FALL 2019

Once Upon a Fairy Tale (Book 1): The Magic Mirror (Sept 2019, Scholastic Branches)
Written by Anna Staniszewski, Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

​The Enchanted Kingdom is in a heat wave until the Ice Princess uses her magic mirror to make winter come--no wonder Kara and Zed are too hot. But the magic mirror is broken! And no one else wants to help the princess. Can Kara and Zed find out how to fix the mirror and bring back winter? Or will it be summer forever?

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​WINTER 2019-2020

Once Upon a Fairy Tale (Book 2): The Magic Mirror (Dec 2019, Scholastic Branches)
Written by Anna Staniszewski, Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Kara and Zed are ready for a new adventure! When Prince Charming loses the girl and the glass slipper, Kara knows this is her chance to find the shoe, foil an evil plot, and save the day. But will Kara and Zed fix the prince's happily ever after, or wind up thrown in a dungeon? ​

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​​The Amazing Life of Azaleah Lane (January 1, 2020, Capstone/Picture Window Books)
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith, ​Illustrated by Mari Lobo
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Azaleah can't wait for her class field trip to the National Zoo in Washington D.C., especially when her teacher announces the chance to earn extra credit. But when Azaleah gets home, she quickly realizes extra credit isn't as easy as she thought. Azaleah's younger sister Tiana can't find Greenie, her stuffed animal, and she's sure he's been stolen. With Mama at the restaurant and Daddy at work on a big case, it seems Azaleah is the only one available to track down the stolen stuffie. Can Azaleah get to the bottom of the mystery in time to finish her extra credit?

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​​Farah Rocks Fifth Grade (January 1, 2020, Capstone Books)
Written by Susan Muaddi Darraj, ​Illustrated by Ruaida Mannaa
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Farah and her best friend, Allie Liu, are getting excited to turn in their applications to the Magnet Academy, where they both hope to attend sixth grade. But when new girl Dana Denver shows up, Farah's world is turned upside down. As Dana starts bullying Farah's little brother, Samir, Farah begins to second-guess her choice to leave him behind at Harbortown Elementary/Middle School. Determined to handle it on her own, Farah comes up with a plan--a plan that involves lying to those closest to her. Will her lies catch up with her, or can Farah find a way to defeat the bully and rock fifth grade? 

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Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist (People You Should Know) (January 1, 2020, Capstone Press)
Written by Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D.
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Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.

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​Almost American Girl, An Illustrated Memoir (January 28, 2020)
Written and illustrated by Robin Ha

A powerful and timely teen graphic novel memoir—perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo—about a Korean-born, non-English-speaking girl who is abruptly transplanted from Seoul to Huntsville, Alabama, and struggles with extreme culture shock and isolation, until she discovers her passion for comic arts. For as long as she can remember, it’s been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up in the 1990s as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn’t always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation—following her mother’s announcement that she’s getting married—Robin is devastated. Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn’t understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends at home and has no access to her beloved comics. At home, she doesn’t fit in with her new stepfamily. And worst of all, she is furious with the one person she is closest to—her mother. Then one day Robin’s mother enrolls her in a local comic drawing class, which opens the window to a future Robin could never have imagined.

Mary and the Trail of Tears: A Cherokee Removal Survival Story (January 2020, Capstone)
Written by Andrea L. Rogers, Illustrated by Matt Forsyth

Twelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the forced move, Mary and her family are separated from her father. Facing horrors such as internment, violence, disease, and harsh weather, Mary perseveres and helps keep her family and friends together until they can reach the new Cherokee nation in Indian Territory. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story explores the tragedy of forced removals following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

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​Sylvie: Sea View Star (January 2020, ABDO)
Written by Ali Bovis, ​Illustrated by Jen Taylor
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Sylvie can’t wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Day project, but with her frenemy, Camilla, and Sylvie’s foster puppy creating obstacles along the way, she discovers there is more than one way to make a difference. Other books in the series: Save the Beach, Organizer Extraordinaire, Earth Day Extravaganza.

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Trailblazers: Beyoncé: Queen of the Spotlight (January 14, 2020, Random House Books for Young Readers)
Written by Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D.
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Trailblazers: Beyoncé: Queen of the Spotlight - Beyoncé Knowles became famous as the lead singer of the popular group Destiny's Child. But on her own, she's had even bigger hits. From movies to Grammy Awards to performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, Beyoncé is one of the world's most amazing superstars. Find out how the girl who entered local singing competitions became one of history's greatest trailblazers! ​

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​Sarah Journeys West: An Oregon Trail Survival Story (Girls Survive) (February 1, 2020, Capstone/Stone Arch Books)
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith, ​Illustrated by Alessia Trunfio
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In the midst of the California Gold Rush, twelve-year-old Sarah and her family are living in the North as free Black people. Seeking a better life, Sarah's parents decide they will venture west on the Oregon Trail. On the trail, Sarah and her family face all kinds of hardship, including racism, extreme weather, difficult terrain, and disease. But the journey will be worth it if they can find fortune in California. Will Sarah and her family endure the trail and make a new life out west? ​

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SPRING 2020

​A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttman Created the Paralympic Games (April 2020, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Written by Lori Alexander, Illustrated by Alan Drummond
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Dedicating his life to patients labeled "incurables," Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually proved—that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games. Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.

