Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love
Aurora Metro Publications Gentlemen
Book SynopsisFreshers' term. Greg has taken to university like a duck to water. Kasper is struggling to fit in. Summoned to a mediation session with Kasper and the college welfare officer to discuss an accusation of plagiarism, Greg deftly argues his way out of trouble. But when the allegations evolve into something altogether more damaging, how long can Greg remain untouchable? Gentlemen examines what happens when culture turns toxic, and how fear of not fitting in risks everyone losing out.Trade Review"A fascinating and highly recommended play." --Graham Archer "West End Wilma" "Prickly tension ... Parvin knows how to rhythm a play."--Michael Billington "The Guardian" "Taut, cruelly funny and crammed with quirky detail."--Sam Marlowe "The Times"
£10.44
Fox Love Press Finding Home
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£9.49
Lantana Publishing My Mommies Built a Treehouse
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£17.09
Helen Haraldsen A Tale of Two Shoes
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£12.34
Creative Genie Ltd The Perfect Gift
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£10.24
Ooligan Press The Ocean in My Ears
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£14.40
Cameron & Company Inc Ducks Ducks
Book SynopsisThe days are cold. Winter is coming fast to the Nevada Mountains. The white ducks need a warm spot to sleep; so does the old mountain lion. Like children who want to snuggle with their moms the ducks find a purrrfect spot to sleep. And the old mountain lion gains something he never had before.
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August House Publishers The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable
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Cinco Puntos Press,U.S. Seeing Off the Johns
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Three Rooms Press Weird Girl and What's His Name
Book SynopsisIndieFab Young Adult Fiction Book of the Year 2015! Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books 2015! In the podunk town of Hawthorne, North Carolina, seventeen-year-old geeks Lula and Rory share everything--sci-fi and fantasy fandom, Friday night binge-watching of old X-Files episodes, and that feeling that they don't quite fit in. Lula knows she and Rory have no secrets from each other; after all, he came out to her years ago, and she's shared with him her "sacred texts"--the acting books her mother left behind after she walked out of Lula's life. But then Lula discovers that Rory--her Rory, who maybe she's secretly had feelings for--has not only tried out for the Hawthorne football team without telling her, but has also been having an affair with his middle-aged divorcee boss. With their friendship disrupted, Lula begins to question her identity and her own sexual orientation, and she runs away in the middle of the night on a journey to find her mother, who she hopes will have all the answers. Meagan Brother's piercing prose in this fresh LGBT YA novel speaks to anyone who has ever felt unwanted and alone, and who struggles to find their place in an isolating world. Ages 14--up.Trade Review"Aside from being extremely well-written, it was very real. The characters felt like genuine seventeen-year-olds with interesting, but relatable, problems. They are the kind of characters that stay with you and become part of your literary family ... This is a novel that transcends the LGBTQ genre, and it holds universal lessons for all. It is reminiscent of Judy Bloom's Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret and Tiger Eyes in the way it tackles somewhat taboo subjects within a smoothly written narrative. It has all the makings to become a classic of this generation." --Foreword Reviews 5-Star Review; Reviewers' Choice 2015; IndieFab 2015 Young Adult Fiction Book of the Year "What makes us love who and what we love? What makes us who we are? Do our loves make us who we are? In Weird Girl and What's His Name, Meagan Brothers's crisp, compassionate novel for young adults, all of these questions are explored from various character perspectives ... This is not a "gay book for teens." It's a book inclusive of teen readers--yes, queer teens and geeky teens--many of whom will recognize themselves and their challenges in its pages. Adult readers will certainly recognize themselves in this book as well, from many different angles and in many different phases of life. We can all gain some insight." --Rain Taxi "Weird Girl and What's His Name" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to school and community library collections." --Midwest Book Review "Voices are crisply and intimately drawn. Minor characters are equally vibrant ... Carefully and subtly imagined." --Kirkus Reviews Starred Review; "Best Teen Books of 2015" & "Best Teen Romance Novels of 2015" "Rory and Lula are charming characters who talk to the reader as though they are talking to a good friend... Teens will find a lot of appeal here" --Someday My Printz Will Come/School Library Journal "What could have been a niche novel only for X-Philes is a quirky, thoughtful illumination of identity formation and the difficulty of assigning labels to love." --The Globe and Mail "The characters are wonderfully likable, the story is smartly written, and--what's this?