lives to become joyful and peaceful no matter what. Although the book is about a holiday, it talks about things like self-compassion, emotions, death and the power of the mind, heart and ‘now’. However, it’s easy to read and understand, thanks to the simple language, realistic situations and detailed explanations. In addition to individual and family reading, the book can also be used in school wellbeing sessions.

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Eid!The Eid al-Fitr festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can''t wait to join in. At the end of Ramadan, there will be a wonderful celebration with a huge feast and lots of presents. The perfect opportunity for Little Miss Splendid to wear her most splendid hat and for Mr Greedy to wear his biggest napkin!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year, Diwali and now Eid.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book Synopsis“Brilliant, hilarious, and oh-so-romantic.” —BuzzFeed “Swoony, steamy.” —Entertainment Weekly The Hating Game meets Booksmart by way of Morgan Matson in this unforgettable romantic comedy about two rival overachievers whose relationship completely transforms over the course of twenty-four hours.Today, she hates him. It’s the last day of senior year. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been bitter rivals for all of high school, clashing on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contests. While Rowan, who secretly wants to write romance novels, is anxious about the future, she’d love to beat her infuriating nemesis one last time. Tonight, she puts up with him. When Neil is named valedictorian, Rowan has only one chance at victory: Howl, a senior class game that takes them all over Seattle, a farewell tour of the city she loves. But after learning a group of seniors is out to get them, she and Neil reluctantly decide to team up until they’re the last players left—and then they’ll destroy each other. As Rowan spends more time with Neil, she realizes he’s much more than the awkward linguistics nerd she’s sparred with for the past four years. And, perhaps, this boy she claims to despise might actually be the boy of her dreams. Tomorrow…maybe she’s already fallen for him.Trade Review“Brilliant, hilarious, and oh-so-romantic.” —BuzzFeed "Swoony, steamy." —Entertainment Weekly “A dizzying, intimate romance.” —Kirkus, starred review "This funny, tender, and romantic book is fresh and wholly satisfying.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “A breezy, one-sitting read that wraps the immediacy of a single day with outstanding layers of nostalgia, empowerment and self-acceptance.” —BookPage, starred review “A thoughtful and current story, and a fun summer read.” —SLJ “Today Tonight Tomorrow is romance done right.” —Tamara Ireland Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Word “Fun, flirty, and downright adorable.” —Deb Caletti, award-winning author of A Heart in a Body in the World and Girl, Unframed “I fell head over heels for this smart, swoony, hilarious story.” —Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl “In this pitch-perfect romance, it takes only one night for enemies to find love, but Solomon’s wonderful writing and complex characters captivate instantly.” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours and If I’m Being Honest

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Book SynopsisApril 2020: the country is deep in the first lockdown as a result of coronavirus. Young people are left rootless, without school or friends and isolated at home. In this enforced alienation a creative writing competition, ‘Generation Lockdown Writes’, was launched for young people from the ages of seven to 17. The only rule was that submissions to the competition had to provide an insight into what life was like for them in lockdown – to open up windows of homes and experiences across the UK. Some of Britain’s finest authors for young people stepped in to judge the ten individual categories, and the entries flooded in. ‘Generation Lockdown Writes’ is the stunning final collection of the winning entries, chosen from over six thousand entries. The beautiful and varied pieces provide a unique insight into what life was really like for young people during this historical moment across Britain. We enter many different worlds, and are given a remarkable insight into the range of emotions that young people felt. From moments of fear to joy, this is a collection of writing that will linger in the memory for a long time.Profits from the sale of this book will be donated to BookTrust.