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​Dear Beast (May 2020, Holiday House)
An epistolary series written by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Kevan Atteberry
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Simon the cat has taken care of his owner, Andy, for years. He’s a good pet. Clean and loyal. Even when Andy’s dad moves out, Simon is sure Andy doesn’t need another pet. So why would Andy adopt a DOG to live at his dad’s house? Simon’s job is clear: the beast needs to go! But Baxter the dog has something else in mind.

Frog Meets Dog (May 2020, Scholastic Acorn)
Written and illustrated by Janee Trasler
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​FROG MEETS DOG is the first book in the FROG AND DOG series of books from Scholastic's new Acorn imprint of early chapter books for the youngest readers. This collection features easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency.

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Goat in a Boat (May 2020, Scholastic Acorn)
Written and illustrated by Janee Trasler
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GOAT IN A BOAT is the second book in the FROG AND DOG series of books from Scholastic's new Acorn imprint of early chapter books for the youngest readers. This collection features easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency.
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​Layla & The Bots (Book 1): Happy Paws (May 5, 2020, Scholastic Branches)
Written by Vicky Fang, Illustrated by Christine Nishiyama
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​Layla and the Bots are in an awesome rock band! They also use problem-solving and creativity to build cool inventions. When a local amusement park is in danger of shutting down, Layla knows just how to bring in the crowds... build an amusement park for DOGS! But will cool doggie rides like the Rub-a-Dub Mud Slide and the Tummy Rubbing Machine be enough to keep the park open? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

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​Fort Builders, Inc. (Book 1): The Birthday Castle (May 2020, Aladdin/Simon & Schuster)
Written by Dee Romito

Two best friends, determined to earn some spending money, start a fort building company and end up with a crew of talented kids who help them navigate the challenges of being pint-size business owners. THE BIRTHDAY CASTLE is the first book in the FORT BUILDERS, INC. series.

FALL 2020

Astrid and Apollo (August 2020, Capstone)
Written by V.T. Bidania
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Astrid and Apollo is an early reader chapter book series that will be published by Capstone in August 2020. The series stars twin sister and brother Astrid and Apollo Lee and their Hmong American family as they go camping, fishing, attend a soccer tournament, and celebrate the Hmong New Year.

Layla & The Bots (Book 2): Built for Speed (August 1, 2020, Scholastic Branches)
Written by Vicky Fang, Illustrated by Christine Nishiyama
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​Blossom Valley is hosting a go-kart race! The go-karts are provided for all the kids in town. Layla and the Bots can't wait for race day! But one racer, Tina, needs their help. She needs a new cart that uses hand-controls and other cool features. Layla and the Bots know just what to do... they will build her a brand-new cart that's even faster than her wheelchair! But will Tina's go-kart have enough speed to win the race? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

​​Geeger the Robot: Goes to School (Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, September 2020)
Written by Jarrett Lerner, Illustrated by Serge Seidlitz

Hog on a Log (October 2020, Scholastic Acorn)
Written and illustrated by Janee Trasler
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HOG ON A LOG is the third book in the FROG AND DOG series of books from Scholastic's new Acorn imprint of early chapter books for the youngest readers. This collection features easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency.

Moto Maki's Ghostly Mysteries: The Haunted Thing (Fall 2020, Magic Wagon ABDO)
Written by Anita Yasuda, Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

Moto Maki's Ghostly Mysteries: The Cursed Cat (Fall 2020, Magic Wagon ABDO)
Written by Anita Yasuda, Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

Moto Maki's Ghostly Mysteries: The Tiger Eye (Fall 2020, Magic Wagon ABDO)
Written by Anita Yasuda, Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

Moto Maki's Ghostly Mysteries: The Bad Dreams (Fall 2020, Magic Wagon ABDO)
Written by Anita Yasuda, Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

Azaleah Book 2 (Title Pending) (Fall 2020, Capstone/Picture Window Books)
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith, Illustrated by Mari Lobo

Hunger Heroes (Aladdin/Simon & Schuster)
Written and illustrated by Jarrett Lerner