--there's a possibility for a happy ending? Read and find out." --Booklist (Starred Review) "Effectively mixes past and present ... real, evolving ..." --Publishers Weekly "Brothers's pitch-perfect dialogue and well-polished prose make her an author to watch." --School Library Journal "Say hello to one of my new benchmarks for great YA fiction. Weird Girl and What's His Name is absolutely wonderful, heartbreaking, and utterly engaging stuff." --Manhattan Book Review "Recommended for huge fans of "The X-Files" or anyone who has struggled to figure out their own identity or sexuality" --TeenReads "Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories will enjoy this powerful novel." (Top 18 New YA Books of Fall 2015) --BuzzFeed "What really shines in Meagan Brothers' novel is the voices and the characters; they feel authentically human and vibrant and you'll be glad to spend 300-odd pages with the both of them." (Top 17 New YA Books of October 2015) --Bustle "This new LGBT YA novel is as gripping as it is heartfelt." (Best 12 Books of October 2015) --Brit+Co "There have been a lot of noteworthy LGBT YA novels hitting the market lately, but Weird Girl and What's His Name is one of the most complex and touching." (10 New YA Books Every Twentysomething Should Read) --Style caster "Brothers burrows deep into her characters' hearts and minds as they struggle with unruly sexual urges, family issues, and their own ruptured friendship. A welcome addition to the growing canon of LGBTQ-themed teen literature." --Chronogram "Meagan Brothers is a force to be reckoned with ... she reminds us of the exquisite pain of unrequited love and of the absurd loyalty and drama we're all capable of." --Book Jawn "A great story about how gender roles are not always clear cut, and how self-expression is all about letting go of your fears and doubts." --YA, Why Not? "Truly a fantastic read... Definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good plot line, or simply a wonderful book to read." --League of Advanced Readers "A satisfying breath of fresh air." --Lambda Literary "Rory is another great LGBTQ teen, whose gayness does not define him as a person." (Top 30 YA books of 2015) --Forever Young Adult "A wonderful story about family, love, and fan fiction. Brothers does an excellent job of showing that true friendship can survive anything, including football, sexuality, and government coverups." --Brian Katcher, author, Almost Perfect "Rory and Lula might bond over out-there sci-fi, but their relationship is as real as it gets. To paraphrase their favorite show: The truth is in here." --D.C. Pierson, comedian and author, The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To "Gorgeous writing, real characters I could give my heart to, and a huge-hearted exploration of being a fan of something specific (music! X-Files! football!)... I'm certainly now a huge fangirl of Meagan Brothers! -- Kim Culbertson, Northern California Book Award Winner of Instructions for a Broken Heart and Catch a Falling Star "I fell in love with both narrators of WEIRD GIRL AND WHAT'S HIS NAME, and found their story meaningful, original, and truthful. As someone who's been both a weird girl and a what's her name, I heartily endorse this book." --Janice Earlbaum, author, I. Liar and Girlbomb "I wish I could go back in time, when I was Lula and Rory's age, so I could feel like I finally had someone who spoke my language... This is a book for anyone that has ever binge watched on a TV show or fallen in love with their best friend or searched for a way out of redundancy or dreamed of an adventure." --Aimee Herman, author, To Go Without Blinking "As an avid reader and writer, there is rarely a novel that makes me think "I have never read a book like this before." WEIRD GIRL AND WHAT'S HIS NAME is one of the occasional exceptions ... An innovative piece of young adult fiction, and I definitely would recommend to both young adult and adult fiction readers." --Annabelle Jay, author, Caron High News "Fanboys and fangirls, rejoice! This wise and witty book is pure teen-geek heaven. With laugh-out-loud moments, smartly drawn characters, and a platonic love story that rivals Scully and Mulder's, this book perfectly captures the joys and heartaches of all-consuming fandoms and 'it's-complicated' friendships. I loved it."--J.C. Lillis, author, How to Repair a Mechanical Heart and We Won't Feel a Thing "A bold, funny and touching story for anyone who has experienced the heartache of an unrequited crush, whose sexual identity is a work-in-progress, and whose journey to self-discovery represents not so much a straight line as a meandering path. --Melissa Keil, author, Life in Outer Space