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Book SynopsisChronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised through the eyes of young adults.Trade Review'Chronicles of the Old and New Testament in a way that is fresh and highly original: from Genesis to the Crucifixion.' GOODREADS

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Book SynopsisSit Stay Love offers friendly advice to kids as they build relationships and make new friends What makes a good friend? What if we acted more like a pup? We''d learn the world is a magical place, filled with wonder, love, and kindness. Beauty can truly be in everything all around us. With a friendly pup as their guide, children will discover how to look for friendship in the most unexpected places. A heartwarming story that reminds kids to push past differences and look inside our hearts insteadIt doesn''t matter how we look, what''s our color, or our size. It''s what''s in our hearts that matters, not what you see with your eyes. Practical advice fills every page for kids to learn from and discover that being a best friend starts with gratitude and empathy. A lovable story that will help your child learn the importance of emotional well-being. A book about being the bestest friend for kids 3 to 8Toddlers and kids can have a difficult time fitting in and making friends with peers around them. Sit Stay Love can help as they navigate what it means to be a good friend, and discover the tools they have already inside them. Parents will love using this easy-to-understand storyline to reaffirm good behavior and faith-centered life lessons. Other books by Chalaine KilduffChalaine Kilduff has been writing stories since she was a little girl, filling notebooks with words and dreaming of becoming a published author. Her dream came true when she penned and published her first book in the series, Sit Stay Love: Life Lessons from a Doggie. Collect both heartwarming books and add them to your bookshelf for the entire family to join!

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Book Synopsis‘Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus’s mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to.Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ’s death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come.‘Twas the

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Book SynopsisGod and the Snake Child is an imaginative and engaging retelling of Nicodemus's story for confident readers aged 8+ years.Trade Review‘The Bible is full of good stories, and hearing them as a child will give you resources that last a lifetime. Steve Eggleton offers a fresh take on well-known stories that are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers for years to come.’ -- Terry WaiteBy immersing us afresh in what we may have thought of as familiar Bible stories, Steve Eggleton takes on the most compelling of journeys. And as with all great journeys, the reader is transformed by the experience. I wholeheartedly commend this journey to you. -- Mark Griffiths

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Book SynopsisWhen Joseph's father gives him a brightly decorated coat, his brothers are green with envy. But kindly Joseph forgives their jealousy, in this delightful retelling of the much-loved Bible tale.

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Book SynopsisThe story of the last days of Jesus's life, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, as seen through the eyes of a small donkey. This beautiful retelling from Brian Wildsmith now has a stunning new cover design to appeal to a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.Trade Review"...accompanied by beautiful illustrations, [this] would be suitable to use with the whole primary age range as they explore the meaning behind the Christian festival." * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisWhen Jonah decides to run away from God, he finds himself in trouble. A stormy sea leads to him being swallowed up by a whale. Will he change his ways and escape? Find out in this beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic Bible tale for the very young. Perfect for cosy bedtime reading.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in The Empress Irini Series, charting the extraordinary rise to power of Irini of Athens. Irini’s conniving mother-in-law, her five jealous step-brothers, and her own husband, Co-Emperor Leon, threaten Irini’s safety in Constantinople. She summons Abbess Thekla, her knife-wielding friend, to bring her sharp wits and courage to get Irini safely through childbirth in the Great Palace. Thekla owes Irini her life and thus her loyalty but she is staggered by Irini’s powerful ambitions which far exceed being docile wife and mother. Can Thekla survive Irini’s vengeful nature and the bloody aftermath of Irini’s ruthless ambition? More from the Empress Irini Series Betrothal and Betrayal Seizing Power (coming soon!)

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Book SynopsisA charming and inquisitive story that celebrates tracing the origin of ideas, language, and every day objects, for children 4–8.Where does snow come from? What language did the word thermos come from? And who was the Buddha''s teacher?So many problems in the world come from accepting information at face value without looking into where it comes from. How Do You Know What You Know? follows a child and their father on a cozy, snowy day outing. The child asks questions about how things came to be the way they are. The questions range from how the father knows how to tie a shoe to why it’s not a good idea to eat yellow snow. These queries are met by the father with patience and humor that weave a delightful narrative of intergenerational knowledge sharing. In this exchange, respectful inquiry is beautifully modeled for young learners.The journey includes an amble in the park, a trip to the library, a bus ride, and a visit to a local Buddhist temple where the father is a student. The teacher there introduces the child to the idea of lineage, that wisdom and understanding comes from generations of knowledge passed down from person to person. With a quaint and welcoming simplicity, the illustrations bring this beautiful story to life, and every spread has a subtle nod to the progression of how things come to be the way they are. The story encourages children’s natural curiosity and shows them that everywhere they look there is a story to be told if we just ask.

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Book SynopsisYour children will receive a potent reminder about the true meaning of Christmas when they dive into Max Lucado's imaginary town of Wemmicksville for a Maker-Day festival nobody will ever forget.

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Book Synopsis''Powerful, timely and relentlessly compelling. HOLLOW FIRES burns brightly with Samira Ahmed''s trademark blend of thought-provoking social relevance, heartfelt coming-of-age and whip-smart plotting'' Karen McManus, author of ONE OF US IS LYINGSafiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. One thing she''s learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a journalist''s job is to find the facts and not let personal bias affect the story: but that changes the day she discovers Jawad.Jawad Ali was just fourteen when a teacher saw him wearing a cosplay jetpack and mistook it for a bomb. A mistake that got Jawad arrested, labelled a terrorist - ''Bomb Boy'' - and eventually killed. But who was the young boy behind the headlines? With Jawad''s haunting voice guiding her throughout her investigation, Safiya seeks to tell the whole truth about the murdered boy and those who killed him.A powerful story of our times, Hollow Fires exposes the eviTrade Review'With Hollow Fires, Samira Ahmed offers us an impossible-to-put-down thriller that is both spectacularly haunting and deeply thoughtful. Safiya and Jawad are not narrators we usually see, and their harrowing story is a wholly original commentary on perception, community, and the way society weighs one life against another' -- Sabaa Tahir #1 NYT bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes'A powerful, timely, and relentlessly compelling read. Hollow Fires burns brightly with Samira Ahmed's trademark blend of thought-provoking social relevance, heartfelt coming-of-age, and whip-smart plotting' -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThe book presents a ripped-from-the-headlines story that will be an easy sell both in terms of theme and topic * School Library Connection *A deeply chilling, inventive, and timely page-turner * Kirkus, starred review *Weaving alternating perspectives with articles and other media quotes, both real and fictional, this drives an all-too-real story that educates as much as it enthralls * Booklist *Ahmed weaves evocative prose with images, articles, and text messages to explore with skill and depth the twining of social media in an age of misinformation, alt-right political movements, and racism and Islamophobia * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Ahmed wrings gripping plots from urgent topical issues * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisEvery child wonders where God lives or what God is like. In Maybe God Is Like That Too, a young boy asks his grandma where God is in their city. She invites him to pay attention to where he sees the fruit of the Spirit. Where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are, there too is God. The boy sees God in the kindness of a doorman holding the door for a man using a wheelchair, in the patience of his teacher helping him tie his shoes, and in the love, faithfulness, and gentleness of his grandma. An ordinary day in his city opens this young boy''s eyes to God''s Spirit at work all around him"Schipper''s cheerful, screenprintlike artwork capably evokes the energy of a moderately gritty, moderately diverse cityscape." - Publishers Weekly"Highly recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, Sunday School, and community library picture book collections." - Midwest Book Review"A wonderful story to help illustrate the humanity of Christ Jesus as told to us in Philippians." - Katie Barrett Todd, Union Presbyterian Seminary alumna, writer for Lectionary Links. Maybe God Is Like That Too is a 2017 Moonbeam Children''s Book Awards winner-a contest intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children''s books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading.Maybe God Is Like That Too has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Finalists represent the best books published by university and independent publishers (and authors) in 2017.