£12.34
Three Rooms Press Quiver: A Novel
Book SynopsisSet in rural Tennessee, QUIVER, a YA novel by Julia Watts, focuses on the unlikely friendship between two teens from opposite sides of the culture wars. Libby is the oldest child of six, going on seven, in a family that adheres to the "quiverfull" lifestyle: strict evangelical Christians who believe that they should have as many children as God allows because children are like arrows in the quiver of "God's righteous warriors." Meanwhile, her new neighbor, Zo is a gender fluid teen whose feminist, socialist, vegetarian family recently relocated from the city in search of a less stressful life. Zo and hir family are as far to the left ideologically as Libby's family is to the right, and yet Libby and Zo, who are the same age, feel a connection that leads them to friendship—a friendship that seems doomed from the start because of their families' differences. Through deft storytelling, built upon extraordinary character development, author Watts offers a close examination of the contemporary compartmentalization of social interactions. The tensions that spring from their families’ cultural differences reflect the pointed conflicts found in today’s society, and illuminate a path for broader consideration. Trade Review"2018 Fall Okra Pick." —Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Perfect 10 Rating, VOYA Magazine "A timely novel, Quiver springboards conversation about family lifestyle and dynamics, the freedom of children to question their upbringing, and the power of friendship to overcome preconceptions.” —Lambda Literary Review "Quiver is an amazing, heartfelt book with a powerful lesson to share. Nearly all young adults feel judged or excluded at some point in their lives; this story will help anyone, no matter their situation, see that acceptance is possible.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review “Sympathetic and believable.” —Publishers Weekly "An examination of friendship and events in life that make us reconsider why we believe what we believe." —Booklist “Discussions of values and morality are straightforward and thoughtful, offering some provocative opportunities for readers to articulate their own possibly unquestioned views in discussion. The atmosphere is vivid: Watts’ knowledge of country Tennessee shines through in the details.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “[A] contemporary gem . . . touches on many societal divides including ideology, religion and sexuality.” —Catholic Library World “This is a wonderful story of friendship between two young people who are seeking their place within a world that is constantly changing, sometimes not for the better. For anyone who has felt “different,” Watts’s novel will be ultimately relatable.” —VOYA Magazine "Opens important conversations about faith, family, independence, and identity." Kirkus Reviews “This just may be the perfect book for our times, when acknowledgement of common ground and empathy are sorely needed.” —New York Journal of Books “Julia Watts’ new novel finds room for friendship in the so-called culture wars.” —Chapter 16 “[A] story about families and the difference between love and obedience. . . . thoughtful.” —School Library Journal “Quiver is one of those LGBTQ YA books that humanizes both left-wing and conservative right viewpoints in the idea that most people are just trying to do the right thing. If you want to cultivate empathy for a perspective different from your own, this could be a powerful read.” —Andy Windner “A thought-provoking young adult novel that explores fundamental Christianity and gender-fluidity . . . absolutely outstanding.” —Book Reviews and More by Kathy "Remarkable. . . . If you're looking for a book that allows you to experience worlds you aren't familiar with, I can't recommend Quiver strongly enough.” —Dews Reviews “A hopeful book. . . . Recommended for readers who seek possible bridges across the divides in our society.” —Me, You, and Books “With Quiver, Julia Watts captures the essence of growing up in two wildly disparate families, and weaves a unique, compassionate tale of unlikely friendship. It's impossible not to root for Libby and Zo! ”—Meagan Brothers, author, Weird Girl and What’s His Name "Told from alternating points of view, this beautifully written book is just what the world needs right now. Quiver aimed for my heart and hit it straight on.” —Lesléa Newman, author October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard “Julia Watts’ latest novel captures, with painful accuracy, the pointed conflicts between liberals and ultra-conservatives, tensions that pervade the United States in general and Appalachia in particular at this perilous point in our country’s history. Quiver is one of the most moving books I’ve ever read.” —Jeff Mann, author, Cub and Country “HIGHLY Recommend. This is the type of book that can make magic happen: it can open minds and challenge viewpoints through the unfolding of a truly beautiful story.” —Amy Christine Parker, author, Gated and Astray “Julia Watts is a natural-born storyteller, and in her latest novel she has quite a story to tell. In its empathic and even-handed focus on the unlikely friendship between two teens whose families are on opposite sides of the religious/political spectrum, Quiver is a necessary book that’s both of and for these terrible times.” —Robin Lippincott, author, Blue Territory: A Meditation on the Life and Art of Joan Mitchell
£11.39
Phoenix St. Claire Publishing, LLC On Duck Pond
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Phoenix St. Claire Publishing, LLC The Island of Grump
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Phoenix St. Claire Publishing, LLC A Teeny Tiny Halloween
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Phoenix St. Claire Publishing, LLC DEX: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do, Updated
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Islandport Press Finchosaurus
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Clash Books Girl in the Walls
Book SynopsisLeaving the city was not Vernon’s choice. Neither was moving into an old house in a bumpkin-run town in the Cascadian forest, where the shadows move and the stairs make a sound like dying crows. It’s a relief when Vernon discovers a space inside the walls of his bedroom, a space inhabited by a mysterious girl named Violet. Violet’s nothing like Vernon. She’s pretty and cool, and she has a closetful of cute clothes. But as Vernon and Violet become friends, Vernon starts to realize that she’s much more like him than he thought, leading him down a fairy-tale path of self-discovery. Out of the closet and into the world.Trade Review“Magical, heartfelt and powerful, Girl in the Walls cements Katy Michelle Quinn’s position as an important voice in modern queer fiction.” — Jo Quenell, author of The Mud Ballad “Heartfelt and full of wonder, Girl in the Walls further establishes Quinn as one of the rawest and realest fabulists writing today.” — Danger Slater, Wonderland Award-winning author of I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin “Katy Michelle Quinn is a profoundly important writer who has gifted us a story of uncertainty, pain—both physical and emotional—and the conflict of becoming one’s true self. Girl in the Walls is a staggeringly beautiful, heart-wrenching work that literally brought me to tears. Don’t just read this book, let it devour you whole.” — Sam Richard, Wonderland Award-winning author of To Wallow in Ash & Other Sorrows “Girl in the Walls is an intense, YA novella all the more poignant and timely given the current uptick in disingenuous legislative backlash against trans youth in The United States. Trans stories save kids' lives, not just for the sake of allyship but for universal curricular standing among peers. Trans and queer youth design futures for everyone on the most practical level, and people ignore that at our own peril. Quinn is a testament to successes that occur when such a voice is given opportunities to speak for real. Girl in the Walls is a searing, tender, timely parable that feels both familiar and fresh, and I'm really excited to see where she takes us next.” — Larissa Glasser, author of F4
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Interlude Press Grrrls on the Side
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Interlude Press Not Your Backup
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£14.36
Reflection Press They She He Easy as ABC
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Reflection Press Chabelita's Heart: El corazón de Chabelita
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£18.00
Cardinal Rule Press Travis El Grandioso: Una Historia Acerca de Ser
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£12.30
Iron Circus Comics Hex Americana
Book Synopsis"A sweet and quirky romance sure to set hearts racing." — KIRKUS Starred Review"A rip-roaring tale of young love and betrayal." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"A journey full of twists, turns, monsters, and redemption." — BOOKLISTA boy-meets-ghoul story at 100 miles-per-hour! Ken Takamoto is a wannabe racer stuck at home for the summer, with only his mother for company. Dante Willow is a ghost stuck in the car he crashed while racing his rival twenty years ago. When they meet by chance, Ken has the answer to both their problems: enter the local racing league Hex Americana and win the annual Grand Prix. If they win, Dante can pass on to the afterlife and Ken can keep Dante's fixed-up car to go anywhere he wants. What starts as a simple plan becomes a wild summer full of witches, gnomes, feelings, magical chickens, and more as they prepare for the big race. Will Ken and Dante finish first? Can they even make it to the finish line? And more importantly, what happens when this racing duo blooms into something more? Bursting to the brim with crazy monsters, blazing automotive action, deep-rooted mysteries, and small-town secrets, HEX AMERICANA is the race everyone’s dying to win!Trade Review"A sweet and quirky romance sure to set hearts racing." — KIRKUS Starred Review"Buckle up and hold tight because these quirky characters are taking you on a journey full of twists, turns, monsters, and redemption." — BOOKLIST"The more than 300-page story packs in a lot of character growth, action, flashbacks and drama. " — NEW YORK TIMES"A rip-roaring tale of young love and betrayal in this Speed Racer meets Monster High graphic novel adventure." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"An entertaining graphic novel in which a teenager discovers secrets, romance, and a sense of his own racing abilities." — FOREWORD"Packed with gnomes, mummies, witches, and cyclops mechanics more cute and comedic than creepy, this fun fantasy will appeal to fans of Molly Knox Ostertag and Grace Ellis." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
£8.99
Tamark Books Becoming Cassandra (Episode 1): The
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Ooligan Press The Names We Take
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£14.40
Rising Sun Press Works The Crown of Light: An Ancient Legend, a
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£24.69
Dottir Press Send Pics
Book SynopsisA gritty read for a woke generation. —KIRKUS At Jonesville High, casual misogyny runs rampant, slut-shaming is a given, and school athletes are glorified above all else. Best friends Suze, Nikki, Ani, and Lydia swear they’ll always have each other’s backs against predatory guys—so when Suze suddenly starts dating wrestling star and toxic douchebag Tarkin Shaw, it’s a big betrayal. Turns out, it’s not a relationship—it’s blackmail. At first, Suze feels like she has no choice but to go along with it, but when Tarkin starts demanding more, she enlists the help of intelligent misfits DeShawn and Marcus to beat Tarkin at his own game. As Marcus points out, what could possibly go wrong? The answer: everything. And by the time the teens realize they’re fighting against forces much bigger than the Tarkin Shaws of the world, losing isn’t an option.Trade ReviewA gritty read for a woke generation. —KIRKUS McLaughlin has crafted a compelling novel that is somehow both timely and timeless: a perfect storm of topical issues affecting our society—and especially connected teens—today, but also an enduring lesson in empathy which reminds us that the truth behind the clickbait headlines often is hidden. —E.C. MYERS, author of the Andre Norton Award–winning Fair Coin, Quantum Coin, The Silence of Six, and more A relentless and fierce thriller crossed with an incisive story of gender, class and race. It grabs and grabs and never lets go. —CORY DOCTOROW, author of Little Brother and Radicalized
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Dottir Press What You Don't Know: A Story of Liberated
Book SynopsisFEATURED IN MS. MAGAZINE'S "15 BOOKS FOR KIDS THAT PROVE YOU CAN BE A FEMINIST AT ANY AGE" Anastasia Higginbotham's What You Don't Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood delves into queerness, Blackness, and the love that dismantles whiteness. It’s a book about knowing deeply that you matter—always did, always will. It’s a book about what schools get wrong and churches don’t say; but institutions are made by people and the people are evolving. It’s a book about being known and cherished by family, and living in communion with your own personal Jesus, Buddha, Spirit, Source, Father, Mother, God, breath, inner space, outer space, nothingness, and however else we name and relate to our divinity and humility in the presence of all we don’t know. Most children, gay or not, in or out, are sure to find themselves within these pages. The message that “all you need is to be you” will stay with readers long after the last page, in a book for LGBTQIA+ collections and beyond. —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Higginbotham manages to acknowledge the bias that Demetrius faces, put the emphasis on the love he receives, and make him an empowered and confident protagonist who is grateful for help but not a passive victim. —MOMBIAN I think the days of Heather Has Two Mommies are long past. We're ready for GLBTQIA+ stories for kids that are a little bit complicated and a little bit interesting and a whole lotta fantastic. For all this, the person you turn to is Anastasia Higginbotham. —BETSY BIRD, Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public LibraryTrade ReviewMost children, gay or not, in or out, are sure to find themselves within these pages. The message that “all you need is to be you” will stay with readers long after the last page, in a book for LGBTQIA+ collections and beyond. —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Presents an inspiring vision of what queer kids can be with the love and support of family, friends, and educators. —MOMBIAN Anastasia Higginbotham shows what it means to be queer and Black growing up in America today through the eyes of Demetrius. Exploring the love and acceptance Demetrius feels from his family and friends and the fear of growing up when you aren’t what society deems to be “normal.” —MS. MAGAZINE What You Don’t Know shows a world where queer kids are allowed to be whole. Anastasia’s collage work is original, funny, and deeply evocative, depicting the fear and hope of being young and LGBTQ+ in today’s changing and volatile world, and the transformative power of allies. —RACHEL AIMEE, Executive Director, Drag Queen Story Hour NYC What You Don't Know is an ontological investigation and a treatise on love, disguised as a children's book. It is sure to make many kids (and their parents) feel seen. —COOPER LEE BOMBARDIER, author of Pass with Care: Memoirs I think the days of Heather Has Two Mommies are long past. We're ready for GLBTQIA+ stories for kids that are a little bit complicated and a little bit interesting and a whole lotta fantastic. For all this, the person you turn to is Anastasia Higginbotham. —BETSY BIRD, Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library Given the relentless stream of news, there’s a temptation right now to numb ourselves. But Ms. Higginbotham’s work reminds us that, even if we ignore reality, our kids are still seeing it and feeling it. —THE NEW YORK TIMES Divorce, death, sex, race: Higginbotham takes many of today’s most complex issues and translates them for young readers with her book series Ordinary Terrible Things. —PEOPLE Anastasia Higginbotham has the honor and distinction of being the most challenged author during my time working in libraries—but her books remain on our shelves. She tackles difficult topics in a straightforward and age-appropriate way. That may ruffle some feathers, but her books are an asset to a well-balanced collection. —JOANNA KATZ, librarian, Tennessee
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Ninestar Press, LLC Big Man
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£12.99
Fideli Publishing Inc. Obie The Little Green Ball
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£14.95
Amberjack Publishing Company Beau and Bett
Book Synopsis"Genuinely moving... An entertaining YA romance with multilayered charaters -a winner." -Kirkus Reviews In a faraway land, Bettina Diaz lives in a shining castle . . . Okay, so she lives on a sprawling ranch in California, but close enough. Nicknamed "the Beast" at school, Bett has an infamous temper. And a secret. When Beau LeFrancois's mother hits Bett's luxury SUV, his family faces an impossibly large bill. To pay off the debt, Beau spends his weekends working on the Diaz Ranch. He's prepared to work, but he's not prepared for Bett's harshness to melt away as he learns what's behind her tough facade. Beau finds himself falling for her . . . until the day he catches her in a lieTrade Review"Genuinely moving... An entertaining YA romance with multilayered charaters -- a winner." -- Kirkus Reviews
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John F Blair Publisher What If Wilhelmina
Book SynopsisWilhelmina, the world’s most beloved pet cat, is missing. Or is she? This boldly illustrated adventure features one very worried girl, two frayed dads, a backyard of perils, and sneaky references to great works of art. Based on a true story, a real family, and a real cat named Wilhelmina.Trade Review“Perfect… I would recommend this book to not just those who like cats but who have ever had a cat living with them. It would also be a very fun story time read-aloud.”—STARRED REVIEW, Katrina Yurenka, Retired Librarian, Manager, Youth Services Book Review "My 4-year-old was instantly drawn into the story of the lost cat Wilhelmina and asked to read it again and again. As we did, we noticed new details in the illustrations each time and new things to discuss. As a parent, I loved the exposure to real works of art like The Scream and The Thinker and the representation of a two-dad multiracial family."—Sarah Prager, Queer, There, and Everywhere and Rainbow Revolutionaries
£12.34
Amity Studios LLC Lola Hopscotch and the First Day of School
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£20.89
Petrichor Press Lola Hopscotch and the Spookaroo
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£17.59
Collins Mark Books Dating on the Dork Side
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£22.49
Scribble Us Who's Your Real Mom?
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£15.29
Scribble Us A Pair of Pears and an Orange
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The Collective Book Studio No One Owns the Colors
Book SynopsisFor every young artist scolded for using the “wrong” color crayon, every boy teased for wearing a pastel shirt, every girl denied blue shoes, here’s the perfect response: All colors are for everyone. Just ask Nature! No One Owns the Colors is a lively celebration of self-expression and a bolstering invitation to advocate for your special uniqueness. The unnamed and non-gendered narrator shows us that colors are simply part of our natural world. No bit of the spectrum—from pink and blue to scarlet and chartreuse—is meant to be claimed by any one gender or being or culture. Color is not something that can be right or wrong, or better or worse. Inspired by school yard experiences of her own children, this melodic, rhythmic text provides the words, and the confidence, readers may need if someone says that their color—be it skin, shirt, shoes, or simply the crayon they love most—is wrong.
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Street Noise Books I'm a Wild Seed
Book Synopsis“The queer community is lucky to have Sharon on our side, using her skills and passions to create a better world for all of us.”—Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic A collection of lively autobiographical comics guiding the reader through an understanding of queerness and what it means to one woman of color. In this delightfully compelling full-color graphic memoir, the author shares her process of undoing the effects of a patriarchal, colonial society on her self-image, her sexuality, and her concept of freedom. Reflecting on the ways in which oppression was the cause for her late bloom into queerness, we are invited to discover people and things in the author's life that helped shape and inform her LGBTQ identity. And we come to an understanding of her holistic definition of queerness.Trade Review“This potent memoir assuredly navigates the complicated intersections of identity. . . . The author not only explores how her queer identity formed, but also how the intersection of her other identities—for example, race and gender—compounded the struggles she experienced.” —Kirkus Reviews “De La Cruz’s limber, playful debut collection takes on intersectional identity and is informed by her experiences growing up as an androgynous, Xena-loving, Puerto Rican–Dominican Black girl. . . . the wit and exuberance found here marks her as a worthy new artist.” —Publishers Weekly “Anyone out there feeling like they are alone in their struggle may find a kindred spirit in De La Cruz's telling of her own journey.” —Booklist “De La Cruz's work distinguishes itself from other memoirs in her recognition of how internalized stereotypes can stand in the way of self-acceptance.” —School Library Journal “Sharon is the real deal. Enormously talented, smart, and honest. This is the book I've always wished for, and now that it's here, I never want it to end.” —Nicole J. Georges, Author of Fetch and Calling Dr. Laura “Captures all the internal screaming, dizzying uncertainty, and the powerful, vivid joy of discovering your personal place in queer history.” —Maggie Thrash, Author of Honor Girl “Gorgeous, fun to read, and full of truth.” —Liana Finck, Author of Passing for Human “An absolutely genuine and personal look into intersectionality. Sharon has lovingly brought Blackness and queerness to the front, which is what we need right now.” —Robyn Smith, Author of The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town “Full of life and heart and light. As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, offering a deeply empathetic graphic manual for our time.” —Kristen Radke, Author of Imagine Wanting Only This “Love is love, live your most authentic life and let others live theirs is Sharon Lee De La Cruz's underlying message.” —Tracy White, Author of How I Made it to Eighteen “A sweet and spirited memoir about navigating, understanding, and ultimately celebrating the many facets of one's identity.” —Whit Taylor, Author of Ghost Stories
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Belle Isle Books Pinky Swear
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Belle Isle Books Pinky Swear
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Swoonworthy Books Sex
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Immortal Works LLC Sage Advice
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Undercats Inc Elves on the Fifth Floor
Book SynopsisFrom Francesca Cavallo, author of the NY Times best seller Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. In the city of R., nothing bad ever happens, because the residents maintain the status quo at all costs. But the children of R. have had enough. When a new family—two moms and their three kids—arrive just before Christmas, they team up with the local kids on a magical adventure to save Christmas and bring community back to the city of R.Trade Review"What a fun holiday book! This was a cute little holiday treat of a book. This book was full of so much Christmas joy it made me long for the season already. I can not wait till this book is out in stores(...). - Felicia; Barnes & Noble Bookseller"There is so much love, compassion, kindness, wisdom and hope written into this story. This story both delighted and reminded me that love and hope are always available in our world, sometimes we just have to work harder to find it." - M. Henderson; Librarian
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Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC The Signs We Missed
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Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Inc The Best Gift Ever
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