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Book SynopsisA reassuring story about making new friends, Rosie and the Friendship Angel is the third picture book from the beloved author of the Seven Sisters series Lucinda Riley, written with her son Harry Whittaker and illustrated by the award-winning Jane Ray.Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .Rosie has just started a new school, and is just getting used to lots of new things when her teacher asks the class to draw their best friend. Rosie’s not sure what to do – she doesn’t have a best friend yet. Luckily, Frederick the Friendship Angel is on hand to show her that friendship is always around the corner . . .Enjoy more books in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series: Grace and the Christmas AngelBill and the Dream AngelAlfie and the Angel of Lost ThingsTrade Review'Packed with timeless messages about love, hope and comfort, the magic of wintertime and the joys of community, friendship and family, this gentle, uplifting story is perfect for the season of giving.' -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Exquisitely decorative with jewel bright colours and starry highlights * Sunday Times *Beautifully illustrated, this first in a new series of children’s books is hopeful, and the perfect Christmas gift in so many ways -- Woman & Home, on Grace and the Christmas Angel

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Book SynopsisDaniel is popular with King Darius. But when others get jealous, Daniel finds himself trapped in a cave of lions. Will his faith be enough to help him? Find out in this charming retelling of the much-loved Bible story. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

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Book SynopsisMoses' mother tries to save her son from danger by hiding him amongst the bulrushes of the Nile. Luckily, he's discovered by the kindly Pharaoh's daughter. The much-loved Bible story is charmingly retold with delightful illustrations by Barbara Bongini. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, a modern retelling of a timeless story about healing the world by finding light in everyone and everythingIn the beginning, there was only darkness, and then a great ray of light ended the darkness and the world was born—the world of a thousand thousand things. It was filled with light. Then something unexpected happened, and the light of the world broke into millions of sparks of light. These sparks fell everywhere. They fell into everyone and everything. This is why you were born and I was born, and why everyone was born—to find the light and change the world. From a beloved author, The Birthday of the World is a beautiful retelling of a timeless story about finding light in the darkness, one spark at a time.Trade ReviewThe painterly images are beautiful, making stunning use of color and light. . .Visually stirring. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisFeel the heartwarming joy and anticipation in welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, Little One, We Knew You’d Come. This endearing story about parent’s hope and anticipation of a new baby is full of lyrical prose and cute animal illustrations.Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones beautiful rhyming text that shows a parent’s love and anticipation for their new child. Little one, we knew you’d come.We hoped. We dreamed. We watched for you.

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Book SynopsisHumphrey the camel is only interested in one thinggettinghis carpet blanket back. As he journeys with the Wise Mento Bethlehem, Humphrey bemoans his lost blanket until he finallygets a new one. But when the caravan arrives and Humphrey seesbaby Jesus shivering, he gives the child his new blanket withouta second thought. Full of rich acrylic paintings, humor, and heart,this board book edition of Carol Heyer's bestseller will swiftlybecome a cherished favorite with little ones.

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Book SynopsisThere''s nothing quite like a good-night hug! Good Night Hugs, featuring adorable animal families hugging the ones they love most will make your little ones want to snuggle up close. Cozy up with some of the sweetest good-night hugs as you tell your little love good night.Cozy up as you journey through the animal kingdom, finding animal moms and dads hugging the little ones they love most. From sloths hanging together upside down to a tiny red pandas snuggling up with Mama, these sweet snuggles will capture your little one''s attention until they drift off to sleep. Cherish this quiet, hug-filled time together as you delight in the family God has provided.

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Book SynopsisThe story of St. Francis of Assisi—the Catholic saint who gave up everything to honour all life on Earth—retold by human rights crusader and public servant Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He adopted the life of an itinerant preacher and made it his mission to teach about the sanctity of all life on Earth, becoming an advocate of animal rights and environmentalism in a time when even human life often had little value. He gave up all of his wealth and earthly possessions, and turned away from his life of privilege to live with the outcasts in his society. Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.—a father; a devout Roman Catholic; a crusader for clean air and water; an advocate for public health; and a member of a family famous for its dedication to the American people. Kennedy has chosen to retell this saint's classic tales hoping to teach its important messages to children around the world.Trade Review"Grade 1–4–Kennedy's passion for nature and lifelong connection to this saint are evident in both the narrative and introduction, in which he reveals his personal convictions. The book paints Francis in glowing terms (with some fictionalized dialogue), weaving together the major threads of his life: his early kindness to beggars in his family's fabric shop; his call to and ultimate rejection of a military career; his estrangement from his wealthy father; and his ministry to lepers, the impoverished, and animals. The famous prayer, "Lord, make me an instrument of Your Peace…," is printed across the bottom of the pages. Nolan's oil paintings render realistic figures in carefully staged scenes. The architecture and landscape of Assisi are accurately captured, although the New Age angel depicted at the conclusion is anachronistic. While much of the information overlaps with that found in Guido Visconti's Clare and Francis (Eerdmans, 2004), the telling and aesthetic are quite different; the books will appeal to vastly different audiences." —School Library Journal "Gr. 2-4. Sharing the middle name of Francis with his father, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. felt especially close to St. Francis while growing up, and the gentle saint continues to play an important part in his personal and family life. Here Kennedy offers a straightforward telling of Francis' life that, nonetheless, seems imbued with the splendor of the saint's mission. As Kennedy notes in his introduction, Francis' life was so full that not everything about it could be included. But his well-told biography, which introduces Francis as a frivolous yet charming King of Youth and follows him to his welcoming "Sister Death," also describes incidents such as Francis' reconciliation with the wolf of Grubbio and his relationship with St. Clare, who started an order of nuns similar to the Franciscan brothers' order. The book is illustrated with full-page, realistic paintings, which, while technically adept, have little sense of wonder or mystery. It's the words (including Francis' Canticle of the Sun on the back cover) that paint the pictures in this book." —Booklist

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Book SynopsisA reassuring story about making new friends, Rosie and the Friendship Angel is the third picture book from the beloved author of the Seven Sisters series Lucinda Riley, written with her son Harry Whittaker and illustrated by the award-winning Jane Ray.Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .Rosie has just started a new school, and is just getting used to lots of new things when her teacher asks the class to draw their best friend. Rosie’s not sure what to do – she doesn’t have a best friend yet. Luckily, Frederick the Friendship Angel is on hand to show her that friendship is always around the corner . . .Enjoy more books in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series: Grace and the Christmas AngelBill and the Dream AngelAlfie and the Angel of Lost ThingsTrade Review'Packed with timeless messages about love, hope and comfort, the magic of wintertime and the joys of community, friendship and family, this gentle, uplifting story is perfect for the season of giving.' -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Beautifully illustrated, this first in a new series of children’s books is hopeful, and the perfect Christmas gift in so many ways -- Woman & Home on Grace and the Christmas AngelExquisitely decorative with jewel bright colours and starry highlights * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe word shalom' means three different things: hello', goodbye' and peace'. In this sweet, simple tale, Sheep experiments with this triple meaning as she goes about her day on the farm. The sun is rising, and we follow Sheep as she stops to say shalom' ('hello') to each of her friends: Shalom, Cat', Shalom, Cow,' Shalom, Horse', Shalom, Duck'. Shalom, Sheep', they all reply! When the day comes to a close, Sheep realises she can use this same word to say goodbye to all of her friends, as well: Shalom, Cat', Shalom, Cow,' Shalom, Horse', Shalom, Duck'. Shalom, Sheep', they reply once more! As she tucks herself into bed that night, Sheep remembers that shalom' has one more meaning: peace'. And with that, surrounded by the moon and the stars, she falls into a peaceful night's sleep. Sheep Says Shalom is a heartwarming story for young readers, introducing them to Hebrew, teaching them about the joys of learning a language and giving them insights into the Jewish faith and culture. Children will be captivated by this foldout board book with colourful illustrations of animals and nature.

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Book SynopsisSpeak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma. They?re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she?d be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger?s house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom,especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.Dani De La Cruz, Claire?s new host sister, couldn?t be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani?s game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.Trade Review“[Parachutes] is about the radical possibility of young women finding and detonating their voices. Yang takes a sledgehammer to rape culture itself, swinging with equal parts artistry and force. If this were a television series it would look fabulous and land deep.” — New York Times Book Review "In her YA debut, Yang (Front Desk) draws from personal experience and the news to tell a contemporary story of class discrepancy, the pervasiveness of rape culture, and the Asian diaspora... a multifaceted read, by turns poignant, fun, and exultant in its celebration of the multitudinous experiences and strength inherent in diasporic identity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A fierce entrance into YA, navigating a plethora of complex themes with great honesty... Claire and Dani’s mettle and solidarity as they contend with the institutions and privilege that hide abuse is gripping and empowering. Yang offers a compelling exploration of the parachute experience and the intersection of ethnicity, class, and reputation, while underscoring striking cultural parallels between America and China. Strong characterization and thoughtful writing make for an unforgettable read." — ALA Booklist (starred review) "Yang deftly weaves in parallels to recent real-life events... On top of these explorations of nationality and wealth is the realistically pervasive look at rape culture... In short alternating chapters narrated by Dani and Claire, Yang creates a delicate balance between these heavier issues and the lighter moments of high school... [A] powerful exploration of race, class, and power through multiple lenses... An engrossing read that will spark discussions on a wide range of issues." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Yang has created two distinct and vibrant voices that shimmer with passion for both justice and independence... The convincing narrative, told in alternating first-person perspectives, confronts pervasive and xenophobic stereotypes, with secondary characters’ complex identities adding depth and emotion to the story." — Horn Book Magazine "Yang writes astutely about the destabilizing combination of family expectations, copious wealth, and absence of adult supervision. She’s also sharply perceptive about the class and race complexities of a community that contains rich Asian visitors and American-born Asians, great wealth and straitened circumstances... A spirited slice of cultural life and story of girls facing cruel inequities, and Yang’s compelling author’s note about parachutes and her own experience of being sexually assaulted adds another poignant facet." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Parachutes is a force. As fast-paced as it is powerful, its story of immigration, social class, and rape culture calls out the damaging consequences of privilege in ways that will make readers want to speak up and take action.” — Randy Ribay, National Book Award finalist and author of Patron Saints of Nothing “Parachutes is not just a searing drama that explores the lives of Asians in America, it’s a courageous, empowering story about how high women can soar when they lift each other up.” — Stacey Lee, award-winning author of The Downstairs Girl Awards and Praise for Front Desk: Asian / Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner Named a Best Book of the Year by: NPR Kirkus Reviews Publishers Weekly Washington Post Amazon School Library Journal Bookpage New York Public Library Chicago Public Library Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 — ALA Booklist * “Debut author Yang weaves in autobiographical content while creating a feisty and empowered heroine. The supporting characters are rich in voice and context ...achingly reveal life in America in the 1990s for persons of color and those living in poverty.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * “Mia herself is an irresistible protagonist, and it is a pleasure to see both her writing and her power grow... Many young readers will see themselves in Mia and her friends.... A swiftly moving plot and a winsome protagonist.” — School Library Journal (starred review) * “It’s the details that sing in this novel...This book will help foster empathy for the immigrant experience for young readers, while for immigrant children, it is a much-needed and validating mirror....Deserving of shelf space in every classroom and library.” — Booklist (starred review) “Reminiscent of the television series Fresh Off the Boat... Basing the story on her own childhood experiences, Yang writes Mia’s dreams into reality without sacrificing or minimizing the heartbreaking realities of many immigrants’ hardships... there is much satisfaction in this book’s powerful and heart-wrenching close.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Front Desk is a story about the hardships of immigrant life, the perpetuation of injustice, and a sweet, kind, indomitable young girl who chooses to rise up and fight no matter how hard it gets. Kelly Yang’s debut is a stunner. — Mike Jung, author of Unidentified Suburban Object “In this noteworthy, immensely enjoyable novel, Kelly Yang (Front Desk) tackles some of the systemic inequalities that foster racism, misogyny and sexual assault. She convincingly brings to light ways in which victims are often judged more harshly than their aggressors, but also provides a template for change. Yang dives with aplomb into issues of opulence and poverty, power and impotence.” — Shelf Awareness